Beatsource is a joint venture between DJcity, the world's leading subscription-based promo pool for open-format DJs, and Beatport, the globally recognized leader of electronic music for DJs.
The two companies are joining forces to create a new home for the open-format DJ community in Beatsource.
Beatsource will focus on music from the following genres: hip-hop, reggae/dancehall, dance, R&B, pop, and Latin.
We are looking to hire a driven and talented Content Operations Coordinator who is responsible for receiving, processing, packaging, and ensuring general quality control of all content coming from direct labels and aggregation partners, as well as supplier data management.
This is a high impact role on a small, agile team.
This role is located in Los Angeles, CA and requires eligibility to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. Applicants who are outside the Los Angeles Metro area and ready to relocate are welcome to apply, but local candidates are preferred.
You will
Approve deliveries for encoding to the Beatsource system.
Validate, organize, and ingest all incoming content to the Beatsource music store.
Work directly with labels to fix delivery issues. Ensure content can be ingested properly and communicate directly with labels when it cannot.
Troubleshoot and ensure the quality of all ingested content including content for merchandising purposes (i.e. artist photos for charts).
Prepare and communicate error reports to labels.
Communicate with Content Merchandisers about expected releases and catalog.
Manage supplier access to Beatsource sales and delivery tools.
Work directly with suppliers to update contract status, add additional labels, and update label information as necessary.
Manage supplier database to ensure current supplier data, such as contact information, contract updates, payment information, etc.
You have
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
At least 1 year of data entry work experience
Proficiency with Mac
Interest in, and knowledge of open format club music from the genres above
Personable, friendly, and positive-thinking attitude
Demonstrated problem-solving and follow-up skills
Proficiency in standard software applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook), FTP file management, ability to quickly learn new applications (experience with XML is a plus)
Dedication to consistently producing high-quality, accurate, and thorough work
Effective time management skills and can self-manage their own daily schedule and workload
Operations skills, plans tasks to be completed in a timely and responsible manner
If this sounds like you, we would love to chat.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, plenty of vacation days, VIP access to select music events, and monthly Beatsource.com credits to keep your library fresh. We hire people who love what they do, and we make sure they have plenty of room for growth. You will work with a team that values collaboration and mentorship. We are always helping one another and sharing empirical knowledge about our stack.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LiveStyle strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
LiveStyle’s recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. LiveStyle may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
Jul 16, 2019
Full time
Beatsource is a joint venture between DJcity, the world's leading subscription-based promo pool for open-format DJs, and Beatport, the globally recognized leader of electronic music for DJs.
The two companies are joining forces to create a new home for the open-format DJ community in Beatsource.
Beatsource will focus on music from the following genres: hip-hop, reggae/dancehall, dance, R&B, pop, and Latin.
We are looking to hire a driven and talented Content Operations Coordinator who is responsible for receiving, processing, packaging, and ensuring general quality control of all content coming from direct labels and aggregation partners, as well as supplier data management.
This is a high impact role on a small, agile team.
This role is located in Los Angeles, CA and requires eligibility to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. Applicants who are outside the Los Angeles Metro area and ready to relocate are welcome to apply, but local candidates are preferred.
You will
Approve deliveries for encoding to the Beatsource system.
Validate, organize, and ingest all incoming content to the Beatsource music store.
Work directly with labels to fix delivery issues. Ensure content can be ingested properly and communicate directly with labels when it cannot.
Troubleshoot and ensure the quality of all ingested content including content for merchandising purposes (i.e. artist photos for charts).
Prepare and communicate error reports to labels.
Communicate with Content Merchandisers about expected releases and catalog.
Manage supplier access to Beatsource sales and delivery tools.
Work directly with suppliers to update contract status, add additional labels, and update label information as necessary.
Manage supplier database to ensure current supplier data, such as contact information, contract updates, payment information, etc.
