Administrative Assistant, °1824

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

°1824 is UMG’s in-house creative solutions team focused on the connection of artists and brands directly to fans through storytelling and experiences. Our offerings include content creation, ideation, PR, creator partnerships, experiences, and social strategy. 

°1824 is seeking a full-time Strategic Partnerships Assistant to support the day-to-day administrative duties for our New York team. Candidate will support our student staff in coordinating and executing a high-volume of local fan events and experiences on and off campuses across the country. Candidate must be creative, timely with deadlines and comfortable in a fast-paced work environment. Candidate must also possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

How You'll Create:

• Assist the New York based team with day-to-day demands including scheduling, project management, expenses, travel booking and at times on-site event support.
• Create visually appealing decks for presentations, pitches, and case studies.
• Research trends and identify new opportunities to reach fans with a focus on Gen Z
• Coordinate brainstorming and training sessions with part-time staff and provide creative input.
• Timely verbal, email and in-person communication with UMG executives and organization
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of the management team’s obligations to proactively assist and/or anticipate needs.
• Proof part-time staff reports for quality work and deadline completion.
• Approve weekly part-time staff time submissions, expenses and handle all Strategic Partnership PT-staff communications.
• Utilize project management system (Monday.com) to keep project & part-time staff information current.

Bring Your Vibe:

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with on-site event management (music or entertainment event experience preferred)
• Experience scheduling, expenses & travel booking a plus
• Highly creative and collaborative with excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of regional music culture and marketing artists at a local level

Experience:

• Internship or work experience at an agency or similar setting, entertainment industry experience preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

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

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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