Associate Intern - London, N1C 4AG

Associate Intern - London, N1C 4AG, United Kingdom

UMG UK x Black Music Coalition Internship

A first-of-its-kind two-year internship designed to support, develop and elevate future Black music executives.

• Job Title: Associate Intern (AmplifyU)
• Duration: 24 months (three 4-month department rotations + 12-month specialisation)
• Location: Universal Music Group UK, 4 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
• Salary: £26,700 per annum + full UMG UK employee benefits
• Start Date of Internship: Monday 12th January 2026
• Deadline to Apply: end of day Wednesday 26th November 2025

About the Black Music Coalition

The Black Music Coalition (BMC) is dedicated to eradicating racial inequality and establishing equity for Black executives, artists and communities within the UK music industry. The BMC exists to support, advocate for and elevate Black talent at every level in music.

About the Internship

UMG UK and the Black Music Coalition have partnered to launch a two-year internship for aspiring Black music executives. You will rotate across three areas of the business in year one, gaining broad experience and insight. In year two, you’ll specialise in one department that aligns with your strengths and future goals.

Your First Year: Rotational Experience

During your first 12 months, you will rotate across three departments, gaining exposure to how different areas of the music business operate. Example placement areas include (but are not limited to):

Creative, Artist & Label Teams

• A&R Admin – supporting the signing, development and recording journey of artists
• Artist Relations & Events – assisting with artist hospitality, shows, events and industry moments
• Decca, Island, EMI, Polydor, 0207 Def Jam, Capitol – rotating with some of the UK’s most influential record labels
• Universal Music Recordings – working across catalogue and iconic artist campaigns

Audience, Data & Digital Innovation (AMS – Audience & Media Services)

• Audience (AMS) – helping understand and build artist fanbases
• Data, Analytics & Insights (AMS) – learning how insights shape decisions
• FUSED (AMS) – supporting creative and strategic digital campaigns
• Media (AMS) – contributing to media planning and campaign optimisation

Global Brand & Commercial

• Globe Sync – supporting music placement in film, TV, games and advertising
• Globe Brands – exploring partnerships between artists and brands
• D2C / eCommerce & CRM – working on fan commerce, retail and audience engagement
• Commercial – supporting retail and streaming partner relationships

Business Operations & Corporate Support

• UMG UK Finance / Corporate Finance / Tax – understanding business performance and financial planning
• Global Revenue & Royalties / Royalties – learning how royalties flow and are paid to artists and writers
• Legal & Business Affairs / Company Secretary – gaining insight into contracts and rights management
• Global Technology – supporting the tech behind our music ecosystem
• Global Supply Chain / Supply Chain Milton Keynes – learning how music is manufactured and distributed
• Communications – supporting internal and external storytelling

You will be guided throughout your rotation selection to ensure the experience aligns with your interests, strengths and development goals.

Your Second Year: Specialisation

After completing your rotations, you will choose one area to specialise in for 12 months, developing deeper experience and working on meaningful projects that contribute to artist careers and business impact.

Learning & Development

• A tailored onboarding experience and UMG immersion
• One-to-one coaching and mentoring
• Quarterly professional development workshops
• Networking and industry shadowing opportunities
• Career development support to plan your next steps

Who You Are

No previous experience in the music industry is required.

• Interested in music, creativity and culture
• Curious, proactive and keen to learn
• A strong communicator and collaborator
• Positive, reliable and open to new experiences

Eligibility Criteria

This internship is open to applicants aged 18 or over who are eligible to work in the UK.

We welcome applications from everyone, and we particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as having Black heritage , including (but not limited to):

• Black African
• Black Caribbean
• Black British / Black Other
• Mixed – White and Black Caribbean
• Mixed – White and Black African
• Other mixed backgrounds, including Black heritage

No academic qualifications or prior music industry experience are required.

This internship is based in London. Monday through Thursday is spent working in the office and Fridays from home.

Application Process and Timelines

• Application Deadline: End of day, Wednesday, 26th November 2025
• All eligible candidates will then be invited to complete a one-way video interview via our platform, HireVue.
• Upon completion of the HireVue interview, and in partnership with the Black Music Coalition, we will review all video applications and invite our finalists to UMG UK, offices to meet the teams and take part in an in-person interview.
• The successful candidate will start on Monday 12th January 2026

Why This Matters

The best way to flourish in our ever-changing industry is to create a team that truly reflects the incredible diversity of our artist roster and society. This programme exists to create sustainable pathways into the music industry for Black music executives who are at a pivotal point in their creative and professional journey. UMG UK is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can belong, thoughtfully express themselves and bring something unique to our creative journey and our shared passion for music.