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Universal Music Group

Sep 9, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have experience briefing composers, knowledge of music production, strong feedback skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and genres.
  • You will manage album production, maintain partnerships, provide creative feedback, research trends, oversee recording sessions, and ensure timely releases while collaborating with the team.

Requirements

  • Essential
  • Proven experience of briefing composers and producing music for media at a production music, sync, broadcasting or production company
  • Ability to confidently communicate feedback to composers
  • Knowledge of music recording & production techniques and
  • A passion and in depth understanding of the music and media business
  • A broad interesting in music across a wide variety of styles & genres
  • Methodical, thorough and process driven with immaculate attention to detail
  • Ability to manage a large workload working across many albums simultaneously
  • Desirable
  • Degree-level qualification in music, media or closely related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
  • Experience in metadata taxonomy and tagging of music
  • Experience working with DAWs, such as Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton
  • Experience working with project management tools, such as Monday.com

Responsibilities

  • - Executive produce and project manage albums for the production music catalogue from conception to release, created with the purpose of being synced on TV, advertising and other media.
  • - Manage the relationships with our joint venture labels, working closely with our partnerships team to build strong connections with our partners.
  • - Spearhead our repertoire initiatives, ranging from green production, championing diversity and developing our offering in non-traditional markets, such as wellness.
  • - Devise and conceptualise album briefs.
  • - Provide clear and concise creative feedback to composers on demos.
  • - Manage recording sessions.
  • - Proactively research and identify current music trends and gaps in the catalogue.
  • - Be innovative in developing ideas to improve repertoire offering.
  • - Project management with ownership and accountability of your work.
  • - Work to deadlines, ensuring repertoire is produced, mastered & released on time.
  • - Spearhead company repertoire initiatives and projects.
  • - Be a team player who can integrate well with the wider production music team, working with other areas of the business when required.
  • - Work closely with the partnerships team to maintain strong relationships with our joint venture labels.
  • - Manage existing relationships with our composer & songwriter roster and proactively build new ones.
  • - Act as ambassador for the production team in client facing meetings as required.
  • - Provide an analytical approach to listening to and reviewing audio.
  • - Utilize data to help inform on new content to create.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Producer at Universal Production Music?

The primary role of the Producer is to executive produce and project manage albums for the production music catalogue from conception to release, specifically for use in TV, advertising, and other media.

What types of music will I be working with as a Producer?

You will be working with a diverse range of music styles across various genres, as the role involves managing albums for Universal's UK owned labels, including Atmosphere, Bruton, Chappell & Focus.

What qualifications are required for this Producer position?

Proven experience in briefing composers and producing music for media, knowledge of music recording and production techniques, and a strong passion for the music and media business are essential qualifications. A degree-level qualification in music, media, or a related discipline is desirable but not mandatory.

Are there opportunities for personal growth and development in this role?

Yes, Universal Music is committed to providing opportunities for growth and development within the commercial and innovative environment of the music industry.

What collaborative efforts are expected of the Producer?

The Producer is expected to integrate well with the wider production music team, maintain strong relationships with joint venture labels, manage composer and songwriter relationships, and act as an ambassador for the production team in client meetings.

What kind of benefits does Universal Music offer for this role?

Benefits include a Group Personal Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, 25 paid days of annual leave, interest-free season ticket loans, dental and travel insurance options, subsidized gym memberships, and various employee discounts.

Will I need to use any specific project management tools in this role?

Yes, experience with project management tools, such as Monday.com, is desirable for managing projects and workflows effectively.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, Universal Music is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that no applicant receives less favorable treatment due to various factors, including gender, race, or neurodiversity.

How important is creativity in this position?

Creativity is crucial, as the Producer is responsible for devising and conceptualizing album briefs, providing creative feedback to composers, and proactively identifying trends and gaps in the music catalogue.

Will I have the opportunity to influence repertoire initiatives?

Yes, the Producer will spearhead repertoire initiatives, including green production, championing diversity, and developing offerings in non-traditional markets like wellness.

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Universal Music Group

We are Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1934
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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.