Overview
Administrative Assistant, A&R Jobs in New York, NY at Universal Music Group
Title: Administrative Assistant, A&R
Company: Universal Music Group
Location: New York, NY
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.
Verve Label Group is comprised of some of the greatest label partner imprints in jazz, classical, and beyond including Verve Records, impulse!, and Verve Forecast, Decca Records US, Decca Classics, Deutsche Grammophon, ECM, among others. VLG’s current roster includes Jon Batiste, Samara Joy, Max Richter, Cynthia Erivo, Ólafur Arnalds, Tank and the Bangas, Andrea Bocelli, Shabaka Hutchings, Kurt Vile, Madison Cunningham, and many more.
How We LEADVerve Label Group is looking for an A&R Assistant who has superior attention to detail, great organizational skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines and can juggle multiple critical requests. Must be very efficient and highly attuned to the smallest of details, as well as being able to multi-task and work on tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment is crucial. A “can-do” attitude is essential.
How You’ll CREATE
Provide general administrative support for A&R Executives, including scheduling of meetings, booking Artist and A&R team travel and expense submissions in a timely manner
Prepare for A&R presentations, meeting agendas + recaps and participate in presentations to the label on new signings
Work alongside the A&R Manager to coordinate delivery of audio assets to the internal archival team as well as Atmos mixing and delivery
Work hand in hand with A&R Manager to collect credits for both digital metadata and physical packaging copy for album releases – communicating with artist management, producers, producer managers, mixers, and engineers
Help with recording sessions i.e., booking studio time and rental equipment as needed/applicable
Lead on awards submission, preparation and completion
Attend showcases and performances of prospective signings; help evaluate submissions for potential signings
Pull reports from playlisting (and apps like Discover, Chartmetric) and deliver results (i.e., interesting/viable artists for signing, etc) to the A&R staff
Scout artists for potential signing to the label, send playlist to A&R staff on a weekly basis; festival scouting research as applicable
Handle ticket buys for A&R staff scouting
Additional duties as assigned
Bring Your VIBE
1-2 years of administrative experience
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and organizational skills
Be solutions-oriented
Ability to work under high pressure and speed
A sense of discretion for sensitive and confidential information
Flexible and able to multi-task
Deep interest and excitement for the current roster and enjoy seeing live music
An understanding of the label’s roster and musical history
In touch with current trends, artists and digital media
Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with employees of our company at all levels including Senior Management
Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with external partners and clients
Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Exc…
