Events Specialist

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 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.

The core values that comprise Universal Music Group are Authenticity, Boldness, Creativity, Connection, Drive and Insight. These values are the essence of our people which makes UMG the most renowned company in the music industry.

We are in search of an Events Specialist (1 year contract) to join our Marketing Services team based in Manila.

About the Role

As an Events Specialist, you'll play a vital role in planning, coordinating and executing on-ground music marketing activities both for international and local roster of artists. Reporting to the Head of Marketing Services, you will drive strategic event experiences that strengthen artist visibility and fan connection, from promo tours and artist showcases to album launches and large-scale brand activations.

Your key responsibilities are as follows:

• Plan and execute innovative end-to-end event campaigns for the artists under UMG labels, working closely with the Marketing Services Head supporting both the international and local teams. 
• Strategically plan and manage all event aspects- from creative concept to execution- ensuring alignment with overall marketing objectives and artist branding.
• Support live activations, monitor and track event deliverables ensuring all KPIs are achieved. 
• Scout and coordinate with vendors, services and experience providers and venue partners to ensure all elements of the event are delivered on time and within budget.
• Develop and present campaign decks and post-activity reports with performance metrics, insights and learnings.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams on timely approvals, updates and marketing material localization. 
• Use data and social insights to guide audiences targeting and experiential strategies.
• Stay on top of music, pop culture and event trends to constantly elevate fan engagement efforts. 

Desirable Traits

• 2-3 years of experience in events management for music or entertainment-related fields.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional campaigns and vendor ecosystems
• Passionate about music, live shows and fan culture.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent in communication and presentation skills; comfortable dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in event planning, agency/vendor coordination and reporting.
• Familiar with digital marketing platforms and basic creatives tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe) is a plus.
• Agile, adaptable and solutions-oriented
• Data-savvy with an ability to interpret campaign insights
• Deep interest in pop culture, artist branding and global and local music trends. 

Interested? Please follow the link to submit your application today
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

About us:

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.

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.