Release Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Release Manager - (Maternity Cover)DescriptionJob title: Release Manager (12 Month Maternity Cover)Responsible to: Senior Release ManagerDepartment: Release Management, UMGLocation of work: 4 Pancras Square, Kings CrossThe A Side: A Day in The LifeThis position will be responsible for managing the availability and production of all commercial and promotional components associated with all Physical and Digital formats released via the specific labels assigned to the Release Manager.The B Side: Skills & Experience
Be Organised
• Management and delivery of all audio and artwork assets to digital business partners, printers and physical manufacturers in a timely manner
• Creating Bills of Material and the pricing of product outfit for physical titles
• Produce and distribute regular stakeholder reports.
• Placement of Purchase Orders with manufacturers and liaise to ensure the timely delivery of stock into the Distribution CentresBe Detailed
• Ensuring all assets are to UMGI specificationsBe Analytical
• Track critical path milestones for new release titles
• Determine inventory requirements for new release titles including tracking titles to ensure on-time delivery to customersBe Collaborative
• Liaising with A&R, Marketing, manufacturers, and Distribution Centres at all levels up to the most senior
• Participate in key meetings, including weekly scheduling meetings with the Labels and manufacturers
• Flexible to work on ad-hoc projects (within the supply chain) as requiredBe Creative
• Creative input with design and marketingPerson Specification
Necessary
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Good organisational and planning skills
• The ability to work to strict deadlines
• The ability to work as part of a close-knit team in a high-pressure environment and support colleagues
• Flexibility to pick up colleague’s projects at short notice
• To be innovative and offer creative input to design and marketing
• The ability to run numerous projects simultaneously
• A good understanding of new technologies and general developments within the music industry and the ability to adapt and change accordinglyBonus 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
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Dental and Travel Insurance options
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Cars
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Employee Discounts (Reward Gateway)Just So 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.