Accountable to: Marketing Director
Point Blank, an award–winning music school, seeks a new Head of Marketing and Communications.
We are looking for a committed team player with proven experience of leading a team and delivering successful marketing campaigns from start to finish, ideally with a background in music and education. You’ll be leading a team whose goal is to raise our domestic and international brand profile, creating new partnerships with brands, record labels, artists, DJs, equipment manufacturers and industry events. Do you have contacts in your address book like this? You are going to need them if you want to join the team.
The successful candidate will be a creative person with plenty of chutzpah who can open doors: confident, hard-working and extremely well organised. As head of department, you’ll be adept at problem solving and be able to think on your feet. You’ll demonstrate the measurable positive effects of your campaigns with an increase in student numbers. Although office-based, this role regularly involves working out of office hours and attending relevant music industry events, sometimes abroad.
Role Summary
The role will comprise the following areas:
Strategy & Planning
Team Management
Reports & Analysis
Partnerships
International Schools
Strategy and Planning
Conceive exciting and creative marketing campaigns.
Extend the marketing strategy to incorporate Higher Education initiatives, partners and events.
Set targets, budgets, campaigns and timeline.
Contribute to inter-departmental and senior management meetings. Ensure strategy aligns with wider departmental and business objectives.
Lead effective cross-departmental projects, bringing in relevant members of staff.
Research and apply for industry awards as appropriate.
Team Management
Management of the marketing team, including regular meetings and appropriate project oversight, proofing, guidance and approvals.
Oversight of the whole marketing team, including advertising, blog and socials, video content, student engagement, student opportunities, events and industry partnerships.
Monitor goals for team members, review progress and KPIs.
Report s and Analysis
Inform and discuss campaign performance with senior management. Make recommendations and readjust priorities within the team.
Create and maintain centralised budget and timeline. Ensure that this is weighted appropriately to maximise engagement, impact and return.
Review monthly expenditure across the department, including advertising spend.
Use and interpret all relevant data to review strategy and priorities. Includes student survey feedback (eg. NSS), Graduate Outcomes, advertising performance and Google Analytics.
Partnerships
Establish a wide range of partners to further the brand and enhance the student experience.
Develop a wide network of websites to amplify key marketing messages and video content.
Create joint marketing campaigns with equipment manufacturers, technology providers, artists, music producers, DJs, record labels and other music industry organisations.
Develop partnerships with schools and other educational organisations.
Strategic input into video content with partners.
Work with event organisers and partners to ensure effective presence at internal and external events.
International Schools
Coordinate marketing activity with our international schools. Includes event programming, partnerships, guest masterclasses and promotion.
Lead regular remote meetings as necessary.
Additional Job Information:
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependant on experience
Point Blank is an equal opportunities provider
Apr 09, 2019
Full time
Accountable to: Marketing Director
Point Blank, an award–winning music school, seeks a new Head of Marketing and Communications.
We are looking for a committed team player with proven experience of leading a team and delivering successful marketing campaigns from start to finish, ideally with a background in music and education. You’ll be leading a team whose goal is to raise our domestic and international brand profile, creating new partnerships with brands, record labels, artists, DJs, equipment manufacturers and industry events. Do you have contacts in your address book like this? You are going to need them if you want to join the team.
The successful candidate will be a creative person with plenty of chutzpah who can open doors: confident, hard-working and extremely well organised. As head of department, you’ll be adept at problem solving and be able to think on your feet. You’ll demonstrate the measurable positive effects of your campaigns with an increase in student numbers. Although office-based, this role regularly involves working out of office hours and attending relevant music industry events, sometimes abroad.
Role Summary
The role will comprise the following areas:
Strategy & Planning
Team Management
Reports & Analysis
Partnerships
International Schools
Strategy and Planning
Conceive exciting and creative marketing campaigns.
Extend the marketing strategy to incorporate Higher Education initiatives, partners and events.
Set targets, budgets, campaigns and timeline.
Contribute to inter-departmental and senior management meetings. Ensure strategy aligns with wider departmental and business objectives.
Lead effective cross-departmental projects, bringing in relevant members of staff.
Research and apply for industry awards as appropriate.
Team Management
Management of the marketing team, including regular meetings and appropriate project oversight, proofing, guidance and approvals.
