Full-Time

A&R Administration Coordinator

A&R Administration

Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group

10,001+ employees

Global music recording, publishing, distribution company

Compensation Overview

$33.6k - $55k/yr

Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA

In Person

On-site at Capitol Records Building in Hollywood, California.

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (2)
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Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • Strong working knowledge of basic Accounts Payable procedures and accurate data entry.
  • Advanced Excel skills (formulas, spreadsheets, reconciliations).
  • Knowledge and comfortability with internal AI initiatives (ChatGPT, Copilot etc.)
  • Excellent organization, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
  • Comfortable learning proprietary systems (ex: Uniport) quickly.
  • Budgeting experience (recording industry a plus).
  • Experience in A&R Administration or a similar coordination role.
  • Familiarity with SAG-AFTRA and/or AFM paperwork.
Responsibilities
  • Own vendor maintenance end-to-end (adds/updates), including guiding payees through the Uniport portal registration process; partner closely with Financial Services’ Vendor Team and serve as the primary contact for new payees tied to new signings.
  • Input Purchase Order Requests into Uniport and track approvals to ensure timely processing.
  • Coordinate travel and accurately code recording-related costs.
  • Manage accounts payable activity in partnership with Corporate Finance; help troubleshoot payment and budget issues with A&R.
  • Deliver strong customer service to internal and external partners—ensuring accuracy, responsiveness, and clear guidance throughout the recording process.
  • File and process union-related contracts (SAG-AFTRA and AFM) as applicable; gather tax forms and required paperwork to support compliance.
  • Prepare reports, project summaries, and budget status updates for cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
  • Maintain organized documentation and accurate records to support proper auditing and corporate compliance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong working knowledge of basic Accounts Payable procedures and accurate data entry.
  • Advanced Excel skills (formulas, spreadsheets, reconciliations).
  • Knowledge and comfortability with internal AI initiatives (ChatGPT, Copilot etc.)
  • Excellent organization, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
  • Comfortable learning proprietary systems (ex: Uniport) quickly.
  • Budgeting experience (recording industry a plus).
  • Experience in A&R Administration or a similar coordination role.
  • Familiarity with SAG-AFTRA and/or AFM paperwork.
Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group

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Universal Music Group manages the recording, publishing, and distribution of music for a global roster of artists. The company works by signing musicians to contracts, producing their albums, and making their work available through streaming services, physical sales, and licensing for film and television. Unlike many competitors, it operates a massive, integrated network across 60 countries that combines traditional label services with merchandising and brand partnerships. Its goal is to maximize the commercial reach and value of its artists' music through a diverse range of global revenue streams.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

1934

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 13.3%, driven by streaming prices and Downtown consolidation.
  • UMG launched Excel Music with Excel Entertainment on August 3, 2026.
  • UMG sold half its Spotify stake in July 2026, funding buybacks and dividends.

What critics are saying

  • AFM sued UMG on June 5, 2026 over AI licensing compensation.
  • UMG's Anthropic lawsuit from March 24, 2026 exposes catalogs to AI fair-use battles.
  • Net debt hit €4.131 billion by June 2026, while free cash flow collapsed.

What makes Universal Music Group unique

  • UMG controls elite catalogs, local A&R, and global distribution across 60 countries.
  • Downtown Music acquisition deepens publishing, administration, and indie services beyond label economics.
  • Streaming 2.0 deals prove UMG can raise prices with Spotify and Pandora.

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Benefits

Competitive Salary

401k

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, visiion insurance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement

Well-Being Allowance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

20%
Musically
Aug 12th, 2026
Universal Music and Excel Entertainment launch Excel Music sub-label for Bollywood soundtracks

Universal Music Group has launched Excel Music, a new sub-label with Indian production house Excel Entertainment. The label follows Universal's January acquisition of a 30% stake in Excel Entertainment, which produced hit Bollywood films like Dil Chahta Hai and Gully Boy. Excel Music will release soundtracks from Excel Entertainment projects, with Universal handling global distribution and publishing. The label's first release is the soundtrack to Mirzapur: The Movie, featuring Haryanvi hip-hop artist Dhanda Nyoliwala's track 'Do Numbari'. Beyond Excel Entertainment's productions, the label will also distribute music from other Indian filmmakers and production houses. Universal plans to leverage its international artist roster for features on Excel's soundtracks, aiming to reach audiences across India and globally.

Digital Music News
Aug 7th, 2026
Federal Judge partially tosses Designer Shoe Warehouse's declaratory judgment complaint against Sony Music - wider social media infringement battle rages on.

