Manager, Creative Sync – Short Form & Digital ...

Join to apply for the Manager, Creative Sync – Short Form & Digital Partnerships role at Universal Music Group1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Manager, Creative Sync – Short Form & Digital Partnerships role at Universal Music GroupGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.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 LEADWe are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Manager, Creative Sync – Short Form & Digital Partnerships to lead our strategy around placing music in short-form content across TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and more across our label groups at Interscope Capitol [IGA, Capitol Music Group, Verve Label Group and Lost Highway]. This role will focus on proactively pitching our artists’ music into content created by studios, streamers, and production companies while also reacting to cultural moments where our music is already being used by fans and creators, especially in film/TV-style edits.The ideal candidate has a background in sync or digital music marketing, strong industry relationships, and a passion for tracking trends, pitching creatively, and navigating sync clearance in an evolving digital space.Department: Creative Sync Licensing / Interscope CapitolReports to: SVP, Head of Creative Sync LicensingHow You'll CREATEProactively pitch frontline and catalog music for short-form content across platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and emerging formats.Build and maintain strong relationships with digital/social teams at streamers, networks, production companies, and film studios (e.g., Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, A24, etc.).Identify fan-generated or creator-led content (e.g., music over existing film/TV footage) and work cross-functionally to amplify or convert into official moments or broader campaigns.Act as a strategic partner to digital marketing and artist teams to support release campaigns, sync/viral moments, and narratives through short-form sync content.Stay ahead of digital trends and creator behavior—bring insights to the team and inform pitching strategy with what’s working culturally.Collaborate with the Manager of Sync Clearance, UMe and publishing partners to ensure sync clearance rights are proactively managed and optimized for short-form and platform-native usage.Maintain and update internal tracking systems for short-form placements, contacts, usage trends, and results.Bring Your VIBE3–5 years of experience in sync licensing, digital music marketing, or content partnerships at a label, studio, streamer, or digital marketing entertainment firm.Strong understanding of short-form video culture, platform trends, and how music is used in digital storytelling.Existing relationships with content, digital, and editorial teams in the film/TV space, particularly in social or creative marketing arms.Creative, strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and the ability to connect music to content in impactful ways.Highly organized, collaborative, and proactive—able to manage multiple moving parts and see around corners in a fast-paced environment.Familiarity with sync clearance processes and comfort navigating non-traditional licensing situations for new media.Perks PlaylistBe part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spiritComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:100% coverage for out-patient mental health servicesWellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participantsStudent Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensationVariety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees2-weeks paid Winter Break10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)Generous paid parental leave for every type of parentCheck out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.For more information, please click on the following links.E-Verify Participation Poster: English / SpanishE-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | SpanishJob CategorySynch & LicensingSalary Range$81,385 - $95,205The 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. 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Created: 2025-09-17