Label Assistant / RCA Inspiration
Sony Music
Franklin, TNThis was removed by the employer on 12/4/2017 9:50:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Voted Billboard's #1 ''Gospel Songs Label'' for the past 15 years, RCA Inspiration is the home of mega-gospel artists Donnie McClurkin, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Le'Andria Johnson, Fred Hammond and many more.
RCA Inspiration (formerly Verity Gospel Music Group), is the Gospel label operating under Provident Music Group, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
In compliance with the Tennessee Non-Smokers Protection Act, Sony Music is a smoke-free workplace.
We are currently looking for someone who enjoys maintaining productive working relationships, servicing others and listening to gospel music!
Responsibilities
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
• Provide overall administrative support to RCAI staff members.
• Assist in scheduling meetings for staff when needed.
• Acquire necessary approvals and submit invoices for payment through accounts payable department. (e.g. travel reimbursement, and general expenses).
• Oversee general office needs, including maintaining adequate office supplies for RCAI staff; distributing daily mail, and maintaining subscriptions for trade publications.
• Serve as point person for scheduling use of Conference Room and A&R lounge.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for SVP/GM, artists, producers and songwriters as needed with Sony Music travel service in accordance with approved company policy. Compile documents needed for travel.
• Coordinate food orders for meetings and events.
• Prepare and process expense reports for SVP/GM and other RCAI staff as needed
• Serve on rotation with other staff to fill in for company receptionist on lunches and breaks.
• Assist with label events as needed.
SUPPORT DUTIES:
• Be first point of contact for RCAI team with visiting artists, managers, and other music professionals, providing positive image on behalf of label.
• Compile data and print weekly SoundScan, production and budget reports for RCAI staff.
• Maintain artist information database, including family birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions. Buy gifts/cards for artists and send flowers for family member funeral services; distribute in a timely fashion.
• Maintain database of artist management and booking contacts.
• Organize bi-monthly listening event for A&R and Radio staffs for evaluating radio charts.
• Oversee all label ticket requests. Purchase and distribute comp tickets and meet-and-greet passes for full artist roster. Coordinate transportation when necessary. Send show invitations and track attendance.
• Upload all RCAI new releases to Sony Promo site and distribute to RCAI/Provident staff and other individual contacts as directed by A&R point person.
• Along with marketing staff, organize and support all facets of album listening events and artist showcases, including general set up and breakdown of event.
• Review Billboard magazine and other trade publications for music news and relevant information. Gather and send periodic music news to RCAI staff.
• Oversee and serve as point person for booking studio/writer rooms.
• Assist in ordering #1 and other RIAA plaques for writers and staff.
Qualifications
• General office administration skills, generally gained through at least 2 years of experience in an administrative position
• Experience in or knowledge of music industry required; experience in Gospel music industry a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including good phone skills and clear speaking voice; strong gatekeeping skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic knowledge of online digital music tools (e.g., iTunes) and familiarity with music file types (e.g., wav and mp3 files),
• Knowledge of clerical and office administrative procedures and office equipment
• Math skills pertaining to budget tracking and other day-to-day applications
RCA Inspiration employees work in an attractive corporate environment in the Cool Springs area of Franklin, Tennessee, and receive outstanding benefits including medical/dental/life/disability insurance, 401(k) match, AND 28 paid days off per year (including paid holiday time from Christmas Day through New Year’s Day).
No relocation expenses will be paid.
Your cover letter is your opportunity to convince us you are the perfect person for this job! In particular, within the first paragraph of your cover letter, highlight any experiences related to the job requirements and the ideal candidate described above.
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