Federal Judge partially tosses Designer Shoe Warehouse's declaratory judgment complaint against Sony Music - wider social media infringement battle rages on. Federal Judge partially tosses Designer Shoe Warehouse's declaratory judgment complaint against Sony Music - wider social media infringement battle rages on dylan smith august 7, 2026. A year and change later, a federal judge has partially dismissed the declaratory judgment complaint filed by Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) against Sony Music, Universal Music, and BMG. However, the wider copyright infringement battle, complete with multiple intensifying actions, is raging on. Beneath the surface, setting aside the competing cases, all manner of firmly worded filings, a marathon discovery process, and a venue-transfer motion - more on all this in a moment - the claims themselves are straightforward enough. Having spearheaded several similar suits, the rightsholder plaintiffs maintain that DSW (and specifically its Designer Brands parent) infringed a number of recordings and compositions in social media promo videos. And that's because social platforms' pre-cleared song libraries are approved for personal but not commercial use. As such, in the rightsholders' view, Designer Brands unlawfully incorporated their IP into marketing videos and must therefore pay up. Unsurprisingly, the situation isn't sitting right with Designer Brands, which, unlike the defendants in most of the aforementioned similar suits, has been firing back from the outset. In part, this refers to the aggressive assertion that the relevant platforms' own licensing deals also cover business users - and to seeking a declaratory judgment confirming that it didn't actually infringe the copyrights in question. Technically, the Columbus-headquartered company sued the initially highlighted parties after being slapped with a separate complaint from Warner Music. Now, Judge Michael H. Watson has granted Sony Music's motion to partially dismiss the declaratory action. According to the court, "first-to-file rule" aside, "this case is an improper anticipatory declaratory judgment action that should" make way for the major's subsequent case. Why use the singular "major" here? As if there wasn't enough going on in the convoluted dispute, due to "baseless threats" of additional litigation, Designer Brands demanded a declaratory judgment against Sony Music, Universal Music, and BMG alike. However, only Sony Music and a few of its subsidiaries followed Warner Music's lead and sued the Designer Shoe Warehouse owner. As such, it was Sony Music alone that moved to axe the declaratory complaint; though it's off the hook, BMG and Universal Music are still grappling with the suit. "The declaratory judgment claims asserted against the other Defendants" - meaning those aside from Sony Music - "and the counterclaims asserted in response thereto, shall proceed," Judge Watson wrote. Next, a motion to transfer Sony Music v. DSW from California to Ohio is still being considered. "If the Central District of California decides that transfer is warranted, the Court will welcome the return of this litigation between Plaintiffs and the SME Defendants," Judge Watson added. Back to the California case, then, Designer Brands just recently informed the court of the above-described decision - with an emphasis on the latter quote. Finally, in its own action, Warner Music last month confirmed plans to supersize its claims after uncovering "evidence of numerous additional infringements" during discovery. Said supersized claims will all but surely elicit a strong response from the Designer Shoe Warehouse owner. And while a pile of settlements suggests that the cases could be slam dunks for the rightsholders, until earlier in 2026, the same was true of their copyright litigation against ISPs. One unanimous Supreme Court decision later, the secondary infringement landscape looks dramatically different. Of course, this isn't to say that the DSW cases are necessarily on a similar trajectory. But it is to say that there's a clear-cut incentive for settlement-resistant defendants to pull out all the stops when fending off in-depth claims across sweeping suits.

Campaign India
Aug 7th, 2026
Excel Entertainment launches Excel Music with Universal partnership.

Excel Entertainment launches Excel Music with Universal partnership. Excel Entertainment has entered the music business with the launch of Excel Music, backed by Universal Music Group as a strategic shareholder and distribution partner. Excel Entertainment has announced the launch of Excel Music, a dedicated music label that expands the production house's presence beyond film production into music. The new label has been launched by Excel Entertainment with Universal Music Group joining as a strategic shareholder as well as its marketing and distribution partner. The launch marks a new phase in Excel Entertainment's creative journey, with the label set to house original film soundtracks and scores from the company's productions alongside music from films produced by other filmmakers and production houses across India. Excel Music's first release will be the soundtrack album for 'Mirzapur: The Movie', which is scheduled to release in cinemas on 4 September 2026. The album's lead single features Dhanda, one of the leading names in the Haryanvi music industry, marking the artist's Bollywood debut. The track is scheduled for release this week. The move builds on Excel Entertainment's longstanding association with film music. Over the past two decades, the production house has released films known for their soundtracks, including 'Dil Chahta Hai', 'Lakshya', 'Rock On!!!', 'Karthik Calling Karthik', 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara', 'Dil Dhadakne Do', 'Baar Baar Dekho', 'Raees' and 'Gully Boy'. With the launch of Excel Music, the company aims to create a dedicated platform for original music while expanding its role within the Indian entertainment industry. Founders of Excel Entertainment, Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, said, "Music has always held a special place in our creative journey. Launching Excel Music is a natural extension of that passion, and we're excited about the possibilities it brings. We look forward to collaborating with some of the finest creative talent and creating music that resonates with audiences across generations." Sanujeet Bhujabal, managing director, India & South Asia, Universal Music Group, said, "Excel Entertainment has shaped contemporary Hindi cinema for over two decades through storytelling that has resonated across generations. As strategic partners in the company we are delighted to partner with Excel on the launch of Excel Music and help build a distinctive destination for exceptional music across genres. Leveraging Universal Music's global artist roster, iconic catalogue, and world class marketing and distribution capabilities, we look forward to taking Excel Music to audiences across India and around the world." Through its partnership with Universal Music Group, Excel Music will benefit from the company's global artist network, catalogue, marketing expertise and distribution capabilities. The collaboration is intended to support the label's expansion across India and international markets while strengthening the reach of its music releases. The launch of Excel Music extends Excel Entertainment's storytelling ambitions beyond cinema, creating a dedicated platform for film music and original soundtracks while broadening its presence within the entertainment ecosystem.

