We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. 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.
About the role:
An excellent sense of business and the bottom line, great ears, and enviable connections. The Assistant Manager, A&R should be a critical thinker, multitasker, and networker who can oversee artists and employees alike while confidently advancing a much broader plan, often influenced by a nuanced and current sense of musical tastes and trends.
Supervise in audio production such as recording, mixing and mastering, working with composer/arranger, engineer, music director, vocal director
Supervise visual production such as music video and photo shoot, editing, working with video-photographer, editor, stylist
Implement administration system in legal (agreement), finance (purchase order, invoice and payment process - deadline), and Asset management for master: recording(audio), music video, karaoke video, artwork and artist publicity photo database
Met the quantity production and required deadline for all audio master of all our domestic artist releases, and deadline for all visual contents (Music Videos, Video Karaoke, Covers, Publicity Photos) of all our domestic artist releases.
Research & Development in finding potential artist and artist development
Desirable Traits:
Computer skills and window office is a must (Excel, Words, Outlook)
Background and knowledge in music production and video production (editing, mixing, mastering, studio engineer, music instrument) will be considered as an advantage
Knowledge of DAW publishing, genres and style are plus
Ability to observe, forecast, and create trends are plus
Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of people are also important for job success
Business & Project management including scheduling, time management and budgeting
Attention to details
Able to multitask
Organization, adaptability and flexibility
Analysis and critical thinking
Initiative and proactivity
Networking, interpersonal skills, and relationship building
Keen ear for music
Interested? Please follow the link to submit your application today!
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
About us:
Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.
Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans.
UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world.
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