Executive Assistant

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Nashville, TN
In-Office
Mid level
Music • News + Entertainment
The Role
The Executive Assistant at UMG supports high-level executives by managing schedules, coordinating travel, facilitating meetings, and handling correspondence, while ensuring professionalism and discretion.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.
 

How we LEAD:  

Capitol Christian Music Group (“CCMG”)/Capitol Music Group Nashville is currently seeking a dedicated Executive Assistant to provide support to both the President, CCMG and the Co-President, Capitol Music Group Nashville and Executive Vice President, Capitol Christian Music Group.  The ideal candidate will come from Music or Entertainment and have previous experience supporting EVPs, Presidents or other high-level Executives.

This role requires exceptional attention to detail, great organizational skills, the ability to meet critical deadlines, and to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior executives inside and outside the company is essential.  This role will represent the Executives in a positive and professional manner and partner with the executive to help ensure the effectiveness of the function. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, creative and adaptable. 

How you'll CREATE: 

  • First point of contact for Executives
  • Provide high-quality administrative support in a demanding, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
  • Extensive travel and meeting coordination/calendar management 
  • Build and coordinate agendas and decks for internal and external meetings 
  • Create in-depth presentations for Executives on a regular basis. 
  • Be able to run presentations and coordinate all technical/AV needs
  • Plan, coordinate and help execute events and larger meetings as needed
  • Ensure that presentations and reports are effective, provided on a timely basis and subject to rigorous standards 
  • Manage incoming correspondence on behalf of the Executives via calls, emails, other, accurately and in a timely fashion 
  • Maintain up-to-date awareness of the Executives’ obligations to proactively assist and/or anticipate needs 
  • Anticipate and coordinate Executives’ point-to-point travel needs (accommodations and car service) as well as processing entertainment expenses and preparing itineraries 
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of artist roster, employees, and important external contacts 
  • Be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment 
  • Respond to changes quickly and proactively alter priorities when necessary 
  • Foresee and/or manage risk, conflicts, and problem areas 
  • Regular meeting prep and coordination, including food ordering, document prep and organization as directed, occasional meeting coverage and note taking 
  • Process expense reports, ensuring that the correct coding is used; resolve payment issues 
  • Draft communications (internal and external) on behalf of the Executives 
  • Special project coordination requiring follow up and meeting of deadlines 
  • Provide best in class hospitality and high level of service to guests to ensure a feeling of welcome and comfort 
  • Assist, plan and coordinate staff meetings and social events including staff meeting, company-wide social events, etc. 
  • Additional duties and other projects as required 

Bring your VIBE:  

  • 3-5 years of solid Administrative/Executive Assistant experience supporting high level Executives in entertainment
  • Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, organize and establish administrative procedures 
  • Adaptive, flexible and work under pressure 
  • Highly attuned to the smallest of details
  • Proactive in calendar scheduling and providing solutions 
  • Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with external partners and clients, employees of the company at all levels including Executive Management 
  • Great social and interpersonal skills  
  • Strong technical skills: typing and PC experience including Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint required 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 
  • Multi-task and have excellent follow-through  
  • Ability to handle confidential information 
  • Overtime/accessibility on nights and weekends as needed 
  • Business related degree or equivalent experience 

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re 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.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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The Company
HQ: Santa Monica, CA
9,189 Employees

What We Do

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans.

Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.).

UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.

Why Work With Us

UMG's IT department delivers technology solutions and services that unlock business value and facilitate growth through strategic investment and operational efficiency. Our team is collaborative, dedicated and passionate about the work we do. Here you can work in a dynamic and flexible environment with evolving opportunities to grow!

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