Full Time Job
Audiovisual Strategist
Universal Music Group
- Paid
- Full Time
- Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
Job title: Audiovisual StrategistResponsible to: Audience Development Director
Department: UMC
Location: 4 Pancras Square, Kings Cross
Music is Universal
It's the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world's leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does.
Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD and other forms of neurocognitive variation.
We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition, please email [email protected]
The Label and Team
UMC is the label responsible for Universal Music Group's world class catalogue of recordings. Our purpose is to drive the continued cultural impact of our songs and artists. Steeped in music culture and with a deep respect for artistry, our dynamic label is as exciting and creative as our artists – with teams working across audience development; creative; commercial; marketing; A&R and more.
With any recording over three years falling within our remit, our repertoire covers a vast variety of artists – from icons like The Beatles, Bob Marley, Amy Winehouse, to the catalogues of current stars like The 1975, Jamie T and Lana Del Rey; plus the soundtracks of Disney.
A Day in the Life
Creativity & Visual Storytelling
• Develop original audiovisual ideas which offer audiences new avenues into an artist's world
• Recommend editorial approaches and oversee the production of associated audiovisuals
• Generate long-term audience growth and engagement for artists and their music
• Explore opportunities for innovation and industry firsts
Specialist Planning
• Craft industry-leading YouTube & TikTok strategies
• Work with A&R to unlock value from artist audiovisual archives
• Bring cutting-edge audiovisual campaigns to marketing plans
• Educate and encourage the wider label to think more ambitiously about audiovisual
Collaborative Working
• Build relationships and generate opportunities with established partners
• Pitch ideas to artist teams and provide ongoing strategic consultancy
• Appoint and manage specialist content suppliers and agencies
• Determine how we collaborate with audiovisual creators and talent
Person specification
• A music lover
• An open-minded, curious and artistic thinker
• A devotee to creative storytelling in all visual mediums
• Proven success in establishing a new way of working
• A deep understanding of audiences, culture, technology and internet behaviour
• Ability to map out and build a strong professional network
• Fast learner who can work autonomously and solve problems
• Someone who enjoys teaching others and developing within the business
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal with people at all levels of business
• Confident meeting and presenting to artist management and external partners
• Self-motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic
Your Benefits
• Group Personal Pension Scheme (between 3% and 9%)
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 paid days of annual leave
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan available
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Dental and Travel Insurance options
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Cars
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Employee Discounts (Reward Gateway)
Just So You Know…
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2qz45-52-55-19-189-42 in your application.
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