You have
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
At least 1 year of data entry work experience
Proficiency with Mac
Interest in, and knowledge of open format club music from the genres above
Personable, friendly, and positive-thinking attitude
Demonstrated problem-solving and follow-up skills
Proficiency in standard software applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook), FTP file management, ability to quickly learn new applications (experience with XML is a plus)
Dedication to consistently producing high-quality, accurate, and thorough work
Effective time management skills and can self-manage their own daily schedule and workload
Operations skills, plans tasks to be completed in a timely and responsible manner
If this sounds like you, we would love to chat.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, plenty of vacation days, VIP access to select music events, and monthly Beatsource.com credits to keep your library fresh. We hire people who love what they do, and we make sure they have plenty of room for growth. You will work with a team that values collaboration and mentorship. We are always helping one another and sharing empirical knowledge about our stack.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LiveStyle strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
LiveStyle’s recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. LiveStyle may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
We are seeking a booking assistant with outstanding organisational skills to join our rapidly-growing, dynamic artist booking agency. Previous experience working in artist booking, travel booking and/or touring agencies preferred. The right candidate will be able to quickly learn existing processes and systems relating to travel booking, contract and deal memo issuing, sales pipeline management and relevant softwares as well as having insights as to how they might be improved.
This is an office-based role that combines vital operational responsibilities with opportunities to develop a career in the music industry. It will suit someone looking to work in a fast-paced, ambitious environment. Candidates must be comfortable communicating with high profile artists and partners and have strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to manage multiple organisational and administrative tasks and responsibilities simultaneously is essential.
Applicants should be passionate about contemporary music and be enthusiastic about clubs, festivals and live music.
Job Description: - Creating and chasing deal memos and contracts on confirmed bookings. - Working closely with booking agents to help them with all aspects of their workflow. - Issuing invoices and chasing payments. - Working with artists on all advancing, this will include booking travel, creating tour plans, hotels and all logistics. - Understanding international visa requirements and making applications when needed. - Keeping artist assets including riders, press packs and other touring requirements up to date. - Updating artist RA & FB pages with upcoming shows. - Managing & updating artist calendars. - Collecting post-event media from promoters.
Recruitment Process: - Applicants should submit a CV along with a short cover letter explaining why they are interested in the position and what they will bring to it.
Applications close on August 11th.
Jul 12, 2019
Full time
We are seeking a booking assistant with outstanding organisational skills to join our rapidly-growing, dynamic artist booking agency. Previous experience working in artist booking, travel booking and/or touring agencies preferred. The right candidate will be able to quickly learn existing processes and systems relating to travel booking, contract and deal memo issuing, sales pipeline management and relevant softwares as well as having insights as to how they might be improved.
This is an office-based role that combines vital operational responsibilities with opportunities to develop a career in the music industry. It will suit someone looking to work in a fast-paced, ambitious environment. Candidates must be comfortable communicating with high profile artists and partners and have strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to manage multiple organisational and administrative tasks and responsibilities simultaneously is essential.
Applicants should be passionate about contemporary music and be enthusiastic about clubs, festivals and live music.
Job Description: - Creating and chasing deal memos and contracts on confirmed bookings. - Working closely with booking agents to help them with all aspects of their workflow. - Issuing invoices and chasing payments. - Working with artists on all advancing, this will include booking travel, creating tour plans, hotels and all logistics. - Understanding international visa requirements and making applications when needed. - Keeping artist assets including riders, press packs and other touring requirements up to date. - Updating artist RA & FB pages with upcoming shows. - Managing & updating artist calendars. - Collecting post-event media from promoters.
Recruitment Process: - Applicants should submit a CV along with a short cover letter explaining why they are interested in the position and what they will bring to it.
Applications close on August 11th.
This role is working directly with the Groups Music and Events Director as Personal assistant supporting all day to day activities, getting involved in the running of the entire group of venues and projects and lots more. The Music and Events Director is responsible for 3 venues and one Games company as well many other ideas and projects in the pipeline - this role will see the right applicant work in support of all of these projects. The right candidate: - A minimum of 2 years experience in a PA or EA role - Very well organised - Quick learner - Not afraid to dive into tasks and work out the best solutions - Able to multi - task - Interested in Music and Events - Able to take on a project and run with it
Jul 03, 2019
Full time
This role is working directly with the Groups Music and Events Director as Personal assistant supporting all day to day activities, getting involved in the running of the entire group of venues and projects and lots more. The Music and Events Director is responsible for 3 venues and one Games company as well many other ideas and projects in the pipeline - this role will see the right applicant work in support of all of these projects. The right candidate: - A minimum of 2 years experience in a PA or EA role - Very well organised - Quick learner - Not afraid to dive into tasks and work out the best solutions - Able to multi - task - Interested in Music and Events - Able to take on a project and run with it
We are looking for an AV & IT Technician that will join the IT team in London. This global team focuses on delivery and support of AV infrastructure in multiple locations, including meeting rooms, in a dynamic, technology-based environment. We provide VIP level support for daily meetings, design/build/maintain conference rooms and event production stages, stream IPTV, run a range of different events, educate internal users how to self-service and offer an ‘end to end’ support package.
