Visual Content Producer Manager

Universal Music Canada is Canadas 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! Visual Content Production Manager The UMC team works four days a week from our creative campus located in Liberty Village, Toronto and one day to work virtually. Reporting to the Creative Director, Universal Music Canada is seeking an experienced Visual Content Production Manager to join our Creative team. Responsibilities:

• Manage the production and workflow of visual content daily for music releases including but not limited to, release assets, album artwork, music videos, video cutdowns, Spotify canvas, visualizers, lyric videos, social capture, compilation videos, liner cutdowns, pseudo videos, etc.
• Work closely with label executives, label staff, managers, artists and production teams on visual content plans for review by artists, management, and label team
• Deliver successful and meaningful content at any budget and production level
• Long term strategic planning for releases, outlining pre & post production scheduling
• Liaise with creators, reps and production companies during solicitation and creation
• Maintain creator database, project management platform and payment grids
• Oversee video, art, & photography agreements
• Research new and current directors, production companies, digital creators, stylists, hair & makeup artists
• Oversee and maintain consistency on production of creative deliverables
• Act as a project manager and team coordinator to help conceptualize and execute the digital visual elements of an artist campaign
• Assist in the management of multiple projects to meet deadlines and stay within designated budgets
• Additional duties as assigned. Will work cross-departmentally with Marketing, A&R, and UMGB as necessary

How youll CREATE:

• Will attend shoots as necessary
• Ability to prioritize numerous projects in different stages simultaneously
• Extensive network of production resources
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of budgets and ability to examine
• Excellent communication skills
• Capacity to maintain composure in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to work with all music genres and lyrical content
• Dedicated team player
• Expert knowledge of the digital content production process
• Experience managing timelines, teams and budgets in order to deliver outstanding content at all levels
• Extensive experience with fast-paced work environments and long hours
• Resume and portfolio that demonstrates expertise in execution across many levels
• Broad network of partners in all areas of production, must include digital creators, animators, motion graphic artists, editors, etc.
• Proven negotiation skills in dealing with business partners, creative partners and internal teams
• High attention to detail with regard to aesthetics, as well as production planning
• Creating and maintaining professional internal and external relationships
• Participate in artist brainstorms with artist/management and key teams internally as needed

Bring your VIBE:

• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in content creation and production
• A passion for a career in music and visual content
• Some familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Live, photo and/or video production experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of photographers, directors, stylists, & content creators

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: Creative, Design & Production

Information :

• Company : Universal Music Group
• Position : Visual Content Producer Manager
• Location : Toronto, ON
• Country : CA