Universal Music Group 2026 Summer Internship Program: UMLE: FONO- Publicity: Bilingual (English/Spanish) (Onsite: CA)

Universal Music Group

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Los Angeles, California

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Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assist in drafting press materials and managing media outreach to amplify artist releases and label visibility. Support the planning and onsite coordination of red carpets, showcases, and award-season events.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and are expected to graduate between Spring 2026 and Fall 2028. You possess bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal, and have excellent communication skills. You are proficient in Google Workspace and have strong organizational capabilities, with a keen interest in music and entertainment trends.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Google Workspace

English

Spanish

Job Description

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.
 

Program Eligibility: 

  • Currently enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States, pursuing an undergraduate, graduate and/or law degree   
  • Graduating between Spring 2026 - Fall 2028   
  • Have access to housing and transportation within the designated city (We do not offer housing or transportation accommodations) 
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future (e.g., H1-B, OPT, etc.) 
  • Commit to 20 - 40 hours per week (based on individual business area)  

2026 Summer Internship Program Dates: June 8 - August 14, 2026 

UMLE: Press/Publicity (Onsite: CA) 

How You’ll CREATE: 

The Publicity & Communications Department leads all media strategy, press efforts, and storytelling for FONO and its artists. We manage press releases, pitches, interviews, and bilingual communications, while overseeing red carpets, showcases, and major award-season activations.

We work closely with artists, management, and internal teams to amplify releases, secure top-tier media coverage, and strengthen FONO’s presence across the U.S., Mexico, and global Latin markets. Our mission is to elevate the label and its roster through strategic visibility, cultural relevance, and impactful communication.

  • Assist in drafting, editing, and organizing press materials (press releases, bios, pitches, talking points).
  • Support media outreach efforts and help maintain updated media lists.
  • Monitor press coverage and compile weekly press reports.
  • Assist with planning and logistics for red carpets, showcases, screenings, and award-week events.
  • Support guest list management, credential tracking, and onsite event coordination.
  • Conduct research on artists, media outlets, trends, and competitive campaigns.
  • Coordinate internal documents, calendars, and schedules as needed.
  • Collaborate with the team on day-to-day tasks to support artist releases and label communications.

Ideal candidates will have: 

  • Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent communication skills, with strong grammar and the ability to draft clear, concise messaging.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and basic media tracking tools, with strong organizational capability.
  • Strong interest in music, entertainment, and pop-culture trends, with an understanding of digital platforms and media outlets.

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

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.


Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.

For more information, please click on the following links.

E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish

E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish


Job Category:

Internships

Salary Range:

$18-$20 per hour

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Universal Music Group

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. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. 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. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company. Find out more at: http://www.universalmusic.com. View our current career opportunities at: http://www.umusiccareers.com
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