What you’ll do:
Test and ensure video conferencing equipment is functional.
Proactively handle issues when they arise and follow through to assure completion.
Act as one of the IT Support representatives for Spotify offices in the European region.
Work close with IT teams in other regions, keeping daily contact to make sure strategy and alignment remain on a global scale within the IT Support area.
Give personal and remote support on hardware and software problems to fellow Spotify employees.
Who you are:
You have an interest in AV technology
You are pro-active and can work with minimal supervision
You have experience in supporting macOS
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users and our creators. This is something we value deeply and we encourage everyone to come be a part of changing the way the world listens to music.
Jul 10, 2019
Full time
We are looking for an AV & IT Technician that will join the IT team in London. This global team focuses on delivery and support of AV infrastructure in multiple locations, including meeting rooms, in a dynamic, technology-based environment. We provide VIP level support for daily meetings, design/build/maintain conference rooms and event production stages, stream IPTV, run a range of different events, educate internal users how to self-service and offer an ‘end to end’ support package.
What you’ll do:
Test and ensure video conferencing equipment is functional.
Proactively handle issues when they arise and follow through to assure completion.
Act as one of the IT Support representatives for Spotify offices in the European region.
Work close with IT teams in other regions, keeping daily contact to make sure strategy and alignment remain on a global scale within the IT Support area.
Give personal and remote support on hardware and software problems to fellow Spotify employees.
Who you are:
You have an interest in AV technology
You are pro-active and can work with minimal supervision
You have experience in supporting macOS
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users and our creators. This is something we value deeply and we encourage everyone to come be a part of changing the way the world listens to music.
We’re looking for an Assistant Manager, Content Operations specialist to join this critical function within AWAL’s Digital Operations & Supply Chain team. You’ll be responsible for getting our repertoire ready for release on streaming platforms, running the rule over new frontline submissions and catalogue products alike, as well as maintaining excellent operational relationships with our priority partner. You’ll be comfortable dealing with large volumes of content and have an innate passion for debating the finer points of digital release metadata. AWAL is already an Apple Preferred partner and a Recommended Label Distributor at Spotify, come and help us be even better.
BACKGROUND
Kobalt has revolutionized the music publishing business by putting the creator at the centre of everything we do. We are now taking the same approach and transforming the way recording artists and label release music through AWAL.
Whether an artist or label is looking for the best digital distribution or a truly global campaign, AWAL has become the partner of choice for innovative artists at all stages of their careers alongside forward thinking and innovative labels. The leading artists who have already chosen AWAL includes Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Lauv, Tom Misch, Rex Orange County, The Wombats, Bruno Major, Neneh Cherry as well as leading independent labels such as Glassnote and Downtown.
We deliver audio and video to all of the key platforms using our bespoke supply chain system, powered by Kobalt’s market leading technology, making thousands of deliveries per week.
We’re currently 600 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing.
WHAT DOES ASSISTANT MANAGER, CONTENT OPERATIONS AT AWAL DO?
QC release submissions in accordance with partner metadata specifications.
Provide structured feedback for client-facing teams when releases fail checks.
Carry out product metadata updates as required across the AWAL catalogue.
Work with Product and Digital Supply Chain teams to continually review and optimise QC processes with a view to scale.
Contribute to internal Content Operations documentation, including up-to-date DSP best practices and metadata style guide.
Conduct monthly performance review, including analysis of our iTunes Provider Scorecard.
Work with client-facing teams to develop tools and resources to increase first time success rate for uploaded content.
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Experience in a Content Operations or Digital Supply Chain role, reviewing incoming content.
Good knowledge of music metadata in a digital distribution context, particularly the iTunes and Spotify style guides.
Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical audiences regarding complex metadata issues.
Experience working with content management systems (iTunes Connect and Spotify preferred).
Meticulous attention to detail.
Bonus points for experience with command line tools, in particular iTunes Transporter.
Extra bonus points for knowledge of audio-visual metadata requirements, and experience of reviewing short form music video.
