Full-time · On-site

Vice President, Content Production

This is a high-stakes executive role designed for a production powerhouse who can balance artistic vision with operational excellence. You will lead the creation of a massive East Coast production hub, directly influencing how the world's biggest musical artists connect with their audience through commerce. It is a rare chance to build a department's physical and digital infrastructure from the ground up within a global enterprise.

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Hiring company

Universal Music Group

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Posted 29 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-stakes executive role designed for a production powerhouse who can balance artistic vision with operational excellence. You will lead the creation of a massive East Coast production hub, directly influencing how the world's biggest musical artists connect with their audience through commerce. It is a rare chance to build a department's physical and digital infrastructure from the ground up within a global enterprise.

The hiring side

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group is an enterprise organisation working in music and entertainment, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Industry

Music and Entertainment

Size

Enterprise

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a diverse team of Content Creative Directors and production staff
  • Oversee the development and operation of a major East Coast production facility
  • Ensure all content aligns with artist objectives and overarching creative visions
  • Implement scalable workflows for e-commerce product and campaign assets
  • Maintain strict fiscal and operational standards across all production workstreams

Essential

  • Extensive experience in senior-level production leadership
  • Proven track record in recruiting and developing high-performing creative teams
  • Expertise in managing large-scale production facilities and infrastructure
  • Deep knowledge of video, photography, post-production, and live-streaming workflows
  • Experience in fiscal management and budget accountability for complex projects
  • Ability to establish scalable systems for high-volume content pipelines

Preferred

  • Experience within the music industry or entertainment e-commerce
  • Background in managing multi-disciplinary creative pillars
  • Strong network of production professionals and vendors on the East Coast

Key Skills

Production Infrastructure DevelopmentStrategic LeadershipInformation ManagementProactive Problem SolvingBudgeting and Financial OversightCross-functional CollaborationCreative DirectionOperational Rigor

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Opportunity to work with the world's leading music company
  • Leadership role in a high-growth D2C division
  • Collaborative and innovative company culture
  • Involvement in global artist branding and fan engagement
  • Access to UMG's broad array of business resources

Next step

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