Universal Music Canada is Canada’s leading music company, engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. Home to the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMC is committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship in broadening opportunities for our artists on both the domestic and world stages as well as creating new experiences for fans.

Universal Music Canada is part of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment.

We are searching for creative, innovative and passionate people to join our team. If you love music and got excited just thinking about joining this amazing organization, we would love to meet you!

Social Media Rep – 3 Month Contract (Part Time)

The UMC team works in office from our award-winning creative campus located in Liberty Village, Toronto. This position requires applicants available to work 25 hours/week, Tuesday through Thursday in office.

Reporting to the Director, Audience Development, Social Media Rep will amplify our artists’ stories and support the growth of UMC’s Nightvision and UMUSIC brands via creative visual content in various mediums. This is a unique opportunity to work with the industry’s music company and start building your career in the music industry prior to graduation.

How You’ll Lead

• Create video, written and photo content for Twitch, TikTok, Instagram & YouTube

• Plan out a social media calendar with input from managers and teammates

• Communicate quickly, succinctly and effectively

• Frequently lead team meetings, discussions and planning

• Monitor social media channels for industry trends

• Interact with users and respond to social media messages and comments

• Develop and execute marketing campaigns that create meaningful connections between UMG artists/brands and current & potential fans

• Build relationships and pitch artist opportunities to other social content creators

• Track and analyze campaign KPIs

• Produce virtual programming with local partners, organizations and universities

• Participate on brand and artist ideation task forces

• Meet deadlines with all work

What You Bring

• Exceptional understanding of social platforms including Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube

• Deep knowledge of Dance, House, Electronic and Pop Music

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain key relationships

• Comfortable with public-speaking and leading presentations

• Keen attention to detail

• Strong time management & organizational skills to prioritize multiple projects with various deadlines

• Integrity when working on confidential projects

• Proficiency in Canva, CapCut, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Google Docs

• Knowledge of photo and video editing tools such as Adobe Photoshop & Premiere a plus

• Mailchimp or email marketing platform knowledge a plus

• Presentation and graphic design a plus

• Available to work 25 hours/week

• Bold, ambitious, creative thinking; an entrepreneurial style and a growth mindset

• Excellent communication skills anchored by honesty, approachability, and an open mind

What We Offer

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Employee Ticket Box

Universal Music Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and strongly welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, women, persons with disabilities, people who are 2SLGBTQIA+, and people from other diverse communities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Category:

Marketing, Streaming & Digital Media