Recent Awards/Recognitions:
2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee
2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year
Recent press:
Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend
Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ”
Wired - How data saved music
Economist - Disrupters
Check out our blog:
www.awal.com/blog
SPECIFICS
Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE
Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval
www.kobaltmusic.com/careers
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Thank you for choosing to apply for a role at Kobalt! By applying for a role on our website you are allowing Kobalt to collect your personal data and contact you regarding this opportunity. We care about transparency and believe that skill sets can be applied to multiple roles, so we would love to able to get in touch with your regarding other opportunities that may be suitable for you. We will therefore keep the information you supplied to us for one year. We collect your personal data for the purposes of managing Kobalt recruitment related activities and in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes. You can read our Privacy Policy HERE where we outline full details in line with GDPR requirements.
KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE
ANNUAL LEAVE | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day.
LIFE ASSURANCE | Equal to four (4) times base salary.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Business travel insurance cover.
INCOME PROTECTION | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65.
GYM MEMBERSHIP | Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 gross per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT | As part of your ongoing learning and development you will have access to a range of tools and courses appropriate to your role and career goals. These include, but are not limited to; Udemy for Business and Bookboon E-library.
EYECARE | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme.
WELLBEING | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
FRESH FRUIT AND CEREAL SUPPLIED DAILY
REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS | Including seasonal social events and parties.
POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS
PENSION | Kobalt match pension contributions when individuals contribute from 2.5% - 5% (giving a total contribution of 5% - 10%).
PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE | Managed through AVIVA.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Both individual or family cover for personal holiday travel insurance.
INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME (eligible after 1 month of service) | Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period.
CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME | In partnership with Evans Cycles.
Jul 10, 2019
Full time
We’re looking for an Assistant Manager, Content Operations specialist to join this critical function within AWAL’s Digital Operations & Supply Chain team. You’ll be responsible for getting our repertoire ready for release on streaming platforms, running the rule over new frontline submissions and catalogue products alike, as well as maintaining excellent operational relationships with our priority partner. You’ll be comfortable dealing with large volumes of content and have an innate passion for debating the finer points of digital release metadata. AWAL is already an Apple Preferred partner and a Recommended Label Distributor at Spotify, come and help us be even better.
BACKGROUND
Kobalt has revolutionized the music publishing business by putting the creator at the centre of everything we do. We are now taking the same approach and transforming the way recording artists and label release music through AWAL.
Whether an artist or label is looking for the best digital distribution or a truly global campaign, AWAL has become the partner of choice for innovative artists at all stages of their careers alongside forward thinking and innovative labels. The leading artists who have already chosen AWAL includes Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Lauv, Tom Misch, Rex Orange County, The Wombats, Bruno Major, Neneh Cherry as well as leading independent labels such as Glassnote and Downtown.
We deliver audio and video to all of the key platforms using our bespoke supply chain system, powered by Kobalt’s market leading technology, making thousands of deliveries per week.
We’re currently 600 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing.
WHAT DOES ASSISTANT MANAGER, CONTENT OPERATIONS AT AWAL DO?
QC release submissions in accordance with partner metadata specifications.
Provide structured feedback for client-facing teams when releases fail checks.
Carry out product metadata updates as required across the AWAL catalogue.
Work with Product and Digital Supply Chain teams to continually review and optimise QC processes with a view to scale.
Contribute to internal Content Operations documentation, including up-to-date DSP best practices and metadata style guide.
Conduct monthly performance review, including analysis of our iTunes Provider Scorecard.
Work with client-facing teams to develop tools and resources to increase first time success rate for uploaded content.
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Experience in a Content Operations or Digital Supply Chain role, reviewing incoming content.
Good knowledge of music metadata in a digital distribution context, particularly the iTunes and Spotify style guides.
Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical audiences regarding complex metadata issues.
Experience working with content management systems (iTunes Connect and Spotify preferred).
Meticulous attention to detail.
Bonus points for experience with command line tools, in particular iTunes Transporter.
Extra bonus points for knowledge of audio-visual metadata requirements, and experience of reviewing short form music video.