Oversight of the whole marketing team, including advertising, blog and socials, video content, student engagement, student opportunities, events and industry partnerships.
Monitor goals for team members, review progress and KPIs.
Report s and Analysis
Inform and discuss campaign performance with senior management. Make recommendations and readjust priorities within the team.
Create and maintain centralised budget and timeline. Ensure that this is weighted appropriately to maximise engagement, impact and return.
Review monthly expenditure across the department, including advertising spend.
Use and interpret all relevant data to review strategy and priorities. Includes student survey feedback (eg. NSS), Graduate Outcomes, advertising performance and Google Analytics.
Partnerships
Establish a wide range of partners to further the brand and enhance the student experience.
Develop a wide network of websites to amplify key marketing messages and video content.
Create joint marketing campaigns with equipment manufacturers, technology providers, artists, music producers, DJs, record labels and other music industry organisations.
Develop partnerships with schools and other educational organisations.
Strategic input into video content with partners.
Work with event organisers and partners to ensure effective presence at internal and external events.
International Schools
Coordinate marketing activity with our international schools. Includes event programming, partnerships, guest masterclasses and promotion.
Lead regular remote meetings as necessary.
Additional Job Information:
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependant on experience
Point Blank is an equal opportunities provider
Summary
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. You bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. As the Creative Director for Events and Content, you will grow a creative team that identifies, creates and produces a brand identity for consumer activations, red carpet premieres, live events, creative spaces, live content and hospitality spaces. You have a high level of passion, leadership and commitment to your area of expertise. As a passionate storyteller, you thrive in a quick moving environment, and make an excellent teammate. This role will report to the Global Director of Events & Content of IS&S Marketing & Creative.
Key Qualifications
15+ years of professional experience in event design, creative direction and content production
You are highly experienced in consumer activations, performance, festival production and red carpet premieres for film, TV or entertainment brands, including digital and mobile extensions
You have 5+ years of experience in directing a team, ideally in a fast-growing environment
Strong track record in building creative identity around content production
Highly skilled in handling multiple, complex, concurrent projects
Creativity and vision that brings concepts to reality
Exceptional attention to detail, while still working under tight deadlines
You have a collaborative and team oriented approach
Strong written and verbal communication skills to external and internal audiences and customers
You have a real passion for entertainment and pop culture and are knowledgable of all types of media such as music, television, film and books
Description
- Lead and build a premier events and content creative team for Apple Services, while building effective relationships with various internal teams and external partners - Advise and partner with our leadership on strategy and standard methodologies needed to elevate and communicate each business - You will design and create a visual identity for Events that deliver content and experiences to bring to life Apple’s services and product - You'll be responsible for the creative direction of content and live events from creative concept through to execution - You'll lead creative direction of our live events and content across Apple Services including, but not limited to, Video, TV, Music, Apple Pay, Books, News, and Movies to support our business goals - Help shape an event creative identity for the services business in line with Apple's overall marketing and creative strategy with key business clients, such as TV and Music, in response to briefs and direction from each business - Partner with cross functional teams to integrate Apple media products and services live experience with other lines of business such as the NPI team and Apple Retail - Partner and engage with external talent such as filmmakers, talent representatives, agencies, and production partners on efforts and engagements as needed - Identify, select and manage relationships with vendors and agencies contracted to execute production and technical aspects lives services, events and live content - Lead and ensure efficient budget and project management across multiple business units
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Regular global travel required
- You're experienced with content and events for music, film, TV and entertainment brands
Apr 15, 2019
Full time
Summary
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. You bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. As the Creative Director for Events and Content, you will grow a creative team that identifies, creates and produces a brand identity for consumer activations, red carpet premieres, live events, creative spaces, live content and hospitality spaces. You have a high level of passion, leadership and commitment to your area of expertise. As a passionate storyteller, you thrive in a quick moving environment, and make an excellent teammate. This role will report to the Global Director of Events & Content of IS&S Marketing & Creative.
