Job Description

Universal Music Canada is Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading music company, engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. Home to the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMC is committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship in broadening opportunities for our artists on both the domestic and world stages as well as creating new experiences for fans.

Universal Music Canada is part of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment.

We are searching for creative, innovative and passionate people to join our team. If you love music and got excited just thinking about joining this amazing organization, we would love to meet you!

Creative Content Intern - Fall 2023

Responsibilities

• Strategize creative content ideas for artists
• Pitch compelling original content programming for artists and UMC owned channels for major video partners including, but not limited to, YouTube and Twitch.
• Assist with digital video content production (with a focus on short form video) for domestic roster for their social media usage, collaborating with respective Digital Marketing Managers.
• Participate in creative brainstorms for digital content across UMC brands.
• Stay abreast of current trends and other artists and competitive brands that we can learn from, sharing actionable insights with the Digital team
• Assist with programming pitches and metadata requests for key priority video releases.
• Assist in deep dives into algorithms & analytics for video optimization and strategy recommendations.
• Assist with video channel management for UMC\xe2\x80\x99s domestic artists including but not limited to updating artwork, images, playlists, links, descriptions, etc.
• Attend strategy, analysis and editorial meetings
• Communicate regularly with Video Strategy Manager on the status of ongoing work, including assigned other duties

Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Great organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficient in After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Microsoft Office
• Passionate about Music and Popular Culture
• Fluent in both PC and MAC operating systems
• Video production & editing experience is preferred.

BEFORE APPLYING

Before you proceed with your application, please consider the questions below. If your answer to any of the following questions is negative, please do not proceed with the application.

• Are you currently enrolled in a full-time course with a certified school that requires you to complete an internship to graduate?
• On your application, please identify: ideal dates for you to start and end your internship (between the months specified on the title of this posting); what days of the week you will be available to work; and the number of hours per day that you will be available to work.
• The UMC team works in a hybrid, flexible environment with four days a week from our creative campus located in Liberty Village, Toronto and one day to work virtually.

Please apply before July 21, 2023

Universal Music Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and strongly welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, women, persons with disabilities, people who are 2SLGBTQIA+, and people from other diverse communities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Category: Internships

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