Metadata Specialist
Universal Music Group
Nashville, TNThis was removed by the employer on 8/24/2017 4:21:00 PM PST
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Description
We are currently seeking a Metadata Specialist in our East Coast Digital & Metadata Operations group to ensure that accurate and complete data is collected and entered by label personnel into UMG’s Repertoire Management System (R2). 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 Heads of Metadata Operations.
Job Functions:
Reporting to the Head of Metadata Operations, the Metadata Specialist will:
• Play an integral part in meeting a variety of deadlines to support the labels and other UMG departments.
• Review and certify 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 to collect and/or verify information required in the database.
• Gain a thorough knowledge of R2 and the business processes used within the system, keep the label informed about any updates or changes to R2 procedures or the system/database, and train all personnel at the label who use R2.
• Interact with various levels of internal stakeholders:
• At the label, the departments may include A&R, A&R Administration, Business Affairs, Production and Video.
• Within UMGNA and UMGI, it will involve contact with Digital Operations, UMS, UML, Royalties, Copyright and various departments involved with e-initiatives.
• Oversee the work from each territory to ensure that all data and business process requirements are met as Universal companies outside the US release US owned repertoire:
• Researching older catalog material in addition to new release data and instructing the territories accordingly.
• Reviewing 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 take part in weekly and monthly department meetings.
• Conduct periodic analysis of the current data entry process at each label to identify areas that need improvement.
• Develop a strategy to address the problems and implement process changes where necessary in conjunction with management.
Job Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and potentially sensitive clients and communicate effectively while working with a wide variety of people within the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to address issues in a timely fashion and can work under time constraints
• Ability to communicate well with others and with a diplomatic approach
• Must be detailed oriented with an emphasis on speed and accuracy
• Essential to be self-motivated and extremely well organized
• Strong independent problem solving and communication skills are needed to research issues and perform special projects tasks when needed
• A client service attitude
Experience:
• 2 years experience with label copy
• 2 years music industry experience – preferably production, copyright, royalties, business affairs, new media or related area
• Data entry and proofreading experience
Education:
• Some College desired
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer
This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.