Manager, Label Operations
Universal Music Group
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 9/30/2014 10:21:00 AM PST
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Related Tasks:
• Manage the scheduling and set up of Capitol's releases with, A&R Administration,
Creative Services, A&R, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Video Production, Sales
and International Marketin
• Communicate to responsible parties pending activities / issues requiring resolution
• Ensure regular updates are communicated to the Label and UMG Supply Chain
• Manage requests for artwork and music parts, both domestic & international
• Communicate and obtain sign off from Label Finance for all Physical format additions
to the Release Schedule
• Manage expectations and feasibility of requests from Marketing and Sales
Physical and Digital Product Set Up
Related Tasks:
• Manage all physical, digital, mobile and video releases for Capitol Music Group
• Scheduling all products in Digs and Milestone
• Submission of all digital content according to the Digital Supply Chain rules and standards
• Submission of all digital content versus the delivery deadlines to ensure all content
meets the required street date
• Responsible for managing the parts ordering process with Universal Music Studios
• Receive and produce all digital content into UMG's required formats for submission into
the Digital Supply Chain
• Liaison with International marketing and operations teams on the release plan
• Management of initial new item setup & maintenance within UMG Business
Systems –Milestone and Digs.
Content Delivery to Partners
Related Tasks:
• 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
• 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
Coordination with Operations functional groups on all relevant production issues
Related Tasks:
Delivery of release elements to manufacturing vendors through delivery to distribution
• Digital Release management
• Responsible for creating the Art Copy document, working with Artist Management and
A&R admin to obtain final credits for submission to Creative Services
• Artwork Proofing
• Routing artwork to all departments for final approval
• Responsible for DJ Promo Solicitations and Management for Capitol Music Group
Cost analysis support
Related Tasks:
• Support cost review to ensure projects are in line with UMG policies and label plans
• Working with vendors for special manufacturing and packaging requirements,
negotiating costs
• Communicating the final Transfer Price to International Marketing
• Communicate physical manufacturing costs to the Label Finance Group for approval
and sign off
Coordination with label personnel and support organizations on all relevant production issues
Related Tasks:
Activities which are required to bring releases to approval status in creating production elements
• A&R Admin
• Business Affairs
• Sales & Marketing
• Creative Services
• Finance
• Studios
• Supply Chain
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Required skills for this Role
Results Driven
• Time management, plans the timing of tasks in order to always meet set objectives
• Delivers results to timeline and budget
• Manages allocated budgets and resources to deliver results
• Delivers incremental improvements in results
• Some direction and monitoring is required in order to support the organisation
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
Expertise
• Shares expertise with others when required
• Is developing the necessary technical expertise, keeps up to date with current thinking
• Follows relevant workflow and business processes.
• Is developing an understanding of different organisational departments and functions
Building Relationships
• Developing skills of committing expertise into writing in a convincing and engaging manner
• Developing effective communication skills and personal style
• Is developing influencing skills with support
• Maintains good relationships within immediate team and is developing a broader range
of contacts
• Is developing an understanding of the importance of building trusted business relationships
• Developing ability to challenge constructively and face conflict with support
• Volunteers and 'pitches in' to help other team members who are under pressure.
Participates in wider business initiatives and projects when asked
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
• 2 - 5 years of previous Production management experience
• Strong organizational, administrative and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Undergraduate degree in business
• Knowledge of and previous experience in Record Label operations process