Universal Music Group Hiring for Administrative Assistant Job at Santa Monica, CA Full Time

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 you’ll LEAD:

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide support to the EVP Global Physical Operations and team, located in Santa Monica, CA. The ideal candidate will come from Music or Entertainment and have previous experience supporting an EVP, President or other high-level executive. Experience supporting more than one senior executive is ideal, but not required. Must be very efficient and highly detail-oriented; multi-tasking and working on tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment is crucial. No task is too small and no challenge too great. A “can-do” attitude.

How you’ll CREATE:

• Provide Executive assistant duties for EVP and team
• Responsibilities
  • Keeping diary, arrange meetings and conference calls via telephone and email
  • Cover phone lines and manage/update calendars
  • Coordinate and prioritize incoming verbal and email requests
  • Book travel, accommodations, & car services
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of artist roster, employees, and important external contacts
  • Work closely with other executive assistants and occasionally cover their phone lines
• Manage the offices
  • Exercise discretion when patching calls, rolling calls, and interrupting meetings
  • Proactively prepare the executives for meetings
  • Greet meeting participants & arrange tours
  • Order and set-up food service for meetings
  • Promptly address any IT issues
• Handle administrative duties
  • Process travel & entertainment expenses
  • Create and send grammatically/punctually correct internal/external company communication
  • Archive and organize emails by topic and keep apprised of ongoing deals
  • Create and maintain presentations and other projects as assigned
  • Track vacation for salaried employees
  • Order office supplies, make restaurant reservations, and approve expenses
  • Generate weekly reports for team
  • Manage and maintain production sample music delivery/sharing

Bring your VIBE:

• Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with employees of our company at all levels including Senior Management
• Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with employees of companies we do business with
• Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful
• Excellent follow-through and attention to detail
• Flexible – able to adjust to changing priorities, and able to multi-task
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong proficiency in and working knowledge of Outlook and other Microsoft Office Products
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting an EVP, President or other high-level executive with discretion and confidentiality.
• Experience supporting more than one senior executive is preferred.
• Music or entertainment experience is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Perks Playlist:

• Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – Paid Holidays, “Winter Break”, Summer Fridays
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Employee Developmental Support
• Annual Gym Reimbursement Package

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

“All UMG employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before entering any Company offices unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law”

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