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Universal Music Group

Assistant, Marketing

New York, NY · On-site

$30K/yr

We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing ... We are currently seeking a Marketing Assistant who will handle support for product and marketing ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for music publishing assistant in the United States is $27.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a music publishing assistant do?

A Music Publishing Assistant supports the administrative and organizational tasks within a music publishing company. Their responsibilities often include managing song registrations, maintaining copyright databases, coordinating royalty payments, and assisting with licensing requests. They work closely with songwriters, music publishers, and legal teams to ensure that all music rights and royalties are handled correctly. This role is crucial for the smooth functioning of a publishing company and helps protect the rights and earnings of music creators.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a music publishing assistant?

To thrive as a Music Publishing Assistant, you need a solid understanding of music copyright and licensing, attention to detail, and typically a degree in music business or a related field. Familiarity with music publishing software, royalty tracking systems, and proficiency in spreadsheet tools like Excel is commonly required. Strong organizational skills, communication, and the ability to multitask effectively make candidates stand out in this role. These skills are essential for accurately managing music rights, ensuring timely royalty payments, and supporting smooth operations in a fast-paced industry.

How does a music publishing assistant collaborate with songwriters and other departments?

Music Publishing Assistants play a key role in facilitating communication between songwriters, copyright administrators, and licensing teams. They often assist with organizing songwriting sessions, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed, and tracking the progress of song submissions. Collaboration is essential, as assistants may coordinate with royalty departments to confirm accurate payments and with legal teams to address contractual questions. This cross-functional teamwork helps ensure songs are properly registered and monetized, supporting both creative and business objectives.
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Infographic showing various Music Publishing Assistant job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,224 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Assistant, Marketing

New York, NY • On-site

Universal Music Group
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$30K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Universal Music Group rating

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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.
As a division of UMG, Verve Label Group is comprised of some of the greatest global label partner imprints in jazz, classical, indie, and beyond including Verve Records, Impulse!, Verve Forecast, Decca Records, Deutsche Grammophon, and more. VLG is home to a diverse roster of artists including multi-GRAMMY® winner Jon Batiste, 2023 GRAMMY® Best New Artist Samara Joy, as well as Kurt Vile, Sarah Kinsley, Andrea Bocelli, Cynthia Erivo, Madison Cunningham, and many more. VLG is also home to iconic legacy artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, and more.
How we LEAD:
We are currently seeking a Marketing Assistant who will handle support for product and marketing campaign strategy for multiple artists and projects across the Verve, Verve Forecast and Impulse! rosters.
How you'll CREATE:
  • Provide overall support to the Marketing Department. These tasks include but are not limited to: answering a high volume of calls, scheduling meetings, submitting expense reports and coordinating business travel for Marketing Department.
  • Coordinate artist travel
  • Organize department, label and artist meetings (catering, booking conference rooms, conference lines, video conferences, run A/V, etc)
  • Liaise with other departments, including Publicity, Digital, Revenue, Sync, Branding, International, Production, Creative etc
  • Oversee special projects and events including showcases, listening events etc
  • Coordinate and assist with project campaigns and marketing initiatives.
  • Initiate and coordinate the design and manufacture of promo and merch items
  • Manage marketing product inventory
  • Manage department office supplies inventory
  • Coordinate radio indies
  • Execute mailings for radio, new releases, etc.
  • Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Bring your VIBE:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 1-2 years relevant internship or equivalent prior coordinator experience, within the music industry a plus
  • PASSION for music, emerging media, and innovation
  • Strong preference given to candidates who are knowledgeable about the eclectic genres and artists that we work with at these labels
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong coordination and organizational skills
  • Aptitude for communicating and engaging on various platforms
  • Experience and desire to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and ability to multi-task and prioritize
  • Highly adaptive to change
  • Consistently meet deadlines
  • Creative, self-starter with exceptional follow-up skills
  • Content editing a plus (image, video, content - Photoshop, Final Cut)
  • Ability to learn new software and analytics programs as necessary

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, as well as:
    • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
    • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
    • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to 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

  • 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.
For more information, please click on the following links.
E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish
Job Category:
Marketing, Streaming & Digital Media
Salary Range:
$47,270 - $86,690
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.

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