Intern - Amplify U - Content Intern

Music is Universal

It’s the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world’s leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does.

Introducing Amplify U

Amplify U is our Early Talent Programme at Universal Music Group UK. It helps build a sustainable and inclusive talent pipeline by equipping emerging professionals with real-world experience, industry insight and the skills to forge a career in music.

Our Internship Overview

The Amplify U Internship is a structured, 12-month paid programme open to individuals aged 18 and over who demonstrate a strong interest in a career in the music industry. Interns are placed within specific departments and will gain meaningful, hands-on experience while developing professionally and personally through curated development sessions, projects and network-building opportunities.

The Role
- As an Amplify U Intern, you’ll contribute to live business initiatives, learn directly from industry professionals and grow through tailored development. You’ll be immersed in the day-to-day of your department, gaining valuable skills and making a tangible impact.

For sixty years, Island Records has been at the forefront of all the musical moments that mattered. One of the world's great labels, it has become a byword for artistic integrity and innovation, staying true to its long-established independent ethos by signing mavericks and game-changers who have altered the course of music in Britain, Jamaica, America and beyond. And, while times have changed, the attitude, street-cool and striking visuals at the label's creative core have remained the same.

What you’ll learn:
Be Creative- Practical creative experience such as (but not limited to): videography/filming/editing and photography.- Social media savvy - be plugged into different social media platforms with a strong understanding of visual trends and youth culture.- Image research and creating decks that represent your creative concepts and ideas clearly. Familiar with Figma and Miro.

Be Administrative- Assisting the creative team with admin support, including: researching, updating contact databases and overseeing creative workflow.-
- Budgeting in Uniport; including approving quotes, raising POs etc and ensuring suppliers are paid on time.- Production assistance; creating call sheets and shoot schedules.- Collating and distributing campaign assets - e.g. photos, artwork, presentations.- Taking comprehensive notes in meetings and sharing post meeting in a succinct, timely fashion.- Preparing / printing any documents.- Booking bikes / cabs / couriers.- Ticket ordering for gigs on behalf of the creative team.- Sourcing and ordering any merchandise or special items.- Ordering any POS needed e.g. flyers, stickers, posters.

Be Collaborative- Liaising with artist managers and key contacts diligently and professionally at all times.- Working closely with the Studio Island team and marketing teams to ensure creative assets are delivered within an agreed timeframe.- Alongside the Studio Island team; briefing creatives, makers and agencies to co-organise content days and make short-form content like song teasers, visualisers and clips for artist social channels.

Be Digital- Being aware and actively using social media platforms such Instagram / TikTok / YouTube- Working closely with the audience team to ensure audience insight and strategy is considered when creating artist assets and content.- Updating the Studio Island digital channels regularly.- Managing content delivery from external parties.

Learning & Development
- Throughout your internship, you will benefit from:
- A dedicated onboarding experience, including UMG UK immersion and coaching- A Lumina Spark strengths profile and one-to-one coaching session- Quarterly soft skills workshops (e.g. presenting, time management)- Networking sessions with professionals across UMG UK- Intern shadowing days and unique industry experiences- Ongoing check-ins and final internship review with career planning support

Who you are:- A genuine interest in the music industry and in building a career within it- Eagerness to learn and a proactive, adaptable mindset- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach- A reliable, enthusiastic and positive attitude

Qualifications:
Why Join UMG UK?
- UMG UK is the home of many of the world’s most iconic labels and artists. This is your opportunity to:
- Gain hands-on experience in a global music company- Develop professional and interpersonal skills that last a lifetime- Connect with industry experts, collaborators and fellow interns- Be considered for future roles in a business that values emerging talent

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
- The best way to flourish in our ever-changing industry is to create a team that truly reflects