Sr. Manager, Packaging
Warner Music Group
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 10/14/2014 9:44:00 AM PST
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WEC - WEA Corporation
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. We expect to grow the Packaging division of Rhino Release Operations in the coming months and would expect this position to manage the team.
Detailed Job Description/ Responsibilities:
Project Management
• Oversee album and singles production 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 Directors/Product Managers (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 Packaging teams
• Supply appropriate templates/logos to Art Director/Art Department well in advance of deadlines
• Proofread all project 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
Additional Responsibilities include:
• 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 Packaging Director for daily Traffic Report
• Prepare label Packaging Memos and distribute to appropriate label personnel, print vendors and manufacturers
• Attend weekly Production and Department Meetings -- give project updates as necessary
• Attend project related planning meetings
• Partner with department head to develop and implement packaging process improvements, inclusive of adding personnel (1-2 positions)
• Conduct weekly 1:1 meetings with each direct report (1-2 positions)
• Oversees staff ensuring workload and workflow is adjusted regularly for maximum efficiency and vacation coverage
• Assist in implementing special projects assigned by department head
Special Requirements/Preferences:
• Excellent time management, follow-up skills, organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in fast paced environment and be able to easily adapt to change
• Highly motivated and capable of managing and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills a must
• Ability to work independently and be a team player
Education Required:
• Graphic Arts asset management and/or Publishing/Printing/Manufacturing background
• Minimum 3 years Editorial experience
• Proficient with PC and Mac computer applications and interfaces
• College Degree 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.