Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship Program: Corporate Opportunities: O
Universal Music Group, Santa Monica
Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship Program: Corporate Opportunities: Operations - 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
Commercial Services - Commercial Partnerships ( Onsite: CA ):
How You’ll CREATE:
UMG Commercial Partnerships is the support organization for all owned and associated labels as well as UMG business divisions relating to the commercial exploitation of content. As a cross - functional team, we ar e the nexus of execution , working collaboratively with Labels, Digital Strategy, Production, Supply Chain/Customer Service, Content Protection, Rights Management, Global Insights, Data & Analytics and external industry partners.
Label Support: Liais e with account management team to field both owned and distributed label partners’ day-to-day requests such as DSP profile optimization, ad-hoc sales reporting, troubleshooting product delivery issues, and other operational support tasks
Account Management: Provide label partners with account-specific operational support, collect & communicate advanced links for RUSH releases, track & identify social media trends and provide summary to internal team
Release Admin & Planning: Assist in identifying & communicating UMG’s upcoming New Releases, working with owned & distributed labels to collect assets, organize pitch details, and communicate priorities to partners. Track, identify & summarize social media trends for internal team
Ideal candidates will have:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with emphasis on relationship building with labels and partners.
Experience with analytics, search engines and social media marketing is a plus. SQL, Python, data coding and visualization skills are welcome.
Strong interest in music and pop culture is a must !
Corporate Communications - Sustainability/ESG ( Onsite: NY ):
How You’ll CREATE:
The Sustainability/ESG team leads UMG's global environmental action, including accounting for and reducing negative environmental impacts, creating positive environmental impacts, and telling our story through formal reporting o n ot her communications.
Organize and optimize upcoming disclosure activities
Organize volunteer programs for our impact ambassadors worldwide
Assist in renewable energy transition planning
Ideal candidates will have:
Sustainability interest and/or coursework is preferred
Data & Analytics - Global eCommerce & Audience Analytics/Reporting ( Remote ):
How You’ll CREATE:
Our team manages a variety of eCommerce and marketing reporting products, tools, and dashboards for a variety of business users. Our mission is to build compelling reports to drive meaningful action across our varied list of central teams and labels , and partner with other relevant teams (tech, data science, etc. ) to find opportunities to enhance our capabilities and empower teams to make more data-informed decisions.
Serve a key role in the development of various reporting products/dashboards, helping to craft the technical approach and deliverable aligned with business objectives
Foster relationships with other labels , marketing, eCommerce, and operations teams to gather, scrutinize, and document business requirements
Design advanced, compelling, actionable data visualizations for a variety of different stakeholder groups
Help drive enterprise-wide product engagement and adoption via regular data QA and troubleshooting
Leverage your data-oriented mindset, instincts, and curiosity to identify the signals, trends and meaningful information from an array of datasets
Actively innovate and enhance our suite of tools to maintain a best-in-class service offering
Ideal candidates will have:
Grad uate-level s tudent
Minimum 2-3 years of direct experience in data analytics/reporting
Strong proficiency in SQL with proven ability to write complex queries to analyze data
Experience in customizing and managing BI tool frontend environments (Looker is a huge plus)
Ability to craft actionable and compelling stories from large/disparate datasets and make complex concepts/analysis easy to understand
Be a critical thinker who values the importance of always putting data into the appropriate context
Must love music !
Data & Analytics - Strategic Analytics ( Onsite: CA ):
How You’ll CREATE:
The Strategic Analytics department supports Universal Music Group’s global business by transforming data into actionable strategy. We partner with labels, central functions, and leadership teams to deliver advanced analytics, forecasting, and insight frameworks that inform artist strategy, catalog management, and market growth. Our mission is to make data-driven decision-making faster, smarter, and more impactful across the company.
As part of the Strategic Analytics team at Universal Music Group, you will contribute to high-impact projects that connect data, business strategy, and music. You wi ll gain exposure to the analytical frameworks and commercial thinking that guide UMG’s global labels and leadership teams.
Support market and artist performance analyses , identifying trends that inform strategic and commercial decisions;
Assist in the design and delivery of analytical projects focused on catalog growth, release performance, and audience engagement ;
Translate insights into clear business recommendations through structured storytelling and presentation building;
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, insights, and finance teams to align data-driven findings with creative and operational goals;
Contribute to internal tools and dashboards that help stakeholders access and interpret insights efficiently;
Participate in process and communication improvements, such as refining presentation templates, organizing project repositories, or supporting team-wide initiatives;
Demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking by proposing new methods, metrics, or approaches to improve how we measure success and communicate value.
Ideal candidates will have:
Analytical and problem-solving mindset: you’re curious, ask smart questions, challenge assumptions, and connect ideas across disciplines;
Comfortable using Excel for data modeling and analysis (formulas, pivot tables, lookups, scenario modeling) and PowerPoint for building clear, visual, and compelling presentations;
Curiosity and initiative: eager to explore how strategy, data, and creativity intersect to shape the music business.
Bonus points if you also have:
Some experience coding for data analytics (e.g., SQL or Python );
Familiarity with data-visualization tools such as Looker, Tableau, or Power BI;
Previous exposure to any area of the music industry.
Above all, we value curiosity, collaboration, and a genuine willingness to dive in and learn .
Facility & Property Services - Facilities (Onsite: CA & TN ):
How You’ll CREATE:
The Facility & Property Services department manages all aspects of UMG’s physical spaces including ensuring a safe and functional office space, maintaining building systems, overseeing large construction projects and repairs, and managing lease strategies and landlord relations.
Assisting with operational process improvement, project management, and administrative duties related to day-to-day facilities operations
Construction projects, and lease management
Invoice payment, project tracking, proposal review, lease analysis, systems creation, and strategic operations
Ideal candidates will have:
C reative problem-solving skills
Global Insights - Artist Insights and Strategy ( Onsite: NY ):
How You’ll CREATE:
Global Insights supports labels and business units across UMG, with a focus on strategic insights and research that informs marketing, A&R, commercial/digital teams and campaign strategy.
Work closely with the Global Insight Directors in running strategic analysis that informs A&R, commercial and digital strategies for UMG.
Support global insights team on artist and broader industry insights requests
Analyze trends across platforms (streaming, social media, and physical sales) to uncover actionable insights and support label strategies.
Support in creating visualizations and storytelling presentations that clearly communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ideal candidates will have:
High proficiency in Excel and Keynote
Analyzing data across multiple sources and compiling key takeaways
Data analysis/condensing into key insights
Data Visualization
A passion and knowledge of music industry and pop culture landscape
Global Revenue Royalty Operations - Royalty Accounting Group ( Remote ):
How You’ll CREATE:
Royalty Accounting Group handles all accounting functions for UMG's Royalty Department . Interacts with Central Accounting Services, Label Finance Teams, and various Royalty Teams (Artist, Copyright, Union, and Audit) .
There are 3 sub-divisions within Royalty Accounting Group. The goal is to have our intern work with all 3 teams .
P&L
Balance sheets
UMG's merchandise royalties
Ideal candidates will have:
Basic accounting skills and knowledge
Understanding debit and credit.
North America Finance - Commercial Services ( Onsite: CA ):
How You’ll CREATE:
This dynamic team drives the Finance and Planning functions across UMG’s Commercial Services division; including our third party distributed labels, UMG for Brands, eCommerce, Marketing and °1824 business units . This team is charged with strategic partner relations, including business reviews, historical trend analysis and forward-looking planning.
Data consolidation
Data analysis
Invoicing/chargeback support
North America Finance - Central Operations ( Onsite: CA ):
How You’ll CREATE:
The Central Operations Finance team oversees the costs associated with the day-to-day operating departments such as facilities, PIC, royalties, and accounting. We create budgets and forecasts as well as review the actuals at month - end close.
U pdating and preparing our forecast and budget files along with shadowing fellow team members to learn how to project future financial assumptions.
Attend meetings and assist with ensuring that we gather all necessary information to help with forecasting.
Ideal candidates will have:
F lexibility when deadlines and work are fluctuating
Ability to work across multiple departments and ask for prioritization clarification.
North America Finance - US Compliance ( Remote ):
How You’ll CREATE:
The UMG US Compliance & Control s team supports our annual compliance program including but not limited to: internal control evaluation, design and documentation, walkthroughs, sample-based audit testing, remediation, results reporting and process improvements .
Assist with control testing
Update process flowcharts
Update risk and control matrices (RCMs)
Assist with ad-hoc tasks as needed
Ideal candidates will have:
Working knowledge of Excel and formulas
Business-related background (preferably in accounting)
Critical/Analytical thinker
North America Finance - Finance & Planning ( Onsite: CA ):
How You’ll CREATE:
The North America Finance team consolidates the results of the Universal Music labels, providing guidance and analyzing performance for the North American territory. This position will interact closely with Universal Music label Finance teams and the Central Accounting team to support the monthly close processes, document variance explanations, and analyze results. The in tern will be involved in the quarterly financial forecast and annual operating plan processes while also assisting with other ad hoc analyses as required .