Key Qualifications
15+ years of professional experience in event design, creative direction and content production
You are highly experienced in consumer activations, performance, festival production and red carpet premieres for film, TV or entertainment brands, including digital and mobile extensions
You have 5+ years of experience in directing a team, ideally in a fast-growing environment
Strong track record in building creative identity around content production
Highly skilled in handling multiple, complex, concurrent projects
Creativity and vision that brings concepts to reality
Exceptional attention to detail, while still working under tight deadlines
You have a collaborative and team oriented approach
Strong written and verbal communication skills to external and internal audiences and customers
You have a real passion for entertainment and pop culture and are knowledgable of all types of media such as music, television, film and books
Description
- Lead and build a premier events and content creative team for Apple Services, while building effective relationships with various internal teams and external partners - Advise and partner with our leadership on strategy and standard methodologies needed to elevate and communicate each business - You will design and create a visual identity for Events that deliver content and experiences to bring to life Apple’s services and product - You'll be responsible for the creative direction of content and live events from creative concept through to execution - You'll lead creative direction of our live events and content across Apple Services including, but not limited to, Video, TV, Music, Apple Pay, Books, News, and Movies to support our business goals - Help shape an event creative identity for the services business in line with Apple's overall marketing and creative strategy with key business clients, such as TV and Music, in response to briefs and direction from each business - Partner with cross functional teams to integrate Apple media products and services live experience with other lines of business such as the NPI team and Apple Retail - Partner and engage with external talent such as filmmakers, talent representatives, agencies, and production partners on efforts and engagements as needed - Identify, select and manage relationships with vendors and agencies contracted to execute production and technical aspects lives services, events and live content - Lead and ensure efficient budget and project management across multiple business units
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Regular global travel required
- You're experienced with content and events for music, film, TV and entertainment brands
What's next in music is first on SoundCloud. As the world’s largest open audio platform, SoundCloud is powered by a connected community of creators, listeners and curators who share, discover and influence what’s new, now and next in music and audio.
SoundCloud’s Music, Artist Relations, & Label services team consists of four sub-teams that manage the relationships with the front-line executive management, marketing, and artist & repertoire (A&R) of major label music distribution companies, independent music label distribution companies, production companies, publishers, managers, and artists, including SoundCloud’s on-platform SC Premier creators. The MARLS Team manages and implements all of the day-to-day release planning, music marketing, strategy, and promotion for partners and rights-holders for the US, UK, EU, and the platform’s international expansion.
The Senior Manager, International Major Label Services for MARLS will develop and manage all major label rights holder relationships with front-line recorded music executives, marketing, digital, and artist & repertoire initiatives for major label rights-holders in the UK, EU, and expanding International monetized territories.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop, cultivate and leverage relationships with the International Major Label Music industry with particular focus on the UK, EU territories, Australia and expanding global monetized territories.
Work with Head of MARLS and US major label services team to proactively identify, drive, and build internal implementation + planning for the major label rights-holders ex-US
Collaborate with label partners weekly on plans for artist regional territory music content release planning
Implement strategic and tactical marketing, promotion, and curation plans for regional music content and regional artist releases (identifying territory differences, managing local / regional priorities, liaising with curation team on local territory trends and / or priorities)
Increasing SoundCloud’s visibility throughout the UK, EU territories, and other international focus markets
Develop, implement, and evaluate long-term promotional strategies for label artist singles to increased platform engagement, listening time, and “life of song / project” streaming performance
Collaborate with US Major Label Team and Artist Marketing Team on the development and implementation of global label priorities Identify and communicate label overall business strategies for international territories
Work cross-functionally with appropriate internal teams on a global basis to include: artist marketing, brand marketing, product, platform, communications, and data science / analytics
Regularly present and educate label executives and partners on SoundCloud’s continuous product and platform updates and overall business evolution
Work with label frontline executives in evaluating effectiveness of on-platform campaigns
Develop accurate and insightful conclusions from research data, present insights and recommendations on improvements ex-US
Create inspiring creative plans that are rooted in strategic analysis, proposition and ultimately translate insights
Weekly and Monthly label reviews for productivity to include recommending and evaluating the release promotion, song marketing, and curation performance research (on-going insights for decision making and planning, engagement, performance processes, etc.)