Recent Awards/Recognitions:
2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee
2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year
Recent press:
Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend
Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ”
Wired - How data saved music
Economist - Disrupters
Check out our blog:
www.awal.com/blog
SPECIFICS
Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE
Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval
www.kobaltmusic.com/careers
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Thank you for choosing to apply for a role at Kobalt! By applying for a role on our website you are allowing Kobalt to collect your personal data and contact you regarding this opportunity. We care about transparency and believe that skill sets can be applied to multiple roles, so we would love to able to get in touch with your regarding other opportunities that may be suitable for you. We will therefore keep the information you supplied to us for one year. We collect your personal data for the purposes of managing Kobalt recruitment related activities and in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes. You can read our Privacy Policy HERE where we outline full details in line with GDPR requirements.
KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE
ANNUAL LEAVE | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day.
LIFE ASSURANCE | Equal to four (4) times base salary.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Business travel insurance cover.
INCOME PROTECTION | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65.
GYM MEMBERSHIP | Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 gross per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT | As part of your ongoing learning and development you will have access to a range of tools and courses appropriate to your role and career goals. These include, but are not limited to; Udemy for Business and Bookboon E-library.
EYECARE | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme.
WELLBEING | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
FRESH FRUIT AND CEREAL SUPPLIED DAILY
REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS | Including seasonal social events and parties.
POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS
PENSION | Kobalt match pension contributions when individuals contribute from 2.5% - 5% (giving a total contribution of 5% - 10%).
PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE | Managed through AVIVA.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Both individual or family cover for personal holiday travel insurance.
INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME (eligible after 1 month of service) | Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period.
CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME | In partnership with Evans Cycles.
Kobalt is looking to hire a highly organised, self-driven and detail-oriented Operations Manager to support the SVP Operations and their team based out of our London office. The successful candidate will have previous executive-level support experience in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment as well as a track record of managing ever-changing schedules, conflicting priorities and planning international travel across multiple time zones.
The SVP Operations manages a range of teams driving the global operations of AWAL’s recorded music business and its extensive roster of clients; these include digital operations and supply chain, release management, physical supply chain and distribution, release management and physical production, client admin, royalties and community support functions. This role will be expected to gain a good understanding of these business functions and help with projects and any issues as they occur.
As a natural extension of the supported executives in their day-to-day activity you will need to be an excellent organiser and communicator, able to build a trustworthy relationship among internal teams and external contacts.
AWAL is the Recordings division of Kobalt, and provides a range of marketing, distribution and other services to artists and labels, empowering recording owners whilst enabling them to retain ownership and control of their masters. AWAL works with more than 12,000 clients and our roster includes artists such as Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Little Simz, The Kooks, Laura Marling, Tom Misch, De La Soul, The Wombats, David Gray, Placebo and LAUV, and labels including Glassnote, Mau5trap, Downtown, Side One Dummy, Wrasse and Chrysalis.
Working at Kobalt, you will help empower creators in today’s complex and change the music landscape – ideal for someone with an incredible drive, enthusiasm & of course, a passion for music!
WHAT DOES AN OPERATIONS MANAGER AT AWAL DO?
Researching, requesting and generating reports on behalf of SVP Operations & the Ops team
Manage diary, meetings schedule, booking occasional travel for the SVP Operations
Provide the bridge for smooth communication among internal & external teams; maintaining credibility, confidentiality, trust and support
Manage external relationships by filtering and prioritising contact
Coordinate team meetings across Operations team functions
Assistance with presentation documents (/PowerPoint & Google slide) as required
Working with Ops team and CEO’s office team in producing & aggregating monthly stats/KPIs reporting & generating new regular Ops reports for the AWAL business
Meetings scheduling/minute-taking/Kwiki pages maintenance as required
Support Ops team office admin/facilities requirements (coordinating desk space etc.)
Helping on cross-department projects as requested
Working closely alongside EA to President AWAL and GM AWAL UK on AWAL team events and socials as requested
Assist with AWAL management reports and presentations alongside EA to CEO and President AWAL
Project Manage special projects as briefed by SVP Operations from time to time
Data and business research, compiling special reports & organize data
Circulate information internally within the company
Manage administrative functions including processing POs and expenses for SVP Operations
Work closely with the wider teams to coordinate meetings and events as needed
Work on ad-hoc projects and support other managers in the functions
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Required
Well organised, with great communication skills both verbal and written.
