Overview

Intern – Amplify U – Brand Partnerships Intern – London, N1C 4AG, United Kingdom 

Introducing Amplify U 

Amplify U is our Early Talent Programme at Universal Music Group UK. It helps build a sustainable and inclusive talent pipeline by equipping emerging professionals with real-world experience, industry insight and the skills to forge a career in music. 

 

Our Internship Overview 

The Amplify U Internship is a structured, 12-month paid programme open to individuals aged 18 and over who demonstrate a strong interest in a career in the music industry. Interns are placed within specific departments and will gain meaningful, hands-on experience while developing professionally and personally through curated development sessions, projects and network-building opportunities. 

 

The Role 

Globe is the dedicated brand agency of Universal Music UK, creating innovative and tailor-made business solutions for brands. We leverage the power of Music & Culture to create innovative and differentiated customer propositions for our brand partners to help them grow their business

  

Be Administrative    

  • Collate all relevant marketing material from labels, artist management and stakeholders   

  • Attend label meetings and update the Brand team on new artist releases and new signings   

  • Create and update artist one-sheets with latest bios and data   

  • Arrange and facilitate meetings (internal, external & virtual); preparing necessary documents for meetings   

  • Produce and circulate the Globe weekly brand team status via the Monday.com application    

  • Manage gig ticketing requests and update the team gig calendar   

  • Arrange business travel bookings when required   

  • Assist the office manager in the general running of the department inc. room booking, event organisation, couriers, welcoming guests, etc   

  • Assist in the processing of campaign fees and invoices where appropriate   

  • Delivery of additional ad hoc duties where required   

Be Operational   

  • Support the accounts team on events and campaign shoots [live and virtual] inc. location scouting, venue booking, transport arrangements, rider provision, etc   

  • Liaise with the internal events team and support with organising regular hospitality opportunities for clients   

  • Support with Globe internal events/socials   

Insight + New Business    

  • Champion our artist data insight tools to support with new business and artist one-pagers   

  • Participation in creative brainstorm sessions   

  • Assist in the preparation of new business presentations and pitch documents, incl. industry research and case study slides   

  • Identify and share new digital trends adopted by influencers / artists [Tik-Tok, Instagram Reels etc]   

  • Online research for brand contacts   

  • Support with product placement ideas for new music video treatments   

  • Assist new business team with research into prospective brand partners and priority development sectors   

  • Develop a deep knowledge of the UMG roster and compile artist suggestions for new projects and pitches   

Globe Socials + Marketing    

  • Update and input into the Globe Social Strategy/Comms Plan   

  • Post across Globe Social channels [Instagram/LinkedIn/Facebook/Twitter] – case studies, artist + UMUSICUK re-posts, industry news, award announcements and New Music Friday   

  • Produce and circulate our bi-weekly Globe Newsletter   

  • Update the Globe Website with our latest work / case studies   

Learning & Development 

Throughout your internship, you will benefit from: 

  • A dedicated onboarding experience, including UMG UK immersion and coaching 

  • A Lumina Spark strengths profile and one-to-one coaching session 

  • Quarterly soft skills workshops (e.g. presenting, time management) 

  • Networking sessions with professionals across UMG UK 

  • Intern shadowing days and unique industry experiences 

  • Ongoing check-ins and final internship review with career planning support 

 

Who you are: 

  • Passionate about music and music video content, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude   

  • Desire to pursue a career within the creative fields of a label, previous experience highly advantageous   

  • Proven experience of working effectively and efficiently under pressure in a calm and organised manner   

  • Knowledge of the UK music landscape & new talent within it  

  •  Professional, proactive and flexible approach to work – ability to prioritise, multi-task & pre-empt problems before they occur   

  • Excellent track record of working to strict deadlines & maintaining a high standard of attention to detail   

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels   

  •  Strong problem-solving skills   

  •  Proven ability to build and maintain good relationships both internally and externally   

  • Team player able to work on own initiative   

  • Ability to deal with situations discreetly & confidentially   

  • Able to demonstrate a tactful and diplomatic approach   

  • Experience in using systems and packages including Excel, Word and Outlook, Canva and Photoshop

 

Qualifications: 

There are no specific academic requirements. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. 

 

Why Join UMG UK? 

UMG UK is the home of many of the world’s most iconic labels and artists. This is your opportunity to: 

  • Gain hands-on experience in a global music company 

  • Develop professional and interpersonal skills that last a lifetime 

  • Connect with industry experts, collaborators and fellow interns 

  • Be considered for future roles in a business that values emerging talent 

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging 

The best way to flourish in our ever-changing industry is to create a team that truly reflects the incredible diversity of our artist roster and society. 

 

We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can belong, thoughtfully express themselves and bring something unique to our creative journey and our shared passion for music. 

 

Our diversity sets the stage for the creativity, collaboration and innovation that make our artists successful. Here, we want everyone to be seen, supported, valued, respected, and ensure contributions are appreciated and actioned where appropriate. 

 

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