Coordinator, A&R Administration

Universal Music Group team

Description

How we LEAD:
We are currently seeking a Coordinator of A&R Administration to be part of a very busy department and work closely with Finance, Business & Legal Affairs, and the Production departments that serve 6 major record labels. If you enjoy spreadsheets, numbers, showing off your organizational skills, and assisting the creative A&R process from behind the scenes, this is the perfect job for you. Your days will include accounts payable activity, troubleshooting budget concerns with A&R, and providing accurate and timely information to Senior Management and so much more.
How You’ll CREATE
  • Fully responsible for all vendor maintenance activity: vendor updates, vendor adds, guiding users with the Uniport portal registration process, collaborate with Financial Services’ Vendor Team, and act as the primary contact for new payees associated with new signings.
  • Work with A&R Administration team to input Purchase Order Requests into the Uniport system and ensure timely approvals.
  • Set up travel and code all costs for the recording process.
  • Providing excellent customer service both internally and externally to all stakeholders throughout the recording process; ensuring timely payment, accuracy, and guidance throughout.
  • Filing and processing of all union-related (SAG-AFTRA & AFM) contracts as applicable.
  • Manage Accounts Payable activity along with the corporate finance teams. .
  • Collaborate with A&R to issue Purchase Orders and authorize expenditures.
  • Gather tax forms and union paperwork to ensure compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Prepare reports and project summaries as requested by various departments.
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping for the purposes of proper documentation to indemnify the corporation.

Requirements

Bring Your VIBE
  • Able to quickly gain proficiency in the proprietary systems (i.e., Uniport).
  • Excellent understanding of basic Accounts Payable procedures.
  • Familiarity with budgeting, preferably in the recording industry.
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel (using financial formulas and creating spreadsheets).
  • Solid data entry skills with a very strong attention to detail
  • Superior organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Ability to multi-task on several projects at once.
  • Experience in an A&R Administrator or similar role. Experience in the music industry preferred.

Benefits & Perks

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

How to apply

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Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.

Job Details

Posted on May 15

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Full time

Junior

$45K - $61K