Friendly , flexible working style with the ability to forge great relationships across the AWAL and Kobalt teams
Ability to deal with colleagues at all levels, someone that can hold their own with senior management colleagues
Competent with Powerpoint/Keynote, G Suite and Excel and ability to learn new Kobalt-specific systems as required
Strong attention to detail
Ideally 2+ years Music industry experience (for example artist management, record label, distributor) with a passion for music and the desire to put our artists first
Desirable
We would ideally like someone who is tech -savvy, not scared of systems and data and or strong exec assistant experience within music environment
You will ideally have…
…2+ years’ experience in a supporting role in the music industry
…a digital/technical interest and skills or business studies/MBA background would be desirable
…exceptional organisational skills with the ability able to take initiative, manage a changing schedule and manage competing priorities without losing anything in the shuffle
…crisis and issue management experience and some project management skill
…prior experience coordinating international travel and planning across multiple time-zones
…strong written and verbal communication skills
…ability to deal with colleagues at all levels of the organization
…experience with PowerPoint/Keynote and Excel
…very strong attention to detail
You may be working for a record label or distributor but most important is that you are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have a friendly, enthusiastic & results-oriented attitude.
Recent Awards/Recognitions:
2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee
2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year
Recent press:
AWAL x Forbes
AWAL x Billboard
Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend
Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ”
Economist - Disrupters
Check out our blog:
https://www.kobaltmusic.com/blog
SPECIFICS
Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE
Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval
www.kobaltmusic.com/careers
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Thank you for choosing to apply for a role at Kobalt! By applying for a role on our website you are allowing Kobalt to collect your personal data and contact you regarding this opportunity. We care about transparency and believe that skill sets can be applied to multiple roles, so we would love to able to get in touch with your regarding other opportunities that may be suitable for you. We will therefore keep the information you supplied to us for one year. We collect your personal data for the purposes of managing Kobalt recruitment related activities and in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes. You can read our Privacy Policy HERE where we outline full details in line with GDPR requirements.
KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE
ANNUAL LEAVE | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day.
LIFE ASSURANCE | Equal to four (4) times base salary.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Business travel insurance cover.
INCOME PROTECTION | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65.
GYM MEMBERSHIP | Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 gross per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll.
INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME | Eligible after 1-month continuous service. Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT | As part of your ongoing learning and development you will have access to a range of tools and courses appropriate to your role and career goals. These include, but are not limited to; Udemy for Business and Bookboon E-library.
EYECARE | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme.
WELLBEING | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
FRESH FRUIT AND CEREAL AVAILABLE DAILY
REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS | Including seasonal social events and parties.
POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS
PENSION | Kobalt’s salary exchange pension scheme with Aviva provides the benefit of a company matched pension contribution up to 5%, subject to eligibility.
PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE | Managed through AVIVA.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Both individual or family cover for personal holiday travel insurance.
CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME | In partnership with Evans Cycles.
Jul 10, 2019
Full time
Kobalt is looking to hire a highly organised, self-driven and detail-oriented Operations Manager to support the SVP Operations and their team based out of our London office. The successful candidate will have previous executive-level support experience in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment as well as a track record of managing ever-changing schedules, conflicting priorities and planning international travel across multiple time zones.
The SVP Operations manages a range of teams driving the global operations of AWAL’s recorded music business and its extensive roster of clients; these include digital operations and supply chain, release management, physical supply chain and distribution, release management and physical production, client admin, royalties and community support functions. This role will be expected to gain a good understanding of these business functions and help with projects and any issues as they occur.
As a natural extension of the supported executives in their day-to-day activity you will need to be an excellent organiser and communicator, able to build a trustworthy relationship among internal teams and external contacts.
AWAL is the Recordings division of Kobalt, and provides a range of marketing, distribution and other services to artists and labels, empowering recording owners whilst enabling them to retain ownership and control of their masters. AWAL works with more than 12,000 clients and our roster includes artists such as Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Little Simz, The Kooks, Laura Marling, Tom Misch, De La Soul, The Wombats, David Gray, Placebo and LAUV, and labels including Glassnote, Mau5trap, Downtown, Side One Dummy, Wrasse and Chrysalis.
Working at Kobalt, you will help empower creators in today’s complex and change the music landscape – ideal for someone with an incredible drive, enthusiasm & of course, a passion for music!
WHAT DOES AN OPERATIONS MANAGER AT AWAL DO?
