Project Manager
Warner Music Group
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 2/11/2015 1:43:00 PM PST
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High Level Job Description:
Manage all materials and resources involved in the preparation of packaging elements and digital set up for domestic and international product. Solicit said information to key label personnel, WEA personnel and Cinram personnel. Format label copy documents for all physical and digital commercial and promotional products for labels and affiliate labels. Responsible for communicating and resolving release project issues with MPS ensuring complete customer satisfaction with artwork and printed materials.
Detailed Job Description/ Responsibilities:
• Responsible for monitoring album and singles schedules to keep track of deadlines and projects.
• Work in coordination with A&R to compile, clear, research and assure accuracy of credits for inclusion on all physical and digital promotional/commercial product
• Route copy to and obtain approval as necessary from Management, Marketing (domestic and global), Legal, A&R, A&R Administration and DVD key personnel
• Route packaging layout to Business Affairs, Marketing (domestic and global), A&R Administration, management/artist for approval
• Keep A&R Administration, Marketing Department, Release Operations Department, Art Director, and artist/artist management continually abreast of approaching and missed copy, art, and audio/video deadlines
• Review and provide feedback to Scheduling and Special Project team
• Supply appropriate templates/logos to Art Director/Art Department well in advance of deadlines
• Proofread all packaging copy
• Proofread all menu screens for DVD product
• Work directly with Art Directors as needed to coordinate scans of archival artwork for current projects. Liaise between designer and color separator when loose proofs are required and route for approval
• Monitor all artwork through color separations process (from digital scans to final files/proofs for printing) working with an assortment of art directors (both in house and out of house) and print vendor pre-press operators to ensure that correct templates and fonts are used and that packages are designed to company specifications
• Review soft proofs on print vendor soft proofing system before and after routing to all approving parties; write up instructions in ES and approve/reject as necessary on behalf of all parties
• Inspect samples of printed materials and labels for adherence to expected quality levels
• Archive final package copy for company wide distribution and input into GCDM
• Request and compile final print files and miscellaneous art files and upload to CAR
• Track all audio and video source deliverables
• Traffic art for digital releases and upload approved art to CAR
• Create, maintain and enter Bills of Materials into production and plant systems
• Prepare Bill Of Material forms and circulate to appropriate vendor; create and supply vinyl UPC to vendor
• Provide CD Text copy for to Engineering Department
• Communicate details of all art file transmissions to printer/manufacturing plant and digital art uploads to Special Project Director for daily Traffic Report
• Prepare label Packaging Memos and distribute to appropriate label personnel, print vendors and manufacturers
• Attend weekly Production Meeting and give project updates as necessary; attend Staff Meetings
• Attend project related planning meetings
• Contribute to special projects assigned by supervisor
• Cover for absent co-workers
Required Competencies/Skills:
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and juggle various priorities
• Ability to maintain focus in high stress environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to turn last minute projects around quickly on a tight deadline
• Must have outstanding organizational skills, with ability to prioritize workload
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to ask questions and seek help when needed
• Self-Starter who takes initiative
• Takes responsibility for own projects
• Team player
Special Requirements/Preferences:
• Graphic Arts asset management and/or Publishing/Printing/Manufacturing background
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Desktop Publishing programs
• Including Word, Excel, Illustrator, Photoshop and Quark.
Education Required:
• Minimum 2 years Editorial or Packaging experience, preferably in the Entertainment Industry
• College degree or relevant work experience preferred
Our Company is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national Origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, or any other legal recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws and the Company complies with all applicable reasonable accommodation requirements which such laws may require. Accordingly, please inform the Company’s Human Resources representative if you need an accommodation in order for you to complete any employment application-related forms or otherwise to participate in the application or selection process for the position for which you are applying. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity and will enable applicants to participate in the application and selection process and for employees to perform the essential functions of their jobs without imposing undue hardship on our Company. The Company also will make reasonable accommodations to an applicants or employee’s religious beliefs and practices as may be required by law, unless an undue hardship would result.