Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship Ecommerce, Merchandise & Retail Opportunities (Multiple Locations CA, NY, TN, PA)
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 15 - 25
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are UMG the Universal Music Group. We are the worlds leading music 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.
Program Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States pursuing an undergraduate graduate and/or law degree
- Graduating betweenSpring 2026- Fall 2028
- Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city(We do not offer housingor transportationaccommodations)
- Legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B OPT etc.)
- Commit to 20 -40 hoursper week(based on individual business area)
Note:Therearemultiple job descriptions listed below. Please read carefully. Applications will bereviewedearly Spring 2026.
2026 Summer Internship Program Dates: June 8th 2026- August 14th 2026
Bravado
Bravado lives at the crossroads of musicfashionand culture. We understand the power of smartmerchandisingand we know how to create products that spark organic emotional connections between fans and artists. Our world class capabilities have made us the leading provider of consumer lifestyle and brand managementservicesaround the world. With teams in 40 countries we create a tailored approach for every project from creating new spaces in the market to bringing an artists creative vision to life. Bravado is about building brands and legacies that live on beyondthe music. Bravado is a division of Universal Music Group the world leader in music-based entertainment.
Famehouse
Famehouseis an award-winning global company with a modern approach to direct-to-fan marketing and e-commerce. With roots in the music industryFamehouseworks with artists labelseventsand brands to implement digital marketingcommerceand social media strategy to drive fan acquisitionengagementand sales. Since 2011 Famehouse has been a critical behind-the-scenes partner to the most successful players in the music and entertainment industry helping clients navigate the ever-evolving digital world.
Famehouse-Audience Development(Onsite:CA):YoullCREATE:
Audience Development is UMGs CRM and lifecycle marketing team partnering with labels (like Interscope Records) to connect fans and artists throughtimely relevant email and SMS campaigns. We use data to guide segmentation and journeys with personalization that reflects audience preferences. Our work drives engagement retention and lifetime value while supportingartistand labelobjectives.
Support thebuild testing and scheduling of email and SMS campaigns
Assistwith audience segmentation journey setup produce briefs timelines and post-send recaps aligned with artist and label goals
Prepare assets and copy (including basic Photoshop edits) propose testsmaintaindocuments and trackers take meeting notes and compile performance snapshots
Projects include administrative tasks & audits contributing to Interscope Audience Development campaigns tied to releases tours and tentpole marketing moments and delivering a summer capstone project
Ideal candidates will have:
Marketing copywriting for campaigns
Test-and-learn mindset
Basic Photoshop skills (resizing cropping text updates and color adjustments)
Genuine interest in music and fan communities
Famehouse-AudienceDevelopment(Onsite:TN):
HowYoullCREATE:
Thisteamis responsible forgrowingengagingand converting artist and label-owned audiences.We develop and execute data acquisition strategies for artists and labels so they can get a better understanding of their superfans keep their audiencesup to dateon ongoingprojectsand most importantlydrive streaming and revenue. The team is a resource used by digitale-commerce cataloginternationaland many other departments to complete their marketing plan.
Strategy planning for growing artist/labels audience
Asset creation
Design and build emails and SMS messages
Copywriting
Build audience segments
Audits
Automations
Competitive Research
Ideal candidates will have:
Consumer marketing experience/Understands fan mentality
Experience with digital marketing or ecommerce
Experience with web metrics
Copywriting or design experience
Comfortable with Photoshop
Famehouse-Audience DevelopmentInternational(Onsite:CA):
HowYoullCREATE:
The international audience development department is the bridgethatconnectsthe 30 ex-US UMG markets. We lead global CRM campaigns with end-to-end execution including project planning projectmanagementand evaluating campaign performance and regularly share best practices and industry trends across a broad network of international stakeholders.
We also partner with cross-functional teams including eCommerce Label Creative Analytics and Product to drive cohesive marketing strategies.
Assistonglobal CRM campaigns with end-to-end execution
Provide regular reporting on campaign performance delivering insights and recommendations
Implement testing strategies anditerate oncampaigns to maximize engagement and conversions
Ideal candidates will have:
Knowledge of some email marketing best practices
Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action
Culturally sensitive and able to navigate various stakeholders diplomatically as we work with markets from all over the world
Famehouse-Creative Brand & Product(Onsite:CA & NY):
HowYoullCREATE:
FamehouseCreative Brand & Product is part of the in-house creative team consisting of Graphic Design Illustration TechnicalArtand Creative Operations. We create merchandise designs for a broad roster of artists and bands. We ideate product concepts create and execute graphic and illustrative design and work on pre-production product set ups.
Graphic Design & Product Development
Assistin designing original graphics for D2C retailtourand VIP channels acrossvarious styles
Help develop apparel and accessory products using original artwork and client designs aligning with trends and fan demographics
Assistinmocking upapparel and accessory designs
Support the creation of artist branding elements such as neck labels woven tags hang tags and packaging
Partner with Technical Art and Product Development teams to ensure designs are print/production-ready
Creative Assets & Presentation
Support the design process through research inspiration/moodboardsand creative briefs.
Assistin curating customized creative presentations for e-Comm retailand tour.
Help designupdateandmaintaincompany capability decks.
Assistwithcollectionmerchandising and managing the digital/physical libraries (samples fabrics trims)
Ideal candidates will have:
Highproficiencyin Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign).
Strong conceptual thinking with a passion for music culture and fashion.