Provide day-to-day finance support to the North America Recorded Music Division and liaise with the Label Finance teams and Central Accounting team on key elements of the monthly close/forecasts
Assist in preparation and assembly of quarterly financial forecasts and annual plan for UMG
Analyze actual variances to budget and forecast for various Universal Music divisions
Collect, analyze and report key performance indicators and highlight trends in margin, artist investment and cash flow
Participate in developing forward looking revenue guidance for North America labels by analyzing industry trends, marketing data, DSP reporting as well as historical data
Assist in analyzing and forecasting revenue accruals for the entire territory to ensure timely reporting with accuracy
Develop KPIs/dashboards/presentations by synthesizing large datasets to consumable financial insights to senior executives
Drive efficiency by identifying areas for system improvement/adoption as well as guiding continuous improvement efforts for financial analysis & reporting tools
Provide ad hoc analyses as required
Ideal candidates will have:
Bachelor’s degree qualified (specific to business, finance or accounting)
People, Inclusion & Culture – People Development & People Operations and Systems (Onsite: CA):
How You’ll CREATE:
People, Inclusion and Culture (PIC), UMG’s HR department, is looking for an intern that is curious about the business of music and interested in supporting the day-to-day operations of two of our people-centered teams.
The People Operations & Systems team acts as the engine room of HR and is responsible for managing the core administrative and technological infrastructure that supports the entire PIC function, such as employee information, data management, compliance, reporting and analytics.
The People Development & Organizational Effectiveness team acts as a strategic partner to the business by developing a culture of inclusion, belonging and learning that supports innovation, training and development, employee performance and engagement.
Program branding & marketing strategy
Vendor management support
Project management
PowerPoint desig n and creation
General administrative support
Social media design and content creation experience is a plus
Ideal candidate will have:
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Interest in employee systems, operations and career development
Strong program and project management experience
Eagerness to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment
Strong video editing and content creation skills
Experience with making visual assets in creative programs (Canva, Adobe Pro or similar)
People, Inclusion & Culture – Talent Acquisition and Strategy, Insights & Planning (Onsite: NY)
How You’ll CREATE:
At Universal Music Group, we are passionate about helping our people thrive while shaping the future of music, culture, and creativity. The People, Inclusion & Culture (PIC) team drives initiatives that make our workplace more equitable , data-informed, and impactful.
We’re looking for an intern to support People Data Analytics and Talent Acquisition who blends strong analytical acumen with hands-on recruitment support to enable better decision-making and exceptional hiring experiences across the organization.
As an intern , you will serve as both a data storyteller and operational partner within the People team. You’ll transform people and talent data into actionable insights while delivering high-quality coordination across Talent Acquisition processes. This hybrid role supports day-to-day recruiting operations, reporting, and strategic people analytics to strengthen our HR capabilities.
People Data Analytics & Insights
Collect, clean, and analyze people data (e.g., headcount, recruitment funnel metrics, DEI, engagement, turnover) to generate actionable insights for HR and business leaders.
Build dashboards, visualizations, and recurring reports to track KPIs and progress against strategic priorities.
Partner with HRIS, TA, Finance, and DEI teams to ensure consistency in data definitions, reporting standards, and compliance.
Conduct routine data audits to ensure accuracy, integrity, and alignment across HR systems.
Support internal and external reporting needs (e.g., DEI, workforce metrics, audits) through accurate data gathering and clear narrative insights.
Talent Acquisition Coordination
Provide full-cycle coordination support for the Talent Acquisition team, including scheduling interviews across multiple time zones, managing candidate communications, and ensuring a smooth, timely process.
Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) data hygiene, updating candidate statuses, postings, and recruitment trackers.
Support TA reporting by monitoring recruiting funnel metrics and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and candidate experience.
Assist in job posting administration, offer letter preparation, background check coordination, and onboarding handoffs.
Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to anticipate needs, troubleshoot scheduling challenges, and ensure alignment throughout the hiring process.
Participate in optimization initiatives through process discovery, solution design, training preparation, and implementation.
Communication & Collaboration
Translate complex data findings into accessible insights that inform Talent, DEI, and People strategies.
Support creation of executive-ready presentations, dashboards, and visual summaries.
Keep TA and HR stakeholders informed of project progress, risks, and dependencies.
Build strong relationships with recruiters, HR partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless hiring and data operations.
Contribute to a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement within the PIC team.
Ideal candidates will have:
Skilled at translating data into compelling insights and actionable recommendations.
Strong analytical skills and experience using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
Experience using ATS or HR systems (e.g., Workday) preferred.
Passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and data-driven decision-making
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