We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In 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.
Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is the centralized U.S. catalog and special markets entity for Universal Music Group (UMG). Working in concert with all of the company's record labels, UMe provides a frontline approach to catalog management, a concentration of resources, a greater emphasis on strategic marketing initiatives and opportunities in new technologies.

Job Functions:

• Source and procure album artwork (digital and physical). Inspect digital artwork files using graphics software: Photoshop and InDesign. Order physical LP/CD albums and/or order art job bags/boxes from storage and collate art pieces to reassemble album projects for reissue or release.
• Research and secure rights for use and reproduction of photos and illustrations/artwork for album projects by locating photo agreements and licensing images.
• Manage digital image artwork asset procurement: Source album cover digital art files and/or source and purchase physical LP/CD product, scan cover, retouch scan, format file, route for approval and deliver final digital cover file.
• Source and procure images and research rights to use per requests from inside and outside company, working closely with Business Affairs/Licensing department when licensing images to third parties.
• Research all image rights requests from Business Affairs and Licensing.

Job Requirements:

• Photo agreements and licensing
• Photo research
• Knowledge of the capitol archives preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign
• Strong research skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to manage deadlines
• Knowledge of Capitol Records archives preferred

Experience:

• 2+ years' experience with photo research, licensing of images, and negotiation

Education:

• College preferred

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer

This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.