Entry Level Music A&R Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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 own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged 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.

At UMe, every great campaign starts with strong support. If you're excited to help bring iconic music to new generations and eager to build your career in a world-class label environment, we want you on the team.

How We LEAD:
Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is the global leader in catalog music marketing, representing the greatest recordings in history-from timeless icons to cultural trailblazers. At UMe, we don't just look back - we move legacies forward through innovative storytelling, strategic releases, and passionate fan engagement.

We're currently looking for a Coordinator, Product Marketing to join our marketing team. This entry-level role is perfect for someone eager to grow their career in music, support legendary artists, and learn the mechanics of music marketing from the ground up. You'll play a key role in helping the team execute world-class campaigns by coordinating timelines, creative assets, meetings, reports, and budgets.

How You'll CREATE:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and project support to the marketing team, helping execute campaigns for iconic catalog releases; heavily focused on administration and set-up for physical releases.
• Coordinate the creation, trafficking, and delivery of creative assets including artwork, videos, social content, and marketing materials.
• Schedule and organize internal and external meetings, artist calls, and campaign check-ins across departments and time zones.
• Maintain campaign timelines, track deadlines, and ensure all stakeholders are aligned and informed.
• Support the creation of decks, one-sheets, timelines, marketing plans, and recap reports.
• Assist with budget tracking, vendor setup, invoice processing, and financial documentation.
• Help monitor campaign performance and contribute to status updates across DSPs, social media, and retail.
• Manage project folders, metadata, release forms, and other essential assets in coordination with creative and operations teams.
• Collaborate with multiple departments-A&R, creative, digital, commerce, publicity-to support the smooth rollout of releases.

Bring Your VIBE:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience (internships, agency work, or previous coordinator roles a plus).
• A passion for music and interest in the legacy and influence of catalog artists.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, and project management tools (Canva, Monday.com, Photoshop, Adobe, etc.).
• Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative, supportive team.
• A proactive attitude and solution-oriented mindset.
• Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and a love for legendary music.

Perks Playlist:

• Competitive entry-level salary and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible PTO, paid holidays, annual winter break, and Wellness Fridays
• Full health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Annual wellness & lifestyle reimbursement
• Opportunities for mentorship, training, and career development within UMG

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren't just values-they're how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services

• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants

• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

• 2-weeks 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.

Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.

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Salary Range:

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.