Music is Universal
It’s the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world’s leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does.
Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation.
We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition, please email UniversalMusicCareers@umusic.com.
The A Side: A Day in The Life
UMG’s Global Insight team manages the most powerful and effective data sets and research capabilities in the music industry. As well as utilising sales, commercial / partner data, and social media analytics, the Global Insight team manages extensive consumer data from around the world, delivering unique detail into evolving attitudes and behaviours of today’s music consumers.
The Consumer Insight team (part of Global Insights department) leads strategic insights and research for Universal Music Group’s esteemed record labels and business units, supporting digital, commercial, and A&R label teams.
Global Insight is a 20+ staff team, with presence in London, New York and Los Angeles. We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic, and confident Data Analysis intern to join a successful team of dedicated and passionate analysts & researchers. This role is based in London reporting directly to Senior Manager, Data Analytics.
The B Side: Skills & Experience
We’re looking for a technically strong Senior Analyst who can not only work deeply with data, but also translate complex analysis into clear, compelling narratives for stakeholders.
This role sits at the intersection of data, music, and strategy - supporting A&R, marketing, and commercial teams by delivering high-quality analysis and packaging insights into executive-ready presentations that drive decisions.
Be Analytical
Work closely with the Global Insight Senior Manager and Directors to support strategic analysis that informs A&R, commercial, and digital decision-making across UMG
Analyse large, complex datasets (streaming, audience, campaign, commercial) to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
Write efficient, scalable SQL queries and develop analytical workflows (Python/R where applicable)
Build frameworks and performance tracking methodologies
Ensure data quality, consistency, and robustness across multiple data sources
Develop dashboards and automated reporting across BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, etc.)
Analyse playlist ecosystems, audience behaviour, and market trends to identify emerging talent and growth opportunities
Support A&R and commercial decision-making with data-driven insights and performance analysis
Be Collaborative
Translate complex analysis into clear, structured narratives tailored to stakeholders
Build high-impact decks and presentations that communicate insights, recommendations, and strategic implications
Present findings to cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity
Partner with A&R, marketing, and commercial teams to understand business needs and shape analytical approaches
Combine data insights with market context to deliver actionable recommendations (“so what”)
Contribute to a culture of insight-sharing, clarity, and continuous improvement across teams
Skills & Experience
Proven experience (2+ years) in analytics, insight, or data science roles, ideally within media, entertainment, or consumer industries.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Be able to prioritise, work to tight deadlines and have a strong sense of initiative.
Advanced Excel and strong data visualisation skills (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or equivalent).
Experience working with large datasets from diverse sources (e.g., streaming, sales, and social media).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to distil complex data into clear narratives.
Understanding of how the industry operates, including streaming platforms, audience trends, and revenue models.
Solid experience with SQL for data querying and manipulation.
Familiarity with Python or R for basic data analysis and automation (desirable).
Personal Specification
Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Passionate about data, music, and storytelling through insight.
Naturally curious and inquisitive with a can-do attitude.
Strong attention to detail and organisation skills.
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently when required.
Just So You Know…
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement.