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Universal Music Group reviews

3.4

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,185 total reviews)
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Sir Lucian Grainge

76% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Universal Music Group has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,185 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Universal Music Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews
2.0
Aug 13, 2025
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Pros

- The music industry is dynamic and exciting, even on bad days. - Attending concerts and live music events - Insurance

Cons

- Low pay at the label versus “corporate” Specific to Nashville and MCA: - Leadership is a functioning example of the Peter Principle - Nearly 2 years of A&R missteps depleted the pipeline in Nashville - Limited opportunity for advancement - Current leadership focused on algorithms, not artist development

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