Interspace Music
Aug 6th, 2026
Sony and Universal launch legal action against streaming app Musi in Canada.

Sony and Universal launch legal action against streaming app Musi in Canada. Sony Music Group and Universal Music Group are taking legal action in Canada against the app Musi, which they claim operates as an unauthorized streaming service by extracting music from YouTube. August 6, 2026 Sony Music Group and Universal Music Group have initiated legal proceedings in Canada against the developers of Musi, a streaming application they accuse of unlawfully sourcing music from YouTube and operating without proper licences. The action, coordinated by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) and its Canadian affiliate Music Canada, alleges that Musi makes copyrighted recordings available to the public without authorization and deliberately circumvents YouTube's technical protections. The complaint describes Musi as a parasitic service that replicates the features of legitimate streaming platforms while profiting from unlicensed content through its own advertising and subscription revenue. Although Apple removed the app from its App Store in September 2024 following copyright and terms-of-service complaints from right holders and YouTube, the app remains functional for users who downloaded it before the takedown. Industry calls for platform accountability. The legal move is accompanied by a broader demand from the recorded music sector for app stores to act more swiftly in blocking or removing applications that facilitate unauthorized access to music. IFPI stated that such services undermine a music ecosystem built on licensed innovation. "We are serving notice on parasitic apps, which are designed specifically to exploit artists and their music, and undermine legitimate music services. Musi and similar illegal services have no place in today's music ecosystem which is built on the premise of empowering innovation through licensing." The organization added that the litigation sends a clear signal that services engineered to bypass platform protections and exploit music without permission are not legitimate businesses. It emphasized that coordinated industry action will continue to protect artists and fans from unlawful exploitation, with the goal of ensuring artists are paid when their music is played. Musi's prior legal challenges. Musi previously marketed itself as a startup success story on the reality television series Dragons' Den, though its legitimacy has faced scrutiny. In 2024, the company sued Apple over the App Store removal, but that lawsuit was dismissed earlier this year. Queer ballroom collectives keep gqom alive in johannesburg. Sri lanka pays 20 rupees for a radio spin. Its biggest song made its money in india. August 6, 2026

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Aug 3rd, 2026
Excel Entertainment launches Excel Music label with Universal Music Group partnership.

Excel Entertainment launches Excel Music label with Universal Music Group partnership. By Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama Aug 3, 2026 | 6:24 AM Excel Entertainment has announced the launch of its dedicated music label, Excel Music, marking a new chapter in the production house's creative journey. The label is backed by Universal Music Group as a strategic shareholder and marketing and distribution partner. Excel Music's first release will be the soundtrack album of Mirzapur: The Movie, releasing in cinemas on September 4, 2026. Leading the album is its first song featuring Dhanda, a prominent name in the Haryanvi music industry, marking his Bollywood debut. The track is set to release this week. Over the past two decades, Excel Entertainment's catalogue has included Dil Chahta Hai, Lakshya, Rock On!!!, Karthik Calling Karthik, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadakne Do, Baar Baar Dekho, Raees and Gully Boy. Excel Music will house film soundtracks and scores from Excel Entertainment's slate, along with music from other filmmakers and production houses. Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, founders of Excel Entertainment, said, "Music has always held a special place in our creative journey. Launching Excel Music is a natural extension of that passion, and we're excited about the possibilities it brings. We look forward to collaborating with some of the finest creative talent and creating music that resonates with audiences across generations." Sanujeet Bhujabal, Managing Director, India and South Asia, Universal Music Group, said, "Excel Entertainment has shaped contemporary Hindi cinema for over two decades through storytelling that has resonated across generations. As strategic partners in the company, we are delighted to partner with Excel on the launch of Excel Music and help build a distinctive destination for exceptional music across genres. Leveraging Universal Music's global artist roster, iconic catalogue, and world class marketing and distribution capabilities, we look forward to taking Excel Music to audiences across India and around the world." On Air Now Radio India Bollywood Hits (Hindi/Urdu) 12:00 AM - 5:00 AM