Open call: Universal Music metadata and release asset/production assistant in SA

The position is full time and applicants have until 30 April to submit applications. Applications should be submitted via email at ZAHR@umusic.com.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with label managers to create a global production schedule and ensure timely and accurate production of all releases and formats (digital and physical).
• Managing digital metadata, including claiming videos for monetisation.
• Create and distribute a weekly release schedule.
• Coordinate the receiving, filing and archiving of masters (audio and artwork) and assets.
• Manage relationships between designers, manufacturers, and distribution partners to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Manage label copy distribution to appropriate partners (RAV, etc), ISRC and UPC generation.
• Coordinating international and domestic stock shipments.
• Liaising with the finance department on invoices and administration.
• Provide quality control and report any issues with every release.
• Management of initial new item setup and maintenance within UMG Business Systems – R2. Legacy, Milestone, DIGS & Release workspace.
• Communicate to responsible parties regarding pending activities/issues requiring resolution.
• Maintain delivery deadlines to ensure all content meets the requested street date.
• Coordinate with label and digital teams on release dates.
• Submission of all digital content according to the digital supply chain rules and standards.
• Artwork review for physical releases ensuring all files meet required specifications.
• Coordination with label personnel and UMG operations on all relevant production issues.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving on production related issues.
• Label onboarding and catalogue ingestion.
• Maintain relationships with supply chain leads for various partners to address issues in a timely manner.
• Volunteers and “pitches in” to help other team members who are under pressure. Participates in wider business initiatives and projects when asked.
• Advises on best practice guidelines and functionality of production systems to assist and guide labels.
• Communicate clearly with label partners about the current state of products and milestone deadlines.
• A growing understanding of supply chain and production process facilitating an ability to foresee potential issues and provide workable solutions.
• Coordinate with A&R, UMG Atmos team and commercial marketing regarding ATMOS scheduling timing and ensure proper DSPs.
• (Apple, Amazon, Title) are selected.
• Work with A&R teams on final sequences and information regarding audio products such as parental advisories, cleans and N/A versions.
• Update new release dates in the scheduling tool and alert team members for timely release communication.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Minimum two-plus years managing production in a record label or distributor environment.
• Advanced Excel knowledge.
• Knowledge of audio and video file formats.
• Can make quick decisions on their own.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple projects at one time.
• Clear thinker with ability to solve problems, whilst highlighting potential problems when necessary.

View the original call here.