A&R Admin Assistant
Universal Music Group
Kings Cross, UKThis was removed by the employer on 2/20/2020 5:23:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Description
Job title: A&R Admin Assistant
Responsible to: Head of A&R Admin
Department: Island Records
Location of work: 4 Pancras Square, Kings Cross
The A Side: A Day in The Life
For over sixty years, Island Records has been at the forefront of all the musical moments that mattered. One of the world's great labels, it has become a byword for artistic integrity and innovation, staying true to its long-established independent ethos by signing mavericks and game-changers who have altered the course of music in Britain, Jamaica, America and beyond. And, while times have changed, the attitude, street-cool and striking visuals at the label's creative core have remained the same.
We’re looking for an individual to join the amazing A&R Admin team here to help support the needs of Island and its amazing artists. No day is the same at Island. In general, you will be dealing with label copy in a very fast passed environment with attention to detail being crucial, you will also attend the A&R meetings where you will be taking notes on Island artists, what emerging new acts we are looking to sign in the future, as well as booking travel, hotels, studios and mastering for our amazing artists. The job entails regular use of the Universal’s in house systems which you need to become proficient with. In addition, this role would be perfect for someone with a strong ability to communicate and build relationships at all levels from artist and A&R mangers to production and marketing departments
The B Side: Skills & Experience
Be Administrative
• Point of contact for all A&R Admin in relation to domestically signed artists
• Organise logistics for a recording session, from writing sessions to booking mastering
• Negotiate competitive rates for remixes and mastering
• Booking the artist travel to recording sessions
• Co-ordinate audio archiving process, ensuring all audio is delivered by producer/mixer per their agreement, arranging hard drive compilation/backup, logging all masters at the Archive facility.
• Paying supplier invoices on time
• Label copy collation and R2 & Studio Hub metadata input, check all credits are in Studio Hub and ensure Artist approval on label copy
• Co-ordinate A&R input for the initiation process on each release on the schedule, working closely with the Marketing assistants
• Maintain musician consent forms (MU or island form) and Recording Information forms as part of Producer delivery requirements, for all recordings
• Supplying audio links in a secure way as directed by the A&R team or other departments when appropriate
• Taking and updating notes in weekly A&R meetings
• Any other reasonable duty as instructed by line manager or Senior A&R staff
Be Efficient
• Pre-empt unscheduled production deadlines to ensure timely delivery of repertoire, communicating timelines to A&R team and troubleshooting issues or potential delays
• Co-ordinate delivery of audio for physical and digital releases to production within Universal standards of format delivery
• Issue all remix agreements and distribution of parts. Ensure all remix budgets updated accordingly.
Person Specification
Necessary
• A proven track record within a similar role
• A proactive approach to the management of people and processes
• A strong ability to negotiate and problem solve
• Excellent IT skills; must be proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Proven experience of working to strict deadlines and excellent organisational skills
• Experience of working on own as well as part of a team
• Experience of working with colleagues at all levels
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to, and experience of, remaining calm in a sometimes-pressured environment
• Committed and flexible
• Ability to use Uniport
• R2 User (in-house system)
Desirable
• An understanding of digital audio workstations like Logic and ProTools.
Bonus Tracks: Your Benefits
• Group Personal Pension Scheme (between 3% and 9%)
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 paid days of annual leave
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan available
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Dental and Travel Insurance options
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Cars
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Employee Discounts (Reward Gateway)
Just You Know…
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.