Communications Intern - Toronto, Canada - Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Universal Music Canada is Canada's leading music company, engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content.

Home to the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMC is committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship in broadening opportunities for our artists on both the domestic and world stages as well as creating new experiences for fans.

Universal Music Canada is part of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment.

We are searching for creative, innovative and passionate people to join our team. If you love music and got excited just thinking about joining this amazing organization, we would love to meet you

Responsibilities:

Building a broad understanding of the role of a communications coordinator and manager
Media monitoring and industry education: reviewing + scanning media outlets daily
Compiling, filing, and scanning press clippings
Assisting with press release editing and servicing, learning to navigate a range of digital platforms like WordPress, MailChimp, and more
Assisting with digital music press servicing across key industry systems
Preparing artist press coverage reports and digital press kits, and building a general understanding of how to report campaign results
Learn about media relations across key areas: writing / editing media relations documents, building a strategy, and more
Publicity and promo support learning how to build a media interview schedule and manage artist promo / interviews remotely or in person
Learning to build and maintain a media database, and gaining a working understanding of key networks / outlets / contributors across the Canadian media landscape
Special Projects as assigned across digital newsletter development, creative brainstorming, artist events, and media database management

Requirements:

Passion for music
A thorough understanding of media and public relations
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Overall computer savvy
Strong written and oral interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

BEFORE APPLYING

Are you currently enrolled in a fulltime course with a certified school that requires you to complete an internship to graduate?
The UMC team works in a hybrid, flexible environment with three days a week from our creative campus located in Liberty Village, Toronto and two days to work virtually

All UMC employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before entering any Company offices unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law.

Job Category:
Internships