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Digital Content Specialist

Full time Marketing

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.
 

Capitol Christian Music Group (“CCMG”) is seeking a multi-skilled creative that can concept, shoot, edit & deliver high level, engaging social content that connects artists to fans. This role sits at the intersection of Digital Marketing, Audience Development, and Creative to support album releases, singles, tours, and ongoing artist storytelling. The position blends hands-on content creation with strategic collaboration, analytics-driven optimization, and strong organizational execution. The ideal candidate must be proficient in social media, with a great eye for short-form visual storytelling and how to execute on socials. They must show a desire to travel, whilst meeting tight deadlines and juggling multiple critical requests in a high-pressure environment. A “can-do” attitude is essential.

The position reports directly to the SVP Creative and will work directly with the Creative, Audience Development, and Digital teams.

How You'll Create:

Creative, Commission & Produce:

  • Ideate, Test, Shoot & Edit high-level engaging short-form content.
  • Shoot and edit mobile-native short-form content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) optimized for speed and virality.
  • Create proposed shot lists for shoots with the ability to pitch ideas to the team, management, and the artist.
  • Ability to tap into wider creative worlds with Creative & Digital leads, to build out compelling story-telling through content.
  • Ideate, test, and execute short-form viral concepts aligned with artist voice and cultural trends.
  • Translate cultural moments, and trending formats into content that authentically represents the artist.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Work cross-functionally with internal teams (Creative, Marketing, Digital) to align content with strategic goals.
  • Ensure all content is artist-appropriate, culturally relevant, creatively excellent, and optimized for each platform.
  • Stay connected to the wider creative landscape, bringing in new talent, ideas, and formats.
  • Ensure that content assets are organized and archived in the internal systems.
  • Capability to shoot with both a DSLR and an iPhone depending on the nature of the content
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Bring Your Vibe:

Skills & Experience

  • Proven track record of creating highly engaging short-form content across TikTok, Reels, and Shorts measured by vitality or high engagement rates.
  • Hands-on editing ability in mobile apps (CapCut, Edits, Splice) in addition to Adobe Suite.
  • Strong instincts for cultural timing, humor, and trends that spark conversation online.
  • Passion for music, pop culture, and visual storytelling.
  • Experience in content production, commissioning within music, media, or culture.
  • Experience managing creatives and multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Confidence in managing production budgets and timelines.
  • Deep knowledge of all social platforms and an understanding of how content performs across them.
  • A collaborative, team-first mindset with a solutions-driven approach.
  • Ability to creatively interpret briefs and oversee execution to a high standard.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Suite.
  • Awareness of lighting, framing, and composition in video and photography.
  • Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed for shoots.

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services

  • Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

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

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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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