Manager, A&R Analytics

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:

MCA currently seeking a Manager, A&R Analytics reporting directly EVP, A&R.  This position will have a central role in the team, constructing statistical insights and predictive metrics, conducting research on artists, and analyzing new music. These efforts will be used to evaluate song performance, identify new artists, support promotion strategy, and improve the label’s understanding of new music metrics.  This role will work closely with the A&R and Audience Insights teams to provide precise reporting and necessary business tools for MCA. The position requires a strong skill set in mining, testing, and analyzing data.

How You'll CREATE:

• Develop and test statistical and predictive models to support artist identification, signing decisions, song evaluation, and promotion strategy
• Conduct research to evaluate new music and improve the organization’s understanding of new music metrics
• Own the creation of key data sets that drive existing and future internal reporting tools within MCA
• Provide practical and creative data solutions on large sets of data
• Support the Data & Research Team on data initiatives pertaining to A&R, ensuring optimal data delivery for all projects
• Liaison with Corporate Data team to stay informed and up to date on latest data and analytic tools available internally and externally
• Communicate closely with analytics and A&R teams in the gathering and application of music insights
• Collect, prepare, and explore a variety of music data, and construct new methods to draw insights from this data
• Develop and implement new analytical processes and/or technologies
• Attend new artist shows
• Other duties and responsibilities as required

Bring Your VIBE:

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency with R or Python and SQL, as well as expertise with Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• A direct background and/or current position with a heavy use of data analytics
• Conduct research to evaluate new music and improve the organization’s understanding of new music metrics
• A passion for data, especially for creating efficient and scalable models
• A rabid desire to acquire knowledge from anywhere, whether related parallel industries to highly unlikely sources, and apply it to our situation with constant trial and error
• Research and development of complex data models, algorithms, and techniques
• A relaxed and confident approach to all business relationships internally and externally
• Passionate about new music

Experience:

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience using databases and analytic tools to build business solutions

Education:

• Undergraduate or technical degree with highly relevant background required.

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.
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