Knowledge of garment construction printing techniques and fabrication.
Comfortable working with presentation tools such as Keynote.
Famehouse-Digital Creative(Onsite: Philadelphia):
HowYoullCREATE:
FH Digital Creative drives e-commerceexperienceacross the UMG roster focusing on creative strategy site and store designvideoand motion graphics as well as content creation.
Digital asset creation
Assistingwith photo and video shoot preparation
Assisting Creative Strategy with research and briefing
Sample management
Talent scouting and trend research
Ad hoc creative administrative tasks
Ideal candidates will have:
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Keynote and / orPowerPoint
Collaborative & curious spirit
Bravado:Finance(Onsite:NY):
HowYoullCREATE:
Billing:responsible for all invoices and credit memos. We alsoassistthe credit department with all paperwork needed for collection of past due invoices or charge back from invoices.
AccountsPayable:responsible for onboarding vendors and coding invoices.
General Accounting/Finance:assistin supporting team month end close
Looking for candidates toassistwith
Sales invoicing
Accounts payable
Provide support to the finance/accounting team as needed
Ideal candidates will have:
Interest in finance and accounting
Motivated to meet deadlines
Bravado-Licensing (Onsite: CA &NY):
HowYoullCREATE:
Drafting deal write-up summaries and chasing deal approvals via email
Updating and monitoring deal tracking logs on
Developing presentation decks onesheets and other sales tools
Implementing new systems & guidelines for creative/product development
Assistingin miscellaneous officeprojectsi.e.merch giveaways shipping samples organizing storage closetsetc.
Ideal candidates will have:
Background in a client-facing role or working with external partners
Quickly learnnew software systems & provide guidance to other teammembershow to use those platforms
Familiarityreading throughcontract agreements and legal documents
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
Famehouse-Operations (Supply Chain Management)(Onsite: NY):
HowYoullCREATE:
This internship willreceivedetailed insight into the end-to-end product life cycle.Internswillassistin various projects focusing on improvement of order planningexecutionandwill collaboratewith multiple departmentsdaily. This role will be highly adaptable with various areas of focus within the Operations department
Input andmaintaininventory data and analysis
Assist Logistics team and track delivery statuses for inbound and outboundproduct
Support Production Operations team with billing and goods receipt verification
Contribute to process optimization in various projects
Collaborate with Operations Finance Product Development and Brand Management departments
Coordinate meetings with internal and external teams
Ad-hoc Operations projectsas-needed.
Ideal candidates will have:
Excelproficiency
Data analysis
Adobe Creative Suite general knowledge
Fame House-Product Development/Production(Onsite: NY):
HowYoullCREATE:
The product development departmentis responsible forbringing product concepts to life frominitialideasthrough production readiness.The team partners closely with design brand management productionplanningand vendors to ensure each style meets the quality standard costing targets and delivery timelines.
Key responsibilities include vendor allocation managing samples and fit approvals sourcing materials tracking developmentcalendarsandensuring all details arefinalizedbeforehand-off to production.The department acts as a central coordinator through the development cycle translating creative direction intoaccurate manufacturable products that can be deliveredontime and within budget.
Help manage incoming and outgoing samples
Create andmaintaindata in sample trackers buy sheets and various development tools
Organize andmaintainsample closet
Ideal candidates will have:
General interest in product development of apparel and apparel related products
Adaptable-someone whois able toadjust to changing prioritiesdeadlinesand tasks with a positive attitude
Famehouse-Production/Product Development(Onsite:NY)
HowYoullCREATE:
Production/productdevelopmentis responsible forall ofthe sourcing and development of all merchandise ranging from apparel to accessories to home decor.We communicatedirectwith vendors and factories both domestic and overseas toideate/develop/source all items as well as review fabricswatchesand final product for quality and fit confirmation. We also negotiate costs and P&L along with finance for both e-comm and tour.
Organize andmaintainsample drawers and collections in office
Issue sample POs and production POs to vendors withaccuratecosts descriptionsSKUs and units
CreateSKUs UPCs item cards and generate POs directly in Navision Citrix
Work regularlyin updating boards with relevant production information for e-comm launches INTL production orders and overall product development tracking
Handle sample shipments and other shipment requests frommanagement
Submit comp requests directly with the warehouse and manage progress
Create buy sheets using existing templates and update product information costing PO details real time as information is received
Ideal candidates will have:
Experiencein
Experiencein product development or merchandising is a plus
Able to naturally take initiativeand be adaptableto changing prioritieson a daily basis.
Bravado-Touring(Onsite:NY)
HowYoullCREATE:
Budget templates
Uniport
Excel spreadsheets
Communicating with road reps and other teams
Shipping viaFedEx/UPS/etc.
databases
Ideal candidates will have:
Skilled in Adobe Microsoft Excel
Out of the box thinker while also being analytical
Mustlovemusic andhave goneto concerts
Bring Your VIBE(ALL ROLES):
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and efficiency
Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in fast- paced high-pressure environments
High levelof integrity
Discretion in handling confidential information
Professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company
A can-do attitude
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Self-starter
Excellent communication skills
Eager to learn
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Category:
InternshipsSalary Range:
$15-$25 per hourThe 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Business
- Baan
- Communication
- Corporate Advisory
- HSSE
About Company
Universal Music Group is the world’s leading music company. We own and operate a broad array of businesses in more than 60 countries.
