Stand By Your Manager: Universal Music Group Sr. Coord./A&R Sara Benz has joined BMLG's Big Machine Records imprint as Project Mgr. In her new role, she'll oversee strategy, development and execution of release campaigns to drive consumption and audience growth. “Sara comes to the Big Machine team with a ton of energy and a wealth of experience," says GM Clay Hunnicutt. Prior to her time at UMG's Los Angeles office, Benz worked with Andy Grammer at Small Giant Records + Management. She is now based in Nashville and can be reached here.