Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship Program: Talent Acquisition and Strategy, Insights & Planning (Onsite: NY)  

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

People, Inclusion & Culture – Talent Acquisition and Strategy, Insights & Planning (Onsite: NY)  

How You’ll CREATE:  

At Universal Music Group, we are passionate about helping our people thrive while shaping the future of music, culture, and creativity. The People, Inclusion & Culture (PIC) team drives initiatives that make our workplace more equitable, data-informed, and impactful.  

We’re looking for an intern to support People Data Analytics and Talent Acquisition who blends strong analytical acumen with hands-on recruitment support to enable better decision-making and exceptional hiring experiences across the organization.  

As an intern, you will serve as both a data storyteller and operational partner within the People team. You’ll transform people and talent data into actionable insights while delivering high-quality coordination across Talent Acquisition processes. This hybrid role supports day-to-day recruiting operations, reporting, and strategic people analytics to strengthen our HR capabilities.  

People Data Analytics & Insights  

• Collect, clean, and analyze people data (e.g., headcount, recruitment funnel metrics, DEI, engagement, turnover) to generate actionable insights for HR and business leaders.  

• Build dashboards, visualizations, and recurring reports to track KPIs and progress against strategic priorities.  

• Partner with HRIS, TA, Finance, and DEI teams to ensure consistency in data definitions, reporting standards, and compliance.  

• Conduct routine data audits to ensure accuracy, integrity, and alignment across HR systems.  

• Support internal and external reporting needs (e.g., DEI, workforce metrics, audits) through accurate data gathering and clear narrative insights.  

Talent Acquisition Coordination  

Provide full-cycle coordination support for the Talent Acquisition team, including scheduling interviews across multiple time zones, managing candidate communications, and ensuring a smooth, timely process.  

• Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) data hygiene, updating candidate statuses, postings, and recruitment trackers.  

• Support TA reporting by monitoring recruiting funnel metrics and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and candidate experience.  

• Assist in job posting administration, offer letter preparation, background check coordination, and onboarding handoffs.  

• Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to anticipate needs, troubleshoot scheduling challenges, and ensure alignment throughout the hiring process.  

• Participate in optimization initiatives through process discovery, solution design, training preparation, and implementation.   

Communication & Collaboration  

• Translate complex data findings into accessible insights that inform Talent, DEI, and People strategies.  

• Support creation of executive-ready presentations, dashboards, and visual summaries.  

• Keep TA and HR stakeholders informed of project progress, risks, and dependencies.  

• Build strong relationships with recruiters, HR partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless hiring and data operations.  

• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement within the PIC team.  

Ideal candidates will have:  

• Skilled at translating data into compelling insights and actionable recommendations.  

• Strong analytical skills and experience using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.  

• Experience using ATS or HR systems (e.g., Workday) preferred.  

• Passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and data-driven decision-making 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Strong organizational skills and efficiency 

• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in fast- paced, high-pressure environments  

• High level of integrity 

• Discretion in handling confidential information 

• Professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company 

• A “can-do” attitude 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  

• Self-starter 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Eager to learn 

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.