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 Amplify U - Internships

Job Title: International Label and Artist Marketing Intern

Duration & Start Date: 12-month Internship, commencing on the 8th of September 2025

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.

Spinefarm Records is Universal Music Group's international specialist hard rock label and a global leader in rock and heavy music. Our varied roster includes Airbourne, Atreyu, Black Label Society, Bullet For My Valentine, Dead Poet Society, Electric Wizard, Employed To Serve, Royal Thunder, Killing Joke, Anti-Flag, Refused, While She Sleeps, The White Buffalo and many more. We are also the releasing label for specific Universal Music artists in different territories - these include Ghost, Seether, Ice Nine Kills, I Prevail and Rammstein. Our label has offices in New York, London and Helsinki and is distributed through Universal Music's Virgin distribution and label services platform.
We are looking to bring an intern into this team who can benefit from working within a small but energetic label team. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to learn about the different functions in a label. It will ensure interaction with all areas including A&R, marketing, promotion and manufacturing.
Key responsibilities in this role include:Managing weekly label communication to highlight key releases and share release schedule updates New release set-up across various Virgin Music and UMG teams and systems Maintaining the artist assets Box with relevant and up to date assets for global access
Delivery of secure music to label partners and mediaDelivery of new release information and marketing assets to label partners Drawing up agendas for label and territory calls and circulating post-meeting notes Various ongoing label database updates Help accurately maintain the company's digital, video and physical release schedules Coordinating interviews and live show guest lists with artist managers and international team Sending stock on behalf of the team and partners (CD's, Vinyls etc) for promotional activities and bands on tour Update mailing lists and be the main point of contact for MPE on behalf of the international team Attend and manage meetings with territories and partners. Assist in pulling reports from Chartmetric, Radiomonitor, UMG Consumption on behalf of the international team Assisting in other daily tasks with the team, help solve queries and issues when brought up Supporting the artist and label team in organising media interviews and guestlists for our artists Supporting the artist and label team in creating, delivering and organising marketing assets Supporting the team in creation and delivery of artist promotional and travel schedules, including booking travel

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 Eagerness to learn and a proactive, adaptable mindset Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach A reliable, enthusiastic and positive attitude Ability to prioritise and manage workload Adaptable and able to use initiative Highly organised with proven administrative skills Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Great attention to detail

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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Amplify U - Internships