Researching, requesting and generating reports on behalf of SVP Operations & the Ops team
Manage diary, meetings schedule, booking occasional travel for the SVP Operations
Provide the bridge for smooth communication among internal & external teams; maintaining credibility, confidentiality, trust and support
Manage external relationships by filtering and prioritising contact
Coordinate team meetings across Operations team functions
Assistance with presentation documents (/PowerPoint & Google slide) as required
Working with Ops team and CEO’s office team in producing & aggregating monthly stats/KPIs reporting & generating new regular Ops reports for the AWAL business
Meetings scheduling/minute-taking/Kwiki pages maintenance as required
Support Ops team office admin/facilities requirements (coordinating desk space etc.)
Helping on cross-department projects as requested
Working closely alongside EA to President AWAL and GM AWAL UK on AWAL team events and socials as requested
Assist with AWAL management reports and presentations alongside EA to CEO and President AWAL
Project Manage special projects as briefed by SVP Operations from time to time
Data and business research, compiling special reports & organize data
Circulate information internally within the company
Manage administrative functions including processing POs and expenses for SVP Operations
Work closely with the wider teams to coordinate meetings and events as needed
Work on ad-hoc projects and support other managers in the functions
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Required
Well organised, with great communication skills both verbal and written.
Friendly , flexible working style with the ability to forge great relationships across the AWAL and Kobalt teams
Ability to deal with colleagues at all levels, someone that can hold their own with senior management colleagues
Competent with Powerpoint/Keynote, G Suite and Excel and ability to learn new Kobalt-specific systems as required
Strong attention to detail
Ideally 2+ years Music industry experience (for example artist management, record label, distributor) with a passion for music and the desire to put our artists first
Desirable
We would ideally like someone who is tech -savvy, not scared of systems and data and or strong exec assistant experience within music environment
You will ideally have…
…2+ years’ experience in a supporting role in the music industry
…a digital/technical interest and skills or business studies/MBA background would be desirable
…exceptional organisational skills with the ability able to take initiative, manage a changing schedule and manage competing priorities without losing anything in the shuffle
…crisis and issue management experience and some project management skill
…prior experience coordinating international travel and planning across multiple time-zones
…strong written and verbal communication skills
…ability to deal with colleagues at all levels of the organization
…experience with PowerPoint/Keynote and Excel
…very strong attention to detail
You may be working for a record label or distributor but most important is that you are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have a friendly, enthusiastic & results-oriented attitude.
Recent Awards/Recognitions:
2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee
2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year
Recent press:
AWAL x Forbes
AWAL x Billboard
Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend
Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ”
Economist - Disrupters
Check out our blog:
https://www.kobaltmusic.com/blog
SPECIFICS
Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE
Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval
www.kobaltmusic.com/careers
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Thank you for choosing to apply for a role at Kobalt! By applying for a role on our website you are allowing Kobalt to collect your personal data and contact you regarding this opportunity. We care about transparency and believe that skill sets can be applied to multiple roles, so we would love to able to get in touch with your regarding other opportunities that may be suitable for you. We will therefore keep the information you supplied to us for one year. We collect your personal data for the purposes of managing Kobalt recruitment related activities and in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes. You can read our Privacy Policy HERE where we outline full details in line with GDPR requirements.
KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE
ANNUAL LEAVE | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day.
LIFE ASSURANCE | Equal to four (4) times base salary.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Business travel insurance cover.
INCOME PROTECTION | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65.
GYM MEMBERSHIP | Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 gross per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll.
INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME | Eligible after 1-month continuous service. Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT | As part of your ongoing learning and development you will have access to a range of tools and courses appropriate to your role and career goals. These include, but are not limited to; Udemy for Business and Bookboon E-library.
EYECARE | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme.
WELLBEING | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
FRESH FRUIT AND CEREAL AVAILABLE DAILY
REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS | Including seasonal social events and parties.
POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS
PENSION | Kobalt’s salary exchange pension scheme with Aviva provides the benefit of a company matched pension contribution up to 5%, subject to eligibility.
PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE | Managed through AVIVA.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Both individual or family cover for personal holiday travel insurance.
CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME | In partnership with Evans Cycles.
Joining a growing internal recruitment team in Kobalt Music’s global People & Culture department, the Recruitment Operations Specialist will oversee the management of recruitment platforms, their performance and implementations. You will be the champion how we do things by leveraging data to suggest improvements on our current processes as well as support our tech, music and shared services on all day to day recruitment tasks, from interview scheduling to events support.
To be successful in the role, you thrive in the fast-paced momentum of recruitment, but are passionate about the operations side and driven by data and analytics, technology and music of course!
