Creative, Global Brand Partnerships (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group is a leading global music company where passionate individuals across various departments such as A&R, finance, legal, digital, sales, and marketing come together to innovate and grow professionally. We champion diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and ensuring equitable treatment for everyone, including those with neurodiverse conditions. We commit to reasonable workplace and recruitment accommodations to support different needs and styles.

Role Overview

The Creative, Global Brand Partnerships role is a 12-month fixed term contract with UMG For Brands. This position calls for a strategic storyteller skilled in crafting engaging content across platforms that capture audience engagement. The ideal candidate stays current with digital marketing trends, pitches and executes award-winning integrated 360 campaigns, and thrives in a fast, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead creation of captivating concept decks that align brand goals with culturally relevant creative ideas, ensuring consistency with client KPIs.
• Oversee campaign creative from inception through delivery, ensuring adherence to vision, brand guidelines, and cultural strategy.
• Manage multiple simultaneous client projects and meet stringent deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Coordinate and guide both internal teams and external partners including freelancers and agencies.
• Drive and contribute actively to brainstorming sessions for current clients and new business prospects.
• Lead production vendor briefings providing detailed creative guidelines and constructive feedback on treatments and deliverables.

Experience and Skills Required

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an agency or brand partnership setting.
• Proven portfolio showcasing originality and a broad range of creative work for reputable brands or agencies.
• Strong copywriting and design capability to effectively convey concepts and produce compelling pitch proposals.
• Collaborative team player who performs well under tight deadlines.
• Experience partnering with motion designers, technologists, production teams, and vendors with a solid grasp of budgeting and scheduling.
• Proactive in suggesting innovative ideas to advance creative client work and strengthen market ties.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Active contributor to fostering a positive team culture within the UMG For Brands group.
• Proficiency in key presentation software like PowerPoint (Keynote occasionally) and design tools such as Photoshop or InDesign.
• Passion for music is essential.

Additional Benefits

• Group Personal Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 3% to 9%.
• Private Medical Insurance coverage.
• 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Holiday purchase program available.
• Options for dental and travel insurance.
• Cycle to Work program.
• Access to salary sacrifice cars.
• Subsidized gym membership.
• Employee discounts via Reward Gateway.

Other Information

The responsibilities outlined are indicative and may evolve as per business needs. The role supports a culture of continuous learning and openness to diverse perspectives.