Develop and create label presentations – conceptualize, lead, analyze, and present qualitative and quantitative digital plans
Position Requirements:
Expertise in major label content marketing and promotion operations a must
Expertise in major label digital content commercial models, release planning, and business development (e.g- ad-supported and subscription streaming, user-generated content services)
Results-driven, proactive and resourceful team player who excels at identifying opportunities, creatively and collaboratively developing plans to maximize those opportunities, and driving them through to completion.
Outstanding attention to detail and analytical and critical ability.
Exceptional relationship development and management capability.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, and ability to influence people at all levels.
Genuine passion for the music industry and the digital media sector.
Ability to travel regularly
Requirements:
Bachelors of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, or equivalent business qualification
8+ years of major label promotion, marketing, or digital marketing experience
8+ years professional experience in technological product, platform and / or digital strategy a plus
Proficient with Excel, Google Docs, Microsoft Office, and modern project management tools
The position reports to the Global Head of MARLS / SVP of Music, Artist Relations, Label Services based in New York, New York. The position is based in SoundCloud’s London office.
Diversity at SoundCloud
SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us build a social platform and global community where anyone can create, discover, and share sounds. We acknowledge the challenges in our industry, and strive to develop an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute.
Apr 12, 2019
Full time
What's next in music is first on SoundCloud. As the world’s largest open audio platform, SoundCloud is powered by a connected community of creators, listeners and curators who share, discover and influence what’s new, now and next in music and audio.
SoundCloud’s Music, Artist Relations, & Label services team consists of four sub-teams that manage the relationships with the front-line executive management, marketing, and artist & repertoire (A&R) of major label music distribution companies, independent music label distribution companies, production companies, publishers, managers, and artists, including SoundCloud’s on-platform SC Premier creators. The MARLS Team manages and implements all of the day-to-day release planning, music marketing, strategy, and promotion for partners and rights-holders for the US, UK, EU, and the platform’s international expansion.
The Senior Manager, International Major Label Services for MARLS will develop and manage all major label rights holder relationships with front-line recorded music executives, marketing, digital, and artist & repertoire initiatives for major label rights-holders in the UK, EU, and expanding International monetized territories.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop, cultivate and leverage relationships with the International Major Label Music industry with particular focus on the UK, EU territories, Australia and expanding global monetized territories.
Work with Head of MARLS and US major label services team to proactively identify, drive, and build internal implementation + planning for the major label rights-holders ex-US
Collaborate with label partners weekly on plans for artist regional territory music content release planning
Implement strategic and tactical marketing, promotion, and curation plans for regional music content and regional artist releases (identifying territory differences, managing local / regional priorities, liaising with curation team on local territory trends and / or priorities)
Increasing SoundCloud’s visibility throughout the UK, EU territories, and other international focus markets
Develop, implement, and evaluate long-term promotional strategies for label artist singles to increased platform engagement, listening time, and “life of song / project” streaming performance
Collaborate with US Major Label Team and Artist Marketing Team on the development and implementation of global label priorities Identify and communicate label overall business strategies for international territories
Work cross-functionally with appropriate internal teams on a global basis to include: artist marketing, brand marketing, product, platform, communications, and data science / analytics
Regularly present and educate label executives and partners on SoundCloud’s continuous product and platform updates and overall business evolution
Work with label frontline executives in evaluating effectiveness of on-platform campaigns
Develop accurate and insightful conclusions from research data, present insights and recommendations on improvements ex-US
Create inspiring creative plans that are rooted in strategic analysis, proposition and ultimately translate insights
Weekly and Monthly label reviews for productivity to include recommending and evaluating the release promotion, song marketing, and curation performance research (on-going insights for decision making and planning, engagement, performance processes, etc.)
Develop and create label presentations – conceptualize, lead, analyze, and present qualitative and quantitative digital plans
Position Requirements:
Expertise in major label content marketing and promotion operations a must
Expertise in major label digital content commercial models, release planning, and business development (e.g- ad-supported and subscription streaming, user-generated content services)
Results-driven, proactive and resourceful team player who excels at identifying opportunities, creatively and collaboratively developing plans to maximize those opportunities, and driving them through to completion.
Outstanding attention to detail and analytical and critical ability.
Exceptional relationship development and management capability.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, and ability to influence people at all levels.
Genuine passion for the music industry and the digital media sector.
