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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailIn October 2024 Universal Music UK brought together two iconic music labels Island and EMI Records to create Island EMI Label Group. The new powerhouse label group is designed to help deliver our strategy to support artists from the wider Universal family linking closely with US label partners REPUBLIC Corps and Interscope Capitol Labels Group.
Blending these labels brings Islands unique ethos of launching pioneering and influential global artists such as Bob Marley U2 Amy Winehouse Hozier and The Last Dinner Party with EMIs illustrious history and roster of diverse acts from the UK including Sir Elton John Queenand Metallica.
The label group is also home to a star-studded US and international roster which includes artists such as Taylor Swift The Weeknd Ariana Grande Drake Lewis Capaldi Noah Kahan and Chappell Roan.
Job Title: Island Creative Intern Amplify U Intern
Duration & Start Date: 12-month Internship commencing on the 8th of September 2025
Location: Universal Music Group UK 4 Pancras Square London N1C 4AG
Salary & Benefits: This is a paid internship opportunity. Participants will receive a annual salary of 26700 access to structured learning and development experiences coaching and mentoring and access to UMG UK employee benefits including private medical insurance financial wellbeing support and access to UMG UKs wellbeing initiatives.
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 youll contribute to live business initiatives learn directly from industry professionals and grow through tailored development. Youll 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 worlds 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 labels creative core have remained the same
What youll learn:
Be Creative
Interest and knowledge of fashion and culture films etc and good references creating decks etc for pitches being a part of artist meetings and collating notes and references during and after artist meetings.
Basic knowledge of practical process specifically graphic design and photography familiar with Adobe Suite Figma Miro and Google Sheets etc.
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.
Be Administrative
Assisting the creative team with admin support including: researching updating contact databases and overseeing creative workflow.
An understanding of how to present work and communicate visual ideas both in person and via email.
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:
Aged 18 or over at the time of application interview onboarding and placement
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:
There are no specific academic requirements. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.
Why Join UMG UK
UMG UK is the home of many of the worlds 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 the incredible diversity of our artist roster and society.
Were committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can belong thoughtfully express themselves and bring something unique to our creative journey and our shared passion for music.
Our diversity sets the stage for the creativity collaboration and innovation that make our artists successful. Here we want everyone to be seen supported valued respected and ensure contributions are appreciated and actioned where appropriate.
Music is Universal
Its the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the worlds 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.
Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender race disability sexual orientation religion belief age marital status background pregnancy or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism dyslexia ADHD and other forms of neurocognitive variation.
We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment workplaces and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition please email
Just So You Know
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholders specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent definitive and exhaustive statement.
Required Experience:
Intern
Full-Time