Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship Program: Corporate Opportunities: C

Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship Program: Corporate Opportunities: Creative - Santa Monica, 90404, United States of America

Program Eligibility:  

• Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States, purs u ing an undergraduate, graduate and/or law degree    

• Graduating between  Spring 202 6   - Fall 202 8    

• Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city  (We do not offer housing   or transportation   accommodations )  

• Legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future (e.g., H1-B, OPT, etc.)  

• Commit to 20 -  40 hours   per week  (based on individual business area)    

Note:   There  are   multiple job descriptions listed below. Please read carefully. Applications will be  reviewed   early Spring 202 6 .  

2026 Summer Internship Program Dates: June 8 th , 2026- August 14 th , 2026

Consumer Marketing   -  Global Paid Media   ( Onsite: CA or NY ):  

How  You’ll   CREATE:  

The Consumer Marketing team at Universal Music Group is looking for an  i ntern for our in-house media team to support the team’s media buying and strategy efforts. The Global Media Buying Team works across all UMG   and Partner  l abels to execute media buys,  assist   in media planning, analyze campaign performance to develop best practices and case studies, and guide and improve the strategy of the Digital Media teams.  

Responsibilities include:  

Collaborate on 3-5 learning goals for the summer ;  i dentify   projects and tasks that are aligned with goals  

• Join UMG label calls – help with agenda creation, note taking, media plannin g   and analysis  

• Collaborate with Measurement Team on new testing opportunities and develop a case study  

• Execute a campaign from Planning Phase > Execution > Recap  

• Create retargeting  a udiences in FB/IG  

• QA Campaigns  

• Checking approval status for campaigns, flag if any creatives are disapproved  

• Optimization Recommendations  

• SharePoint  updates  

Ideal candidates will have:  

• Major in   advertising /Interested in advertising   

• Ads  manager experience  is a plus  

• Comfortable with  Ex cel,  K eynote,   S lack,  B ox  is a plus  

Global  Marketing  -  Global Marketing Priorities   ( Onsite:  CA ):  

How  You’ll   CREATE:  

Global Marketing Priorities oversees  p riority artist releases from all labels under UMG. We have specific-artist programs (IGNITE, AMPLIFY) that we set budgets for, track revenue and  streams   and track chart reports.  We also a ttend marketing team meetings and  participate   in creative brainstorming and strategy sessions across various projects .  

• U pdating weekly priority notes  

• Building newsletters  

• Tracking KPIs  

• Creating and presenting decks  

• Understanding and interpreting Excel data for monthly global reports  

• Understanding of pop culture and the music industry

Ideal candidates will have:  

• A bility to pivot quickly  

• Creative with a background in design/marketing  

Global  Marketing  -  Partner Labels   ( Onsite: CA ):  

How  You’ll   CREATE:  

Global Marketing/Partner Labels deals with  all   our partner labels like Disney Music Group, Concord Music Group, Big Machine,  Moonbug , Roc Nation,  ABKCO   and BMG to name a few. Our team handles both  g lobal  l abel  r elations and  g lobal  m arketing for these labels.  

• Create Global Marketing Planners for assigned projects  

• Research  o pportunities  

• Cold call local lifestyle brands/ outlets   ​

• Attend events like in-stores and help the labels execute  

• Attend  l abel  m arketing  m eetings    

Ideal candidates will have:  

• The   ability to cold call  

• Strong  n etworking skills  

• Outgoing personality  

• Proactive,  self-starters   that are eager to learn  

Global  Marketing  -  Label Relations  ( Onsite:  CA )  

How  You’ll   CREATE:  

Marketing &  p romoting  n ew  and   e stablished   a rtis ts  

Ideal candidates will have:  

• Strong Microsoft E xcel abilities  

• Experience with music streaming services such as Apple, Spotify & Amazon  

Global  Marketing  -  Artist Development  ( Onsite:  CA )  

How  You’ll   CREATE :  

Our team sits within Global Marketing as the Artist Development function, supporting all labels and territories worldwide. We focus on  identifying   and amplifying the next generation of breakout artists across marketing, A&R,  strategy   and international development. Our work combines creative insight, data-driven strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to help build  culturally relevant ,  globally - scalable   artist stories.   I nterns   will support key artist development initiatives across the global marketing team   and  gain hands-on experience across marketing, A&R insights, and global strategy while collaborating with teams across labels and territories.  

• T racking priority releases  

• Maintaining and updating internal knowledge   bases  

• Assisting   with research and insights  

• Contributing to creative brainstorms around campaigns, content, and emerging opportunities.   