Ability to travel regularly
Requirements:
Bachelors of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, or equivalent business qualification
8+ years of major label promotion, marketing, or digital marketing experience
8+ years professional experience in technological product, platform and / or digital strategy a plus
Proficient with Excel, Google Docs, Microsoft Office, and modern project management tools
The position reports to the Global Head of MARLS / SVP of Music, Artist Relations, Label Services based in New York, New York. The position is based in SoundCloud’s London office.
Diversity at SoundCloud
SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us build a social platform and global community where anyone can create, discover, and share sounds. We acknowledge the challenges in our industry, and strive to develop an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute.
What's next in music happens on SoundCloud first. As the world’s largest open audio platform, SoundCloud is powered by a connected community of creators, listeners, and curators who share, discover and influence what’s new, now and next in music and audio.
We’re seeking a Specialist to join the Content Operations team in our Berlin office.
Being a part of the Content Operations team, you will play a key role in establishing and implementing processes and operations with rights holders, labels and artists, building relationships and spreading an understanding of how SoundCloud works.
Key Responsibilities:
Build deep, mutually beneficial relationships with rights holders through clear, friendly and timely communication
Represent rights holders and creators operational, process and technology needs internally
Create and implement policies and procedures to allow rights holders to best use our unique platform and business model
Provide exceptional support for rights holders using the processes you have put in place
Work closely with internal teams to manage issues and inquiries from rights holders, labels and artists
Lead and manage end-to-end integrations with new rights holders to make their content available on the platform
Interface with all relevant teams in developing new features, functions, and tools
Constantly evaluate, adapt and refine processes to improve the SoundCloud experience for artists, labels, and rights holders
Required skills and experience:
You are passionate about music and audio content
You have 2+ years experience in the recording or publishing music industry
You have some understanding of intellectual property policies or legal affairs in digital media
You are comfortable in XML and common communication processes in digital media
You are comfortable with basic SQL to get quick answers and regular reports to support our processes
You have experience managing operational relationships and/or digital supply chains
You are inquisitive, resourceful, and enjoy the process troubleshooting problems
Apr 10, 2019
Full time
What's next in music happens on SoundCloud first. As the world’s largest open audio platform, SoundCloud is powered by a connected community of creators, listeners, and curators who share, discover and influence what’s new, now and next in music and audio.
We’re seeking a Specialist to join the Content Operations team in our Berlin office.
Being a part of the Content Operations team, you will play a key role in establishing and implementing processes and operations with rights holders, labels and artists, building relationships and spreading an understanding of how SoundCloud works.
Key Responsibilities:
Build deep, mutually beneficial relationships with rights holders through clear, friendly and timely communication
Represent rights holders and creators operational, process and technology needs internally
Create and implement policies and procedures to allow rights holders to best use our unique platform and business model
Provide exceptional support for rights holders using the processes you have put in place
Work closely with internal teams to manage issues and inquiries from rights holders, labels and artists
Lead and manage end-to-end integrations with new rights holders to make their content available on the platform
Interface with all relevant teams in developing new features, functions, and tools
Constantly evaluate, adapt and refine processes to improve the SoundCloud experience for artists, labels, and rights holders
Required skills and experience:
You are passionate about music and audio content
You have 2+ years experience in the recording or publishing music industry
You have some understanding of intellectual property policies or legal affairs in digital media
You are comfortable in XML and common communication processes in digital media
You are comfortable with basic SQL to get quick answers and regular reports to support our processes
You have experience managing operational relationships and/or digital supply chains
You are inquisitive, resourceful, and enjoy the process troubleshooting problems
What's next in music happens on SoundCloud first. As the world’s largest audio platform, SoundCloud is powered by a connected community of creators, listeners and curators who share, discover and influence what’s new, now and next in music and audio. Quality Control works with rightsholders and creators as well as our internal teams to support and scale our content efforts; a cornerstone of our monetization strategy and user experience. We’re currently seeking a Quality Control specialist on a fixed term 12 month contract.
You'll work closely with internal teams like Content Relations, Community Operations, Copyright and Trust and Safety to meet our goal of representing the world's recorded music on the SoundCloud platform. We need someone with a great attitude, incredible passion and enthusiasm for people, technology and process.
