Universal Music Group is hiring: Coordinator / Manager, Creative Content in Los

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company. We own and operate a broad array of businesses that engage in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

How We LEAD:

Capitol Music Group is seeking a Content-focused Creative to join the Capitol Creative team. The role reports directly to the SVP of Creative and works closely with Creative & Digital teams.

How You'll CREATE:

• Ideate, shoot, and edit high‑level engaging content.
  • Brief and manage external creatives (directors, videographers, editors).
  • Commission and oversee production of various content formats, including short‑form video, BTS, live sessions, interviews, etc.
  • Oversee production workflows, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
• Shoot and edit mobile native short‑form content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) optimized for speed and virality.
• Collaborate with Creative & Digital leads to build compelling storytelling through content.
• Ideate, test, and execute short‑form viral concepts aligned with artist voice and cultural trends.
• Translate cultural moments and trending formats into authentic artist‑representative content.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with artists and their management.
• Work cross‑functionally with internal teams—Creative, Marketing, Digital, A&R—to align content with campaign goals.
• Ensure all content is artist‑appropriate, culturally relevant, creatively excellent, and optimised for each platform.
• Stay connected to the wider creative landscape, bringing in new talent, ideas, and formats.

Operational Tasks

• Assist in gathering information for production agreements.
• Ensure content assets are organized and archived in internal systems.
• Proactively gather production invoices from vendors with support from Creative Operations.
• Work with Finance & Creative Operations to ensure smooth and timely payment processing.

Bring Your VIBE

• Proven track record of creating viral short‑form content across TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
• Hands‑on editing in mobile apps (CapCut, TikTok editor, Splice) and Adobe Suite.
• Strong instincts for cultural timing, humor, and trends that spark conversation online.
• Passion for music, pop culture, and visual storytelling.
• Experience in content production/commissioning within music, media, or culture.
• Experience managing creatives and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Confidence in managing production budgets and timelines.
• Deep knowledge of all social platforms and how content performs across them.
• A collaborative, team‑first mindset with a solutions‑driven approach.
• Ability to creatively interpret briefs and oversee execution to a high standard.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite.
• Awareness of lighting, framing, and composition in video and photography.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed for shoots.

Perks Playlist

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, plus 100% coverage for out‑patient mental health services.
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, etc. (up to $720/year).
• A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 for plan participants.
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation.
• Flexible paid time off for exempt employees; 3‑week PTO for non‑exempt employees; 2‑week paid winter break.
• 10 company holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day).
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day).
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent.

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an E‑Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

Job Category: Creative, Design & Production

Salary Range: Coordinator, Creative Content: $37,300‑$66,770; Manager, Creative Content $68,640‑$97,790.