Intern - Amplify U - Development Intern
Intern - Amplify U - Development Intern
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Job Description
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
Job Title: Mercury Studios Development Assistant 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 the Film & TV Industry with a focus on music related content.
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 Film & TV 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.
As part of the Development team within Mercury Studios you will be a core part of the team working across projects from initial idea research development writing up and preparing documents for pitching. The team are focused on premium factual and feature documentary stories all with music at the heart. From Metallica to The Rolling Stones Lang Lang to Jon Batiste youll learn what it takes to bring world class music films and stories to life.
What youll learn:
Supporting your departments projects and day-to-day operations - updating the development tracker with up to date creative notes from meetings and all key creative details as they are formed
Conducting research preparing documentation and assisting with support tasks for the development team
Producing creative treatment decks bringing your take on style design and format
Attending team meetings training sessions and learning days
Contributing ideas and sharing your perspective as part of a collaborative team
Attending UMG label meetings knowing the release schedule priority artists upcoming events inside out to inform the wider team
Participating in cross-functional projects intern network activities and final presentations
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 Film & TV industry and in building a career within it
An avid fan and consumer of Film & TV content
A passion and active participation in the music scene
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 as part of the Film & TV division.
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.
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.
Job Category:
InternshipsRequired Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
