Label Copy Specialist

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

The Label Copy Specialist, US Release Planning will be based in our West Coast office and will support the US Centralized Release Planning department specifically the label copy/metadata needs for RCA & Epic Records. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

What you'll do:

• Project level ownership & execution of the label copy/metadata management process for assigned RCA & Epic Records’ artists from start to finish
• Collaborate and liaison with various departments across Sony Music such as, but not limited to, label A&R, label Marketing, A&R Administration, Business Affairs, Copyright/IPL, Creative Services, Video Production and artist management teams to determine and gather your assigned RCA & Epic artists’ repertoire master recording songwriters, publishers/splits, producers, performers, engineers, arrangers, samples, and various other credits. These credits all combine to make up each release’s label copy.
• Responsible for sourcing, compiling, inputting, confirming accuracy and proofreading label copy information for all assigned RCA & Epic artists so that these releases are accurate internally and on digital partner platforms and so that royalties & payments are properly dispersed.
• Confirm Side Artist rights and accurate artist level tagging for public-facing display and functionality on digital partner platforms and within internal systems.
• Resolve discrepancies between label copy and master or artwork for all assigned artists.
• Transmit physical configuration (Vinyl/CD/Cassette, etc.) packaging copy to the art director for all assigned artists to meet scheduled release dates.
• Proofread art packaging files from Creative to ensure accurate copy on art file PDFs before they’re transmitted to print vendors as part of physical configuration finished products.
• Liaison with IT for GRPS release planning and label copy system improvements and updates.
• Maintain label copy files for all assigned artists and provide accurate label copy to approved internal and external contacts.
• Maintain regular, detailed communication of label copy information to the labels as needed.
• Spearhead and maintain strict confidentiality for RCA & Epic Records’ releases according to the project reveal timeline including but not limited to using code names & internal metadata masking techniques.

Who you are:

• College graduate with 1-2 years of previous experience in the music industry preferred
• Calm, positive, while keeping a professional demeanor within a fast-paced & sometimes stressful environment
• Highly organized, discrete, meticulously detail oriented but flexible in adapting and reprioritizing tasks
• Self-confident and resourceful with the ability to anticipate potential issues and proactively work to put solutions in place
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Microsoft 365 Suite (including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel), Adobe Acrobat Reader, and familiarity using digital project management and issue tracking tools.
• Prior release planning, copyright, and/or A&R Admin experience at a record label is a plus.
• Additional skills/traits needed to succeed in this position include: organization, discretion, confidentiality, initiative, meticulous attention to detail and multi-tasking; ability to handle and work with all types of personalities; sensitivity to cultural differences; self-confidence; ability to excel and remain calm in stressful and demanding situations; strong work ethic; sense of humor; and being an excellent communicator and enthusiastic collaborator who works well with team members, external partners, artist teams, and senior management.