Coordinator, Retail Licensing (REPUBLIC Collective)

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.

Famehouse a division of UMG is the preeminent leader in D2C solutions in music defining & delivering the industrys best-in-class service to connect artists with their fans. Established & headquartered in Philly Famehouse powers D2C for UMGs labels artists and Bravado along with a select roster of 3rd party clients. Our success & culture is fueled by collaborationboth within FH and with our partners. We are passionate about the impact of D2C & merchandise for artists providing a full-service solution to grow an artists owned business including strategy creative storefront merchandising fulfillment customer service technology and more.

How we LEAD:

Merchandise and commerce are a part of the fabric of music culture. For artists its a way to develop and further articulate their brand. For fans its another pathway to connecting with an artist and the culture they represent.

REPUBLIC Collective and Famehouse are seeking a driven individual to join our teams as Coordinator Retail & Licensing Campaigns. This role will report into Famehouse but will be deeply embedded into the labels team.

Supporting the REPUBLIC Collectives labels and artists you will help our Campaign Managers and wider team drive global merch impact across retail and licensing with occasional support for other channels. Collaborating closely with departments across Famehouse UMG and our label partners you will help to deliver amazing merch experiences via retail & licensing for our artists andmost importantlytheir fans.

Candidates must be highly organized and detail-oriented have excellent communication skills and bring a passion for the music and culture of REPUBLIC Collectives labels.

How Youll CREATE:

• Support the Campaign Managers across the REPUBLIC Collective pod handling all support & administrative tasks to execute global retail and licensing activations
  • Provide occasional support for D2C and tour campaigns; opportunity to cross-train to develop expertise in these channels
• Coordinate Retail and Licensing Activities:
  • Manage design approvals across systems across the concept and physical process.
  • Compile global retail and licensor design submissions and put into client ready format for artist review
  • Communicate approvals to cross functional teams and manage the product life cycle from sampling to production to release
  • Work with campaign manager account manager and licensees to ensure that assets are made available.
  • Photo shoots for retail product submissions to artists.
• Manage product sample tracking for artists and partners.
• Occasionally assist in creation of presentations and reporting as needed.
• Provide research related to the roster of artists.
• Assist in the creation of artwork requests related to each channel of business
• General admin including meeting scheduling expense reports occasional travel booking

Bring your VIBE

• 1-2 year of relevant internship or full-time work experience preferably in music entertainment or merchandise
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Meticulous attention to detail and follow through
• Extremely organized with superior time management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize under tight schedules while maintaining production of high quality work
• Pro-active is your middle name. Excellent at providing information to team members before they even get the chance to ask you for what they need!
• Self-accountability to follow-through with proper consistent updates to stakeholders
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Excel PowerPoint and Google docs
• Experience with preferred but not required
• Strong interest in learning more about Retail Licensing and Artist Merchandise Operations and Marketing
• A passion for the music & fan culture is a must. Candidates should bring an excitement to serve the artist community and deliver exceptional experiences for their fans.
  

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial global organization where authenticity boldness creativity connection drive and insight arent just valuestheyre 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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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.