Manager, Partnerships (Music)

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$55K/yr – $68K/yrManager4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead music-focused brand partnerships and campaign execution, coordinating artists, licensing, and industry relationships for a global agency.

  • Own multiple music-led campaigns and act as liaison between artist teams, festivals, and UEG clients
  • Must-have: 2–4 years in music with brand partnerships, ideally at a label or agency
  • Standout: licensing, rights terms, and cross-functional work with legal and finance

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Campaign Execution - Manage and execute multiple music-led brand campaigns simultaneously, serving as the primary day-to-day liaison between artist teams, partner properties such as festivals, and UEG clients
  • Own day-to-day project management including timelines, deliverables, status trackers, meeting agendas, and recaps
  • Attend and support on-site execution for events, shoots, and key program milestones as needed
  • Develop client- and partner-facing materials including pitch decks, proposals, briefs, and vetting documents
  • Participate in internal brainstorms, contributing music and cultural insights to shape creative ideas and partnership opportunities
  • Conduct ongoing research on artists, partners, and cultural trends to inform client recommendations and campaign development
  • Music Licensing Oversight - Serve as the point of contact for inbound music licensing requests, coordinating between UEG clients and rights holders
  • Work with clients to define music briefs including usage, rights, and key deal terms
  • Maintain organized trackers for licensing requests, contracts, deliverables, and invoices
  • Finance, Legal & Account Coordination - Partner with legal teams including internal Business Affairs, outside counsel, and client legal to support contract development and execution

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of experience in the music industry with exposure to brand partnerships, ideally at a record label, artist management company, talent agency, or related environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • Strong understanding of the music landscape including artists, live events, and fan engagement trends
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure with a high level of attention to detail
  • Proactive, self-starter mindset with a willingness to learn and grow
  • Passion for music, culture, and the role music plays in brand storytelling
  • Willingness to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed

    Benefits

    • medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
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    United Entertainment Group

    UEG is a global entertainment, sports and lifestyle agency. We create breakthrough marketing by leveraging the people, properties, and platforms that shape culture. UEG was built with Hollywood powerhouse United Talent Agency and the world’s largest communications firm Edelman. Our insights, ideas, intel and access give brands the leading edge and inspire multi-channel activations.

    Founded in 2007
    New York, New York, USA
    169 employees (72 in marketing)

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