Coordinator, Viral Content

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.

How We LEAD:

Capitol Records is looking for a Viral Content Coordinator who lives at the pulse of music culture and the internet. This role is all about spotting the spark before it becomes a wildfire and turning artist moments into cultural moments.

Youll work closely with artists marketing teams and creatives to craft content that travels fast feels authentic and resonates with fans. From TikTok trends to release rollouts youll help shape how our artists show up in the world one scroll-stopping post at a time.

How youll CREATE:

• Support administrative operations for the team including coordinating projects maintaining records and assisting with day-to-day team needs.
• Process invoices track campaign activity and budgets and maintain accurate reporting and documentation across team initiatives.
• Track emerging trends across TikTok Instagram YouTube Shorts and other platforms with a sharp focus on music-driven moments
• Identify opportunities to amplify Capitol Records artists through viral formats sounds and conversations
• Concept and execute short-form content ideas that align with artist identity and campaign strategy
• Collaborate with digital marketing A&R creative and artist teams to capture and produce content in real time
• Write compelling captions hooks and scripts that drive engagement and sharing
• Support content creation during key moments including releases live events and cultural spikes
• Analyze performance data (engagement shares watch time) to inform future content decisions
• Maintain agility in a fast-moving environment where timing is everything
• Support processing and tracking of third-party and vendor invoices.

Bring your VIBE:

• 13 years of experience in social media digital content or music/entertainment marketing
• Strong understanding of TikTok and short-form video ecosystems especially how music trends evolve
• Passion for music and familiarity with current artists genres and fan communities
• Proven ability to ideate and execute content quickly without losing quality or brand alignment
• Excellent writing skills with an ear for tone voice and cultural relevance
• Experience with video editing tools (CapCut Adobe Premiere etc.) preferred
• Ability to balance reactive content with planned campaigns

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Youve helped break a song trend or moment on social
• You instinctively understand what makes fans engage remix and share
• Youre fluent in fan culture stan communities and creator ecosystems
• You can translate an artists identity into content that feels native to each platform
• You move fast think visually and stay curious

Success in This Role Looks Like:

• Driving viral moments that amplify artist visibility and streaming growth
• Creating content that fans engage with recreate and spread organically
• Helping position Capitol Records artists at the center of cultural conversation
• Contributing to measurable growth across social platforms and fan engagement

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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Salary Range:

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.