Manager, Data and Analytics

Job description

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 We LEAD Capitol Christian Music Group is seeking a Manager, Data and Analytics to join our growing Data team in artist and business intelligence across the label. Reporting to the Vice President, Data and Insights, this role will analyze large datasets across streaming and digital platforms, social media, and audience engagement channels to identify trends, measure performance, and uncover opportunities for artist growth. The ideal candidate will translate complex data into clear summaries and actionable recommendations that inform decisions across business development and artist strategy. The role is ideal for a solutions oriented, intellectually curious self-starter with a passion for music and a drive to continuously evolve data capabilities and impact. How You’ll CREATE • Analyze large datasets across music streaming platforms (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube), social media, fan engagement, and marketing performance to identify meaningful trends and opportunities. • Own ongoing reporting, performance analysis, and insight delivery across the label in partnership with data leadership. • Develop and maintain dashboards and data visualizations to enable teams to track performance and uncover insights. • Query and manipulate data using SQL, Python, and similar tools to support both recurring reporting and ad-hoc analysis. • Build customized analyses and reports across revenue, consumption and marketing data. • Deliver data-driven analyses that inform marketing and digital strategy and support business initiatives. • Maintain and validate data pipelines to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of analytics outputs. • Partner cross-functionally with marketing, digital, and commercial teams to answer key business questions through data. • Monitor trends across streaming, social, and audience engagement platforms to surface emerging signals relevant to artist development and marketing. • Support the creation and maintenance of automated reporting frameworks to improve efficiency and data accessibility. • Collaborate with analytics leadership to translate findings into clear insights that support strategic decision-making. Bring Your VIBE • 3+ years of experience in data analysis, analytics, consulting, or similar analytical roles. • Experience working with analytical tools including SQL, Python, or similar platforms. • Experience working with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, DOMO, or similar platforms. • Experience working with large, complex datasets and applying analytical thinking to derive insights. • Music, media, or entertainment industry experience is a plus but not required. • Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related analytical field. • Passion for music and curiosity about how fans discover and engage with artists. • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to distill large datasets into concise, actionable insights. • Familiarity with streaming, social media, and digital audience data is a plus. • Ability to build dynamic models and analyses and translate data findings into clear insights and concise summaries. • Understanding of basic statistical concepts and analytical methodologies. • Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills. • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. Perks Playlist: Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer): Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year) Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including: Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees 2-weeks paid Winter Break 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day) Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day) Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent Check 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 Employer We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT. For more information, please click on the following links. E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish Job Category: