Job Description

Universal Music Canada is Canada's 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!
Promotions Coordinator - 12 Month Contract
The UMC team works four days a week from our award-winning creative campus located in Liberty Village, Toronto, and one day to work virtually.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Promotion, the Promotion Coordinator will provide support to the National Promotion Department and will contribute to a positive work environment with an emphasis on a 'team' concept. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, creative and energetic individual with a passion for music.
How You'll Lead:
Compile and distribute (internally and externally) weekly radio chart information and related reports
Service new releases to radio via PlayMPE and DMDS (which can occur outside of regular work hours.)
Assist Promo Team in executing all aspects of the department's day to day initiatives including radio ad buys, special event planning as well as administrative duties such as vendor payments, artist travel, department travel, and more
Assist Promo Team with updating pitches for radio by referencing airplay & streaming data, marketing highlights, social media, etc. including gathering artist assets
Support virtual interviews, playbacks & promotional events when needed.
Track radio contesting proposals and winners
Participate and take notes / minutes for all department meetings
Other duties/tasks as assigned
What You Bring:
Passion & excitement for wide variety of mainstream music genres
An enthusiastic and ambitious individual who is prepared to play an integral role within a dynamic team environment
Excellent organizational & time management skills are mandatory
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build strong relationships & communicate with positivity, diplomacy & tact
A working knowledge of radio & the media landscape in Canada is an asset
Logical, with ability to problem solve & react quickly in potentially stressful circumstances
Experience using industry software programs such as Mediabase, PlayMPE and DMDS an asset
Required computer skills: Microsoft Suite
Post-secondary degree an asset
Positivity, passion, a competitive edge, and opinions you can stand behind
Bold, ambitious, creative thinking; an entrepreneurial style and a growth mindset
Excellent communication skills anchored by honesty, approachability, and an open mind
What We Offer:
Employee Family Assistance Program
2-week paid Winter Break
Summer Fridays
Employee Ticket Box
Wellness Program
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: Marketing, Streaming & Digital Media

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