Required skills and experience:
You have previously led a small team
You previously have lead projects to success
Passionate about audio
Great attention to detail
You’ll be working in a global team and therefore good comms skills are highly valued.
You’re happy to ask for help when you need it.
Experience with Supply Chain, DDEX, XML and media metadata standards
Send us your CV and write a cover letter to let us know what you can contribute to the team. Proofread! Make sure you spell and capitalize SoundCloud correctly. We are lucky to receive many applications for this position, so try to make your application stand out.
Diversity at SoundCloud:
SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us build a social platform and global community where anyone can create, discover, and share sounds. We acknowledge the challenges in our industry, and strive to develop an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute.
Apr 10, 2019
Full time
What's next in music happens on SoundCloud first. As the world’s largest audio platform, SoundCloud is powered by a connected community of creators, listeners and curators who share, discover and influence what’s new, now and next in music and audio. Quality Control works with rightsholders and creators as well as our internal teams to support and scale our content efforts; a cornerstone of our monetization strategy and user experience. We’re currently seeking a Quality Control specialist on a fixed term 12 month contract.
You'll work closely with internal teams like Content Relations, Community Operations, Copyright and Trust and Safety to meet our goal of representing the world's recorded music on the SoundCloud platform. We need someone with a great attitude, incredible passion and enthusiasm for people, technology and process.
Required skills and experience:
You have previously led a small team
You previously have lead projects to success
Passionate about audio
Great attention to detail
You’ll be working in a global team and therefore good comms skills are highly valued.
You’re happy to ask for help when you need it.
Experience with Supply Chain, DDEX, XML and media metadata standards
Send us your CV and write a cover letter to let us know what you can contribute to the team. Proofread! Make sure you spell and capitalize SoundCloud correctly. We are lucky to receive many applications for this position, so try to make your application stand out.
Diversity at SoundCloud:
SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us build a social platform and global community where anyone can create, discover, and share sounds. We acknowledge the challenges in our industry, and strive to develop an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute.
Red Bull Media House is looking to hire an Executive Producer to join the global music content team, based at Red Bull’s London office. Working in the global music group, this role is responsible for the development and oversight of video series that will live on Red Bull’s global, digital music channels across a multitude of categories, including: one-off documentaries, documentary and entertainment formats, and music performance series.
YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
(proven performance in)
Ideally 3+ years’ experience working at a Development Executive or Executive Producer level.
Proven ability to produce amazing music video content.
A deep understanding of the music industry and an on-the-pulse awareness of how music relates to, and defines, culture in 2019; particularly with hip-hop and dance music.
Strong experience in producing excellent and industry-defining video content.
The ability to work closely with internal production staff, internal stakeholders, and external production partners to deliver incredible work.
Understanding of music licensing and general music rights issues.
Apr 08, 2019
Full time
Red Bull Media House is looking to hire an Executive Producer to join the global music content team, based at Red Bull’s London office. Working in the global music group, this role is responsible for the development and oversight of video series that will live on Red Bull’s global, digital music channels across a multitude of categories, including: one-off documentaries, documentary and entertainment formats, and music performance series.
YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
(proven performance in)
Ideally 3+ years’ experience working at a Development Executive or Executive Producer level.
Proven ability to produce amazing music video content.
A deep understanding of the music industry and an on-the-pulse awareness of how music relates to, and defines, culture in 2019; particularly with hip-hop and dance music.
Strong experience in producing excellent and industry-defining video content.
The ability to work closely with internal production staff, internal stakeholders, and external production partners to deliver incredible work.
Understanding of music licensing and general music rights issues.
7digital is a b2b digital music solutions company. We work with clients and partners to transform the listening experience for music fans like you, around the world. Our digital music platform and flexible APIs are used to power comprehensive music and radio services for leading consumer brands, mobile carriers, automotive systems, retailers, broadcasters and record labels. Alongside great technology, we offer global music rights, award-winning radio production services, and content management expertise, making us a leading global partner in the digital music industry.
Centred at the heart of 7digital, the Content Operations team are responsible for the music that is available across the platform. We manage the assets, metadata and operational relationships that enable release availability for clients; making the team critically important to the business and to every artist, rights-holder & end-user.
Joining the team you will be key to the day to day operations; ensuring the smooth running of the content ingestion system and managing the label relationships. You will also be part of driving improvements and efficiency across the supply chain.
