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.
UMG UK x Black Music Coalition Internship
A first-of-its-kind two-year internship designed to support, develop and elevate future Black music executives.Job Title: Associate Intern (AmplifyU) Duration: 24 months (three 4-month department rotations + 12-month specialisation) Location: Universal Music Group UK, 4 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG Salary: 26,700 per annum + full UMG UK employee benefits Start Date of Internship: Monday 12th January 2026 Deadline to Apply: end of day Wednesday 26th November 2025

About the Black Music Coalition
The Black Music Coalition (BMC) is dedicated to eradicating racial inequality and establishing equity for Black executives, artists and communities within the UK music industry. The BMC exists to support, advocate for and elevate Black talent at every level in music.
About the Internship
UMG UK and the Black Music Coalition have partnered to launch a two-year internship for aspiring Black music executives. You will rotate across three areas of the business in year one, gaining broad experience and insight. In year two, you'll specialise in one department that aligns with your strengths and future goals.
Your First Year: Rotational Experience
During your first 12 months, you will rotate across three departments, gaining exposure to how different areas of the music business operate. Example placement areas include (but are not limited to):
Creative, Artist & Label TeamsA&R Admin - supporting the signing, development and recording journey of artists Artist Relations & Events - assisting with artist hospitality, shows, events and industry moments Decca, Island, EMI, Polydor, 0207 Def Jam, Capitol - rotating with some of the UK's most influential record labels Universal Music Recordings - working across catalogue and iconic artist campaigns

Audience, Data & Digital Innovation (AMS - Audience & Media Services)Audience (AMS) - helping understand and build artist fanbases Data, Analytics & Insights (AMS) - learning how insights shape decisions FUSED (AMS) - supporting creative and strategic digital campaigns Media (AMS) - contributing to media planning and campaign optimisation

Global Brand & CommercialGlobe Sync - supporting music placement in film, TV, games and advertising Globe Brands - exploring partnerships between artists and brands D2C / eCommerce & CRM - working on fan commerce, retail and audience engagement Commercial - supporting retail and streaming partner relationships

Business Operations & Corporate SupportUMG UK Finance / Corporate Finance / Tax - understanding business performance and financial planning Global Revenue & Royalties / Royalties - learning how royalties flow and are paid to artists and writers Legal & Business Affairs / Company Secretary - gaining insight into contracts and rights management Global Technology - supporting the tech behind our music ecosystem Global Supply Chain / Supply Chain Milton Keynes - learning how music is manufactured and distributed Communications - supporting internal and external storytelling

You will be guided throughout your rotation selection to ensure the experience aligns with your interests, strengths and development goals.
Your Second Year: Specialisation
After completing your rotations, you will choose one area to specialise in for 12 months, developing deeper experience and working on meaningful projects that contribute to artist careers and business impact.
Learning & DevelopmentA tailored onboarding experience and UMG immersion One-to-one coaching and mentoring Quarterly professional development workshops Networking and industry shadowing opportunities Career development support to plan your next steps

Who You Are
No previous experience in the music industry is required.Interested in music, creativity and culture Curious, proactive and keen to learn A strong communicator and collaborator Positive, reliable and open to new experiences

Eligibility Criteria
This internship is open to applicants aged 18 or over who are eligible to work in the UK.
We welcome applications from everyone, and we particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as having Black heritage, including (but not limited to):Black African Black Caribbean Black British / Black Other Mixed - White and Black Caribbean Mixed - White and Black African Other mixed backgrounds, including Black heritage

No academic qualifications or prior music industry experience are required.
This internship is based in London. Monday through Thursday is spent working in the office and Fridays from home.
Application Process and TimelinesApplication Deadline: End of day, Wednesday, 26th November 2025 All eligible candidates will then be invited to complete a one-way video interview via our platform, HireVue. Upon completion of the HireVue interview, and in partnership with the Black Music Coalition, we will review all video applications and invite our finalists to UMG UK, offices to meet the teams and take part in an in-person interview. The successful candidate will start on Monday 12th January 2026

Why This Matters
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. This programme exists to create sustainable pathways into the music industry for Black music executives who are at a pivotal point in their creative and professional journey. UMG UK is 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.
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.

Job Category:
Amplify U - Internships