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.
Virgin Music Group is the world’s leading partner to independent music companies and artists who require a standalone team with global infrastructure and local expertise in every major music market around the world. Virgin Music Group offers compelling, efficient, and highly flexible global solutions with the most advanced marketing technology available for independent record labels, artists and entrepreneurs who want to succeed. www.virginmusic.com
How We LEAD
Virgin Music Group is seeking a full-time Manager of Global Communications. This role is ideal for a highly organized, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to balance multiple priorities, interact confidently with high-level executives, and manage communications needs across multiple time zones.
The Manager of Global Communications is a highly visible point of contact for the global communications team. This includes managing internal and external communications, assisting with global events, and media relations. The position requires strong attention to detail, discretion, and independent judgment. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with senior business leaders and global teams, both internally at Virgin Music Group, and externally with partners and the global industry.
How You’ll CREATE
- Project manage and support global communications initiatives.
- Collaborate across departments and regions to research, develop, and execute communications and brand marketing efforts.
- Manage conference activities, event logistics, and related deliverables.
- Coordinate advertising and sponsorship projects.
- Conduct research on internal and external communications, social media, products, events, and sponsorship opportunities.
- Draft PR and marketing materials, including press releases, newsletter copy, and promotional content.
- Own end-to-end production of multiple weekly internal and external newsletters, including content strategy, copywriting, layout/design, asset creation, and distribution.
- Maintain media databases, distribution platforms, and communication lists.
- Build and maintain relationships with media and industry professionals.
- Support internal communications initiatives.
- Manage relationships with external agencies and vendors.
- Support executive speaking engagements.
- Assist in creating internal and external presentations.
- Handle special projects as assigned.
- This job description provides an overview of responsibilities and is subject to change based on business needs.
Bring Your VIBE
- 2-3 years of experience in communications, PR, or marketing. Experience in the music industry, entertainment, tech, or agency environment is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Spanish language is a plus.
- Highly organized with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Ability to anticipate problems and proactively develop solutions.
- Strong research and data organization skills.
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
- Positive attitude and ability to build relationships across multiple functions and business units.
- Global mindset, with the ability to work across multiple time zones and navigate cultural sensitivities.
- Experience with Outlook, MuckRack, Cision, Airtable, Dotdigital, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
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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Job Category
Public Relations, Communications, Publicity & Artist Relations
Salary Range
$49,410-$116,245
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.