We’re looking for an individual who has some experience within the Music Industry or Digital Operation with a passion to learn on the job. This role is ideally suited for someone who wants to be part of a growing and exciting area of the music industry.
WHAT DOES A CONTENT OPERATIONS MANAGER DO?
Ingestion of approved content and metadata across the supply chain
Monitoring the queue of requests from both internal teams and external suppliers, triaging the work and providing a detailed analysis of the issue
Work with various teams to implement resolutions to issues in a timely manner
Documentation of errors, resolutions and workarounds
Retrieve and analyse data sets to inform key operational decisions
Manage and grow operational relationships with labels and distributors
Onboarding new labels onto the 7digital platform
Provide out of hours support as part of the on-call rota
Work with the Tech teams to drive innovation across the 7digital platform
Part of the team’s on call rota
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
A passion for music and all things audio
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to manage and prioritise personal workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of stakeholders
A passionate interest in new technologies, the music industry and digital industries
IT WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS TO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Experience managing operational relationships across a digital supply chain
Previous experience working as part of a digital operations or supply chain team
Familiar with JIRA and Agile workflows
Knowledge of delivery via DDEX ERN
Knowledge of SQL
Knowledge of FTP
Knowledge of industry standard audio codecs
BENEFITS
25 days holiday (increasing by one day each January, up to a maximum of 30 days).
Bonus birthday day off.
Pension Scheme – matched contributions up to 3%.
Healthshield cashback scheme.
Travel season ticket loan.
Cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working hours.
Up to 3 days paid each year to do volunteer/charity work.
Got any questions? Want to know more about the role or team before applying? Get in touch.
Mar 25, 2019
Full time
7digital is a b2b digital music solutions company. We work with clients and partners to transform the listening experience for music fans like you, around the world. Our digital music platform and flexible APIs are used to power comprehensive music and radio services for leading consumer brands, mobile carriers, automotive systems, retailers, broadcasters and record labels. Alongside great technology, we offer global music rights, award-winning radio production services, and content management expertise, making us a leading global partner in the digital music industry.
Centred at the heart of 7digital, the Content Operations team are responsible for the music that is available across the platform. We manage the assets, metadata and operational relationships that enable release availability for clients; making the team critically important to the business and to every artist, rights-holder & end-user.
Joining the team you will be key to the day to day operations; ensuring the smooth running of the content ingestion system and managing the label relationships. You will also be part of driving improvements and efficiency across the supply chain.
We’re looking for an individual who has some experience within the Music Industry or Digital Operation with a passion to learn on the job. This role is ideally suited for someone who wants to be part of a growing and exciting area of the music industry.
WHAT DOES A CONTENT OPERATIONS MANAGER DO?
Ingestion of approved content and metadata across the supply chain
Monitoring the queue of requests from both internal teams and external suppliers, triaging the work and providing a detailed analysis of the issue
Work with various teams to implement resolutions to issues in a timely manner
Documentation of errors, resolutions and workarounds
Retrieve and analyse data sets to inform key operational decisions
Manage and grow operational relationships with labels and distributors
Onboarding new labels onto the 7digital platform
Provide out of hours support as part of the on-call rota
Work with the Tech teams to drive innovation across the 7digital platform
Part of the team’s on call rota
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
A passion for music and all things audio
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to manage and prioritise personal workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of stakeholders
A passionate interest in new technologies, the music industry and digital industries
IT WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS TO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Experience managing operational relationships across a digital supply chain
Previous experience working as part of a digital operations or supply chain team
Familiar with JIRA and Agile workflows
Knowledge of delivery via DDEX ERN
Knowledge of SQL
Knowledge of FTP
Knowledge of industry standard audio codecs
BENEFITS
25 days holiday (increasing by one day each January, up to a maximum of 30 days).
Bonus birthday day off.
Pension Scheme – matched contributions up to 3%.
Healthshield cashback scheme.
Travel season ticket loan.
Cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working hours.
Up to 3 days paid each year to do volunteer/charity work.
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The Amazon Music team is looking for a detail oriented, talented, and self-motivated Digital Video & Audio Creative to be an integral part of a team that creates new and unique music features for the Amazon Music streaming platform, Alexa devices and external platforms. This hands-on role will have end-to-end responsibility for the recording, editing and assembly of audio files, as well as mixing and mastering the final product, and ultimately publishing content for customers. They will also need to be able to conceive and execute world-class, engaging video content from the idea stage to post-production, deploying both in-house resources and a network of external talent, working with artists, labels, management companies, production teams and other departments within Amazon Music. The ideal candidate will have experience creating original audio productions including bumpers, beds, and overall sound architecture, and a portfolio of music-related video content including interviews, live sessions, and festival and concert footage. They will help to develop the editorial identity and awareness of Amazon Music and drive engagement on this new and exciting platform. Responsibilities · Oversee content creation from pre-production through post-production · Develop and manage new video and audio programs for multiple channels · Develop supplementary content for voice/audio programs · Manage production timelines · Project manage workflows with internal and freelance stakeholders · Manage relationships with freelance crews in key markets · Work with brand team to best represent Amazon Music through creative content · Work with content program owners, hosts and other stakeholders to create sonic identity for new franchises · Set-up and record live audio and video · Edit, build, mix, and master recordings · Clean up and master externally recorded content to meet standards · Publish programs and deliver metadata · Be available to execute last-minute changes on deadline, and troubleshoot problems · Produce sound files (sound samples, demos, etc.) for promotional materials · Based in London, UK
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· 3+ years of experience creating compelling music-related audio and video content for media outlet, production company or technology company · Mastery of recording studio and edit suite environments, processes, software and equipment · Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify and troubleshoot inefficient, unreliable processes · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Experience working with multiple teams / stakeholders · Music and/or entertainment industry experience interacting with artists
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Deep network of production and post-production freelancers · Exhibits excellent judgment · Has relentlessly high standards · Is able to manage multiple deliverables and deliver on-time, at pace · Results-oriented · Flexible and nimble, able to swiftly react to a shifting landscape · Knowledge of current trends and history in both music and the music industry · Deep understanding of and engagement with current social media platforms
Mar 22, 2019
Full time
The Amazon Music team is looking for a detail oriented, talented, and self-motivated Digital Video & Audio Creative to be an integral part of a team that creates new and unique music features for the Amazon Music streaming platform, Alexa devices and external platforms. This hands-on role will have end-to-end responsibility for the recording, editing and assembly of audio files, as well as mixing and mastering the final product, and ultimately publishing content for customers. They will also need to be able to conceive and execute world-class, engaging video content from the idea stage to post-production, deploying both in-house resources and a network of external talent, working with artists, labels, management companies, production teams and other departments within Amazon Music. The ideal candidate will have experience creating original audio productions including bumpers, beds, and overall sound architecture, and a portfolio of music-related video content including interviews, live sessions, and festival and concert footage. They will help to develop the editorial identity and awareness of Amazon Music and drive engagement on this new and exciting platform. Responsibilities · Oversee content creation from pre-production through post-production · Develop and manage new video and audio programs for multiple channels · Develop supplementary content for voice/audio programs · Manage production timelines · Project manage workflows with internal and freelance stakeholders · Manage relationships with freelance crews in key markets · Work with brand team to best represent Amazon Music through creative content · Work with content program owners, hosts and other stakeholders to create sonic identity for new franchises · Set-up and record live audio and video · Edit, build, mix, and master recordings · Clean up and master externally recorded content to meet standards · Publish programs and deliver metadata · Be available to execute last-minute changes on deadline, and troubleshoot problems · Produce sound files (sound samples, demos, etc.) for promotional materials · Based in London, UK
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· 3+ years of experience creating compelling music-related audio and video content for media outlet, production company or technology company · Mastery of recording studio and edit suite environments, processes, software and equipment · Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify and troubleshoot inefficient, unreliable processes · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Experience working with multiple teams / stakeholders · Music and/or entertainment industry experience interacting with artists
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Deep network of production and post-production freelancers · Exhibits excellent judgment · Has relentlessly high standards · Is able to manage multiple deliverables and deliver on-time, at pace · Results-oriented · Flexible and nimble, able to swiftly react to a shifting landscape · Knowledge of current trends and history in both music and the music industry · Deep understanding of and engagement with current social media platforms