Ideal candidates will have:  

• Cultural fluency and trend awareness: A strong pulse on emerging artists, social trends, and youth culture across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube  

• Research and insights skills: Ability to synthesize data,  identify   patterns, and clearly communicate takeaways around artists, audiences, and markets  

• Creative thinking: Comfort  participating   in brainstorms, pitching ideas, and contributing to campaign and content development  

• Digital literacy in music platforms: Familiarity with DSPs (Spotify, Apple Music), social analytics, or basic media/marketing tools is a plus  

UMG Commercial Services  -  °1824 (Onsite:  NY)  

How  You’ll   CREATE:  

°1824 is UMG’s culture marketing and creative strategy team focused on the connection of artists and brands directly to fans through storytelling and experiences. Our offerings include content creation, ideation, PR, A&R, creator partnerships,  experiences   and digital marketing. With a staff of passionate and  highly - skilled   visionaries, we  own   a direct connection to youth culture. °1824’s first-of-its-kind network of young creatives allows us to make an impact locally while thinking globally. We redefine artist development while building the careers of future industry executives.  

Responsibilities include:  

• Marketing  s trategy & brainstorming   

• Social  m edia  s trategy  

• Brand  p artnerships   

• Fan  e vent  s upport  

• Deck  c reation  

Ideal candidates will have :  

• Ability to multitask across varied artist projects   

• Ability to brainstorm creatively & willingness to voice ideas on meetings   

UMG  Commercial Services  -  Brand Partnerships  ( Onsite:  NY )  

How  You’ll   CREATE:  

Our   team services the artists across  all   the R EPUBLIC   Collective rosters with individual brand opportunities a nd  works with the larger UMG   for Brands   team to  identify   and secure talent for global multi-talent partnerships that feature media, production and more.   In addition to the daily tasks our intern will complete a creative project for our department simulating a brand partnerships pitch, album release  sponsorship   and an artist brainstorm.  

• M arket research

• Competitive deal analysis

• Meeting prep materials

• Artist research and prep

• Case study reviews  

• Brainstorming sessions  

Ideal candidates will have :  

• Passion and interest in  b rands and  b rand  p artnerships is crucial    

• Creativity and exceptional material-making and communication skills are  a must  

• Collaborative thinking, "can-do" attitude with a "no detail is too small" mentality  

UMG  Commercial Services  -  (UMGB)  Universal Music Group for Brands   ( Onsite:  CA   & NY)  

How  You’ll   CREATE :  

Universal Music Group for Brands (UMGB) is the dedicated brand agency of Universal Music Group, creating innovative and tailor-made business solutions for brands. We  leverage   the power of  m usic &  c ulture to create innovative and differentiated customer propositions for our brand partners to help them grow their business.  

UMGB believes the world of music is the most powerful way of connecting with people on an emotional level. With our content reaching billions and teams in 74 countries, UMGB offers a unique approach to brand marketing. Whether a brand is looking to shift  perception , reach a new generation, boost  sales   or build  loyalty;   we help define their voice in  culture.   The   UMGB interns will help with all department needs from new business, artist relations, creative, and media sales.

• Day -to-day   business of UMGB

• Market research / data collection

• Deck creation 

• Artist updates / touring information

• Media pitches

• Assisting  supervisors with media prep materials 

• Strategy,  assisting   with media sales team   

• End of summer capstone project: creative project for our department simulating a brand partnerships pitch  

Ideal candidates will have:  

• Proactive problem solver    

• Engaged, proactive, and positive presence  

• Take initiative, ask thoughtful  questions   and show genuine curiosity about the work and how the team connects brands with artists and audiences

• Bring fresh energy and perspective that  enhance   the overall dynamic of the team and  help   push new and creative ideas forward  

UMG  Corporate Communications   -  Corporate Communications & Global Impact Team   ( Onsite:  NY)  

How  You’ll   CREATE:  

Music.  It’s   the   universal language. It inspires us, moves us, thrills us, heals  us   and  ultimately unites   us all. As the world’s leading music company, we nurture a culture that respects music and fosters artistry and self-expression.  

As a Corporate Communications & Global Impact Team intern, you will help to amplify UMG's vision for meaningful positive change through internal and external communications, community engagement and philanthropic work including the Universal Music All Together Now Foundation (ATNF), event  functions   and special projects. Our team works at the intersection of communications, corporate events, and social responsibility, and as a part of our team, you will help to drive positive impact across the company, industry, and local communities in which UMG  operates .  

Our intern will  assist   with various research projects including but not limited to :  

• I ndustry philanthropic work

• Executive and corporate events

• Internal and external communications  

• Assist   with newsletter and presentation build outs, including  a   capstone project, and any day-to-day tasks of the team.  

Bring Your VIBE   (ALL ROLES) :  

• Strong attention to detail  

• Strong organizational skills and efficiency

• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in fast- paced, high-pressure environments 

• High level  of integrity

• Discretion in handling confidential information

• Professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company

• A “can-do” attitude

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Self-starter

• Excellent communication skills  

• Eager to learn