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Universal Music Group Company Culture
Universal Music Group Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Universal Music Group's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Perks & Benefits
AOutlook
A-Executive Team
BWork Culture
BUniversal Music Group CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Lucian Grainge
79 /100
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Diversity at Universal Music Group
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C+
Diverse employees at Universal Music Group have rated CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Universal Music Group
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Universal Music Group have rated Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Universal Music Group eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
14
Universal Music Group employees are 14% more likely to recommend Universal Music Group as a great place to work
| 45% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Working at Universal Music Group
Working at Universal Music Group is rated average by 139 employees, across various culture dimensions. Universal Music Group employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Outlook categories, putting Universal Music Group’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Universal Music Group was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Universal Music Group
B
Overall Company Culture at Universal Music Group is rated B
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Universal Music Group ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Universal Music Group Employee Reviews
Out of 71 Universal Music Group employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Universal Music Group improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 69% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 31% |
Positive Reviews From Universal Music Group Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Ability to lead, great mentorship, knowledge sharing and patience.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They are very mute about the company's strategic initiatives
- What are some of the best things about your team?We are like a family
Constructive Feedback From Universal Music Group Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The amout of responsibilities are huge and I am not getting payed as I should
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Realizing people are people not employee numbers
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?No formalized feedback or review process
Universal Music Group Company Information
Universal Music Group Company Overview
Universal Music Group provides recorded music, music publishing, and merchandising services worldwide.
Universal Music Group Mission, Vision & Values
Universal Music Group Mission & Values
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.
| Headquarter | 2200 Colorado Ave Santa Monica, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.universalmusic.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1998 |
| Company Status | Private |
Universal Music Group Competitors
Universal Music Group competitors include Salem Media Group. Universal Music Group ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Universal Music Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Universal Music Group Employees
139 employees at Universal Music Group have reviewed Universal Music Group across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 139 Universal Music Group employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Universal Music Group are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Universal Music Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Universal Music Group are generally satisfied with their team. 139 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Universal Music Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Universal Music Group believe the environment at Universal Music Group is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Universal Music Group is extremely fast. About 57% of the employees at Universal Music Group work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Universal Music Group are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Universal Music Group employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Universal Music Group report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
69% of Universal Music Group employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Universal Music Group employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
Universal Music Group employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
71% of Universal Music Group employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Universal Music Group - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Universal Music Group is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Universal Music Group employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 40% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Universal Music Group KPIs and OKRs
At Universal Music Group 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Universal Music Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 11 Universal Music Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
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Universal Music Group CEO & Leadership
Universal Music Group CEO - Lucian Grainge
79 /100
Lucian’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Universal Music Group’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Operations department, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and employees in the Marketing department. However, employees in the Business Development department, employees with the company for Over 10 Years, and Caucasian employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Universal Music Group’s competitors, Lucian Grainge ranks right below Salem Media Group CEO David Santrella. Under Grainge’s leadership, Universal Music Group employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Outlook. Team and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Universal Music Group could stand to see real improvement.
Universal Music Group Leadership
The Universal Music Group Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Lucian Grainge, Senior Vice President, National Sales Sebastian Bartolotta, and Vice President, Head of Employee Relations Darren Chiappetta
Lucian Grainge CEO / President
Lucian Grainge serves as the CEO / President of Universal Music Group.
Sebastian Bartolotta Senior Vice President, National Sales
Sebastian Bartolotta serves as the Senior Vice President, National Sales of Universal Music Group.
Darren Chiappetta Vice President, Head of Employee Relations
Darren Chiappetta serves as the Vice President, Head of Employee Relations of Universal Music Group.
Dan Conway VP, eCommerce
Dan Conway serves as the VP, eCommerce of Universal Music Group.
Vol Davis Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs Administration
Vol Davis serves as the Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs Administration of Universal Music Group.
Veronica Dullack Vice President
Veronica Dullack serves as the Vice President of Universal Music Group.
Mariana Gomes VP Artist Insights
Mariana Gomes serves as the VP Artist Insights of Universal Music Group.
Sean Johnson Senior Director, e-Commerce
Sean Johnson serves as the Senior Director, e-Commerce of Universal Music Group.
Samantha Juneman VP, Music Strategy & Tactics
Samantha Juneman serves as the VP, Music Strategy & Tactics of Universal Music Group.
Universal Music Group Salaries
How much does Universal Music Group pay?
How much do people at Universal Music Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Universal Music Group is $115,517, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $109,850, or $52 per hour.
At Universal Music Group, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $198,215 annually and the lowest is a Graphic Designer at $40,000 annually. Average Universal Music Group salaries by department include: HR at $167,851, Customer Support at $75,947, Sales at $156,911, and Engineering at $143,861. Half of Universal Music Group salaries are above $109,850.
51 employees at Universal Music Group rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 165 ratings) while 49 employees at Universal Music Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 54 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Universal Music Group employees include job titles like QA Manager, Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Accounting Manager. Comparably data has a total of 7 salary records from Universal Music Group employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $109k | $109k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $162k | $162k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $198k | $198k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $243k | $243k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $269k | $269k | 100th Percentile |
$115,517*
Average Compensation
$109,850*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Universal Music Group Salaries by City
Universal Music Group Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Universal Music Group
Diverse employees at Universal Music Group score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing Universal Music Group in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Universal Music Group across various culture dimensions.
Universal Music does business across the globe. We believe that our vast,diversity—of people and ideas—provides key insights into our consumers and,enhances our competitive advantage in the marketplace.,Valuing individual differences—in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,,gender identity, disability, religious affiliation, age, experience and thought—,makes us a stronger, more successful organization. When we are inclusive, all,of us know the part we play in solving problems, overcoming challenges and,ensuring that Universal Music stays on top as the global music leader.
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Universal Music Group Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Universal Music Group PTO
Universal Music Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Universal Music Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Universal Music Group on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 28% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 19% | |
Marketing | 16% | |
Design | 9% | |
IT | 6% | |
Other | 22% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 53% | |
|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh | 6% | |
Westminster | 3% | |
San Francisco | 3% | |
Chicago | 3% | |
Other | 31% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Universal Music Group
What is Universal Music Group address?
Universal Music Group location is at 2200 Colorado Ave
Who is the CEO of Universal Music Group?
Universal Music Group CEO is Lucian Grainge, their score by employees is 79
What is Universal Music Group eNPS?
The eNPS for Universal Music Group is 14
What is the salary for Jr Developer in Universal Music Group?
Jr Developer average salary in the US is 86k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Universal Music Group?
The average salaries for Sales in Universal Music Group is 157k
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