Job Description

Music is Universal
It's the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world's leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does.
Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation.
We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition, please email UniversalMusicCareers@umusic.com.
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UMG UK Amplify U - Internships
Job Title: Sales Intern, Bravado
Duration & Start Date: 12-month Internship, commencing on the 12th January 2026
Location: Universal Music Group UK - 4 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
Salary & Benefits: This is a paid internship opportunity. Participants will receive a annual salary of 26,700, access to structured learning and development experiences, coaching and mentoring, and access to UMG UK employee benefits including private medical insurance, financial wellbeing support, and access to UMG UK's wellbeing initiatives.
Introducing Amplify U
Amplify U is our Early Talent Programme at Universal Music Group UK. It helps build a sustainable and inclusive talent pipeline by equipping emerging professionals with real-world experience, industry insight and the skills to forge a career in music.
Our Internship Overview
The Amplify U Internship is a structured, 12-month paid programme open to individuals aged 18 and over who demonstrate a strong interest in a career in the music industry. Interns are placed within specific departments and will gain meaningful, hands-on experience while developing professionally and personally through curated development sessions, projects and network-building opportunities.
The Role
As an Amplify U Intern, you'll contribute to live business initiatives, learn directly from industry professionals and grow through tailored development. You'll be immersed in the day-to-day of your department, gaining valuable skills and making a tangible impact.
Bravado
Bravado lives at the crossroads of music and fashion, delivering products that create organic, emotional connections to fans and artists through smart merchandising. We are the provider of consumer lifestyle brand management services creating a tailored approach for every project to bring an artist's creative vision to life. Bravado builds brands and legacies that live on, beyond the music.
A Day In The Life
No day is the same within the busy Sales team at Bravado. As Sales Intern you will be an integral part of the wider team, assisting across delivering sales pitches and presentations to key retailer and licensing partners, working across all touch points of the critical path of artist merchandise from concept to shop floor.
The role suits someone who can manage a broad-ranging workload and time management.
What you'll learn:
Supporting your department's projects and day-to-day operations
Conducting research, preparing documentation and assisting with admin tasks
Attending team meetings, training sessions and learning days
Contributing ideas and sharing your perspective as part of a collaborative team
Participating in cross-functional projects, intern network activities and final presentations
Learning & Development
Throughout your internship, you will benefit from:
A dedicated onboarding experience, including UMG UK immersion and coaching
A Lumina Spark strengths profile and one-to-one coaching session
Quarterly soft skills workshops (e.g. presenting, time management)
Networking sessions with professionals across UMG UK
Intern shadowing days and unique industry experiences
Ongoing check-ins and final internship review with career planning support
Who you are:
Aged 18 or over at the time of application, interview, onboarding and placement
A genuine interest in the music industry and in building a career within it
A broad music taste and interest in culture
Eagerness to learn and a proactive, adaptable mindset
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
A reliable, enthusiastic and positive attitude
Qualifications:
There are no specific academic requirements. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.
Why Join UMG UK?
UMG UK is the home of many of the world's most iconic labels and artists. This is your opportunity to:
Gain hands-on experience in a global music company
Develop professional and interpersonal skills that last a lifetime
Connect with industry experts, collaborators and fellow interns
Be considered for future roles in a business that values emerging talent
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
The best way to flourish in our ever-changing industry is to create a team that truly reflects the incredible diversity of our artist roster and society.
We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can belong, thoughtfully express themselves and bring something unique to our creative journey and our shared passion for music.
Our diversity sets the stage for the creativity, collaboration and innovation that make our artists successful. Here, we want everyone to be seen, supported, valued, respected, and ensure contributions are appreciated and actioned where appropriate.
Just So You Know...
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement.
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