Product Manager
Universal Audio- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates must possess a minimum of three years of experience in a similar role within a recorded music company, along with a four-year degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance, or equivalent work experience. They should be proficient in reading and interpreting artist contracts and artist statements, detail-oriented, a good decision maker, and possess a positive attitude.
The Artist Royalty Manager will be responsible for maintaining royalty processes pertaining to Artist, Producer, and other sound recording participant accountings, analyzing artist contracts for royalty obligations and preparing contract summaries, entering royalty terms into systems, creating new accounts and linking products, ensuring contract entries are compliant with internal controls, performing expense and recoupment analysis, managing system corrections and royalty adjustments, managing vendor set ups and royalty payments, serving as a point of contact for artist royalty clients, coordinating special projects, and completing period end tasks and payout reports.
Global music recording, publishing, and distribution
Universal Music Group (UMG) operates as a major player in the global music industry, engaging in recording, publishing, and distribution across over 60 countries. The company works with a wide range of clients, from famous artists like Elton John and Taylor Swift to new and independent musicians. UMG's operations include selling physical and digital music, streaming services, licensing music for various media, and organizing live performances. The company signs artists to contracts, produces their music, and manages their publishing rights, while also offering marketing and promotional services to help artists expand their reach. UMG generates revenue through multiple channels, including music sales, streaming subscriptions, licensing fees, live performances, and merchandise. This diverse approach allows UMG to maintain its leadership position in the music market by providing comprehensive support to artists and capitalizing on various revenue opportunities.