Is Universal Music hiring right now?

Yes. Universal Music has 41 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.

Where is Universal Music hiring?

Universal Music is hiring in 7 cities. The most open roles are in Nashville (12), Santa Monica (9) and Los Angeles (3).

How much does Universal Music pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Universal Music is $101k a year, and the highest is $365k.

Where is Universal Music headquartered?

Universal Music is headquartered in Santa Monica, California and was founded in 1934.

Who leads Universal Music?

Lucian Grainge, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of Universal Music's org chart.

How do I apply for a job at Universal Music?

Pick a role on Universal Music's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Universal Music's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.

Universal Music jobs and careers

Santa Monica, California. Jobs in Santa Monica

As of November 12, 2026, Universal Music has 41 open roles in 7 cities.

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Headquartered in Santa Monica, hiring in 7 cities

41Open roles

8Posted in the last 7 days

$101kAverage listed base pay

$365kHighest listed base pay

About Universal Music

Universal Music Group is a music-based entertainment company that offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide.

Audio Recording and Production Media and Entertainment Music Publishing

Founded: 1934
Employees: 5,001 to 10,000
Total funding: $7.3B
Headquarters: Santa Monica
Hiring in: 7 cities

Leadership

The top of Universal Music's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

Lucian Grainge

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

1,138 reports

Tom March

Chairman & CEO, Capitol Music Group

216 reports

Brooklynstyle Illtime Music

President

201 reports

Michael Nash

EVP, Digital Strategy

115 reports

Jamie Krents

President & CEO, Universal Music Enterprises and President & CEO, Verve Label Group

98 reports

Eric Hutcherson

EVP & Chief People & Inclusion Officer

80 reports

Matt Ellis

CFO

67 reports

Jeffrey Harleston

General Counsel & EVP, Business & Legal Affairs

56 reports

Sk Sharma

Chief Analytics & AI Officer

39 reports

Open roles at Universal Music 41

Universal Music jobs: common questions

Is Universal Music hiring right now?: Yes. Universal Music has 41 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.
Where is Universal Music hiring?: Universal Music is hiring in 7 cities. The most open roles are in Nashville (12), Santa Monica (9) and Los Angeles (3).
How much does Universal Music pay?: Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Universal Music is $101k a year, and the highest is $365k.
Where is Universal Music headquartered?: Universal Music is headquartered in Santa Monica, California and was founded in 1934.
Who leads Universal Music?: Lucian Grainge, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of Universal Music's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at Universal Music?: Pick a role on Universal Music's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Universal Music's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.