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How we LEAD:

Reporting to the Director of Fixed Playlisting in the Music Streaming team, the Metadata Specialist's responsibility is to ensure that accurate and complete data is collected and entered by label personnel into UMG's Repertoire Management System (R2). This role will oversee and facilitate the label staff's data entry work. The data collected in this system is used to facilitate the production process, copyright clearance, royalty payments, and digital distribution at Universal. The Specialist will have the responsibility for overseeing this work at one or more labels based on need as determined by the Directors of Metadata Operations.

How We LEAD:

• Support the labels and across several UMG departments in meeting variety of deadlines including, but not limited to, A&R, A&R Administration, Business Affairs, Production and Video, UMGNA, UMGI, UMS, UML, and Royalties Copyright.
• Responsible for reviewing and certifying metadata prior to being sent to UML for processing/manufacturing, and to digital partners for distribution.
• Work with various departments within the label and across Universal Music Group in order to collect and/or verify information required in the database.
• Thorough knowledge of R2 and the business processes used within the system, and keep the label informed about any updates or changes to R2 procedures or the system/database.
• Oversee the work from each territory to ensure that all data and business process requirements are met by researching older catalogue material in addition to new release data and instructing the territories accordingly.
• Review and clean records before they are used by another territory.
• Attend production meetings at their client labels to stay apprised on the progress of the release schedule, and also takes part in weekly and monthly department meetings
• Be able to jump into any project requiring a wide range of skills to complete with a parallel focus on quality

Bring your VIBE:

• 2-4 years' experience with label copy
• 2-4 years music industry experience – preferably marketing, production, copyright, royalties, business affairs, new media or related area
• Data entry and proofreading skills
• A client service attitude
• Highly detail oriented
• Communicates well with others and has diplomatic approach
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Graphic Design
• Knowledge of popular music and music history
• Presentation software proficiency (MS Powerpoint, Keynote, etc.)
• Data analysis (SQL, Google BigQuery, Excel, etc)
• Preferred 4 year degree from accredited university

Perks Playlist:

• Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – Paid Holidays, "Gift Week", Summer Fridays
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Employee Developmental Support
• Annual Gym Reimbursement Package
• Pet Insurance, plus much more!

 Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.