Based at the iconic Capitol Tower in the heart of Hollywood, Capitol Music Group is home to some of the best known labels in modern music; encompassing the jazz icons of Blue Note, Capitol's generations of pop stars, and the legendary recording of Motown to name but a few. We produce, distribute and promote some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the industry. This role is a fantastic opportunity to join an organization on the cutting edge of the modern music business and, as part of Universal Music Group, a chance to be part of the world's leading Music Company.

Job Functions:

• Manage physical, digital and video releases Caroline Distributed Labels
• Heavy focus on catalog ingestion, new partner onboarding
• Scheduling products in Digital & Physical Supply Chain scheduling modules and business systems
• Product & Track level metadata entry & management; including digital product build and asset assignment in R2
• Submission, review and management of digital content and assets according to the Digital Supply Chain rules and standards
• Coordinate parts orders for audio uploads with Universal Music Studios
• Manage requests for UPC numbers & generic ISRCs
• Advise new label partners on best practices and offer suggestions on data amendments to meet UMG requirements
• Coordinate with UMG Royalties & Copyright department on video clearance requests
• Key point of contact for international releases coming through Caroline for US distribution
• Manage the content scheduled for release through the Digital Supply Chain from the set-up of the products to the delivery of the finished goods at our digital, mobile and video partners
• Manage any partner restrictions/exceptions or rights restrictions on scheduled products
• Liaise with the UMG Digital Supply Chain to ensure that content and data sent into the Supply Chain meets the required delivery standards of UMG delivery partners
• Troubleshoot metadata issues on live products

Job Requirements:

Skills/Abilities:

• Extreme attention to detail
• Logistically minded, extremely organized
• Time management, plans the timing of tasks to always meet set objectives
• Delivers results to timeline and budget
• Some direction and monitoring is required to support the organization and structure
• Is developing the ability to deliver what is promised, even when obstacles arise
• Is rarely called upon to take difficult decisions, will do so when necessary under supervision.
• Attends training when required
• Follows relevant workflow and business processes
• Is developing necessary technical expertise, keeps up to date with current thinking
• Is developing an understanding of different organisational departments and functions
• Volunteers and "pitches in" to help other team members who are under pressure. Participates in wider business initiatives and projects when asked
• Strong organizational, administrative and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• 1-3 years of previous record label experience
• Knowledge of and previous experience in Record Label operations process
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Basic Photoshop, InDesign experience a plus
• Familiarity with key record label operations terms and assets; i.e. ISRC, UPC, publishers, wav files, DDP
• Comfortable with data heavy projects

Education:

• Degree preferred

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer

This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.