Manager, Partnerships (Music)

Edelman•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$55,000 - $68,000

About The Position

UEG is currently looking for a Manager, Music Rights & Partnerships to join our Entertainment sector, supporting the day-to-day operations of our Music practice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with early-career experience in the music industry to work at the intersection of brands, artists, and culture. This individual will play a key role in executing music-driven brand campaigns, managing relationships with artists and partners, and supporting music licensing efforts across UEG’s portfolio of major CPG clients. The ideal candidate lives and breathes music, with a strong pulse on live events, emerging and established artists, and the evolving ways fans engage with music and culture. Working closely with senior team members, this role offers hands-on experience across partnership execution, licensing, and client management within a fast-paced agency environment.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in the music industry with exposure to brand partnerships, ideally at a record label, artist management company, talent agency, or related environment
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Strong understanding of the music landscape including artists, live events, and fan engagement trends
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work under pressure with a high level of attention to detail
Proactive, self-starter mindset with a willingness to learn and grow
Passion for music, culture, and the role music plays in brand storytelling
Willingness to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed

Responsibilities

Campaign Execution Manage and execute multiple music-led brand campaigns simultaneously, serving as the primary day-to-day liaison between artist teams, partner properties such as festivals, and UEG clients
Own day-to-day project management including timelines, deliverables, status trackers, meeting agendas, and recaps
Attend and support on-site execution for events, shoots, and key program milestones as needed
Develop client- and partner-facing materials including pitch decks, proposals, briefs, and vetting documents
Participate in internal brainstorms, contributing music and cultural insights to shape creative ideas and partnership opportunities
Conduct ongoing research on artists, partners, and cultural trends to inform client recommendations and campaign development
Music Licensing Oversight Serve as the point of contact for inbound music licensing requests, coordinating between UEG clients and rights holders
Work with clients to define music briefs including usage, rights, and key deal terms
Maintain organized trackers for licensing requests, contracts, deliverables, and invoices
Finance, Legal & Account Coordination Partner with legal teams including internal Business Affairs, outside counsel, and client legal to support contract development and execution
Work closely with finance and account teams to track budgets, process payments, and ensure programs stay on track financially
Partnerships & Industry Engagement Build and maintain relationships with key players across the music ecosystem including labels, managers, talent agencies, and live event promoters
Attend industry events, artist showcases, and live experiences to identify opportunities and bring forward insights for clients