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Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship Program: UMPG: North America Administration (Onsite: TN)

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Job Description

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.
 

Program Eligibility: 

  • Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States, pursuing an undergraduate, graduate and/or law degree   

  • Graduating between Spring 2026 - Fall 2028   

  • Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city (We do not offer housing or transportation accommodations) 

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future (e.g., H1-B, OPT, etc.) 

  • Commit to 20 - 40 hours per week (based on individual business area)  

2026 Summer Internship Program Dates: June 8 - August 14, 2026 

UMPG: North America Administration (Onsite: TN) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

The North America Administration team at UMPG encompasses Copyright, Royalties, Client Services, Mechanical Licensing, Income Tracking, and Audit functions. The team administers deals signed in the US and Canada and partners with internal global administration teams as part of UMPG's global administration unit. 

  • Preparation and reconciliation of incoming royalty statements for processing and calculation

  • Contract administration assistance along the team's Copyright unit 

  • Analytics review and data insights projects in support of income tracking and client support needs

  • Payee data projects as part of the Client Services function 

  • Analysis of control procedures to ensure UMPG's compliance processes remain effective 

  • Royalty reporting, helping to assist with financial reconciliation and sign‐off

  • Participation in deployment efforts with AI tools 

Ideal candidates will have: 

  • Desire to implement AI solutions 

  • Exposure or experience working with business intelligence tools (DOMO, QuickSight, Power BI, Tableau, Google Looker) 

  • Inquisitive approach 

  • 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.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.


Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.

For more information, please click on the following links.

E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish

E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish


Job Category:

Internships

Salary Range:

$15-$20 per hour

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.

Universal Music Group
About Universal Music Group

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.

Our vast catalog of recordings and songs stretches back over a century and comprises the largest, most diverse and culturally rich collection of music ever assembled.

As digital technology refashions the world, our unmatched commitment to lead in developing new services, platforms and business models for the delivery of music and related content empowers innovators and allows new commercial and artistic opportunities to flourish.

Knowing that music, a powerful force for good in the world, is unique in its ability to inspire people and bring them together, we work with our artists and employees to serve our communities.

We are the home for music’s greatest artists, innovators and entrepreneurs.

Together, we are UMG, the Universal Music Group.

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