Ideally you have a background in streamlining recruitment operations in a fast-growing & dynamic organisation, but most important is that you can apply deep logic to your thinking, back everything up with data with strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates alike.
BACKGROUND
Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized. This global technology platform is able to track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today.
This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK.
We’re currently 650 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing..
WHAT DOES A RECRUITMENT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST AT KOBALT DO?
Collates data from various sources to present for trend analysis, assessment of KPIs as well as recruitment budget tracking & management
Supports tech, music and shared services on all day to day tasks, ensuring a 1st class candidate experience throughout the full recruitment journey
Manages ‘Greenhouse’ ATS by running regular audits as well as supports and owns all integrations (including Diversity & Inclusion & BI Tools) ensuring the data required for reporting is correct and kept up to date
Support employer branding from asset creation to onsite events
Tracks agency usage & spend as well as details of all the term and conditions
Manages raising of POs, tracking of invoices for payment and budget purposes
Maintain records on contractor start and end dates and manages contracts renewals
Coordinates Recruitment training
Minute recruitment meetings and distribute action points
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
At least 2 years experience supporting a recruitment function in an operational capacity with a track record of managing your own projects as well as a proven ability to prioritise a busy work-load & meet deadlines
Strong system skills and experience including data manipulation in Excel & presenting findings in PowerPoint or other software
Expert use of technology including business applications & project management tools
Exemplary customer service skills with evidence of going above and beyond to deliver with ability to overcome challenges through good problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and a brilliant organiser
A great communicator; verbal & written
Resilience and tenacity to work under pressure with a positive and proactive mindset
Recent Awards/Recognitions:
2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee
2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year
Recent press:
AWAL x Forbes
AWAL x Billboard
Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend
Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ”
Economist - Disrupters
Check out our blog:
https://www.kobaltmusic.com/blog
SPECIFICS
Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE
Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval
www.kobaltmusic.com/careers
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Thank you for choosing to apply for a role at Kobalt! By applying for a role on our website you are allowing Kobalt to collect your personal data and contact you regarding this opportunity. We care about transparency and believe that skill sets can be applied to multiple roles, so we would love to able to get in touch with your regarding other opportunities that may be suitable for you. We will therefore keep the information you supplied to us for one year. We collect your personal data for the purposes of managing Kobalt recruitment related activities and in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes. You can read our Privacy Policy HERE where we outline full details in line with GDPR requirements.
KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE
ANNUAL LEAVE | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day.
LIFE ASSURANCE | Equal to four (4) times base salary.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Business travel insurance cover.
INCOME PROTECTION | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65.
GYM MEMBERSHIP | Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 gross per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll.
INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME | Eligible after 1-month continuous service. Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT | As part of your ongoing learning and development you will have access to a range of tools and courses appropriate to your role and career goals. These include, but are not limited to; Udemy for Business and Bookboon E-library.
EYECARE | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme.
WELLBEING | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
FRESH FRUIT AND CEREAL AVAILABLE DAILY
REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS | Including seasonal social events and parties.
POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS
PENSION | Kobalt’s salary exchange pension scheme with Aviva provides the benefit of a company matched pension contribution up to 5%, subject to eligibility.
PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE | Managed through AVIVA.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Both individual or family cover for personal holiday travel insurance.
CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME | In partnership with Evans Cycles.
Jul 10, 2019
Full time
Joining a growing internal recruitment team in Kobalt Music’s global People & Culture department, the Recruitment Operations Specialist will oversee the management of recruitment platforms, their performance and implementations. You will be the champion how we do things by leveraging data to suggest improvements on our current processes as well as support our tech, music and shared services on all day to day recruitment tasks, from interview scheduling to events support.
To be successful in the role, you thrive in the fast-paced momentum of recruitment, but are passionate about the operations side and driven by data and analytics, technology and music of course!
Ideally you have a background in streamlining recruitment operations in a fast-growing & dynamic organisation, but most important is that you can apply deep logic to your thinking, back everything up with data with strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates alike.
BACKGROUND
Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized. This global technology platform is able to track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today.
This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK.
We’re currently 650 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing..
WHAT DOES A RECRUITMENT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST AT KOBALT DO?
Collates data from various sources to present for trend analysis, assessment of KPIs as well as recruitment budget tracking & management
Supports tech, music and shared services on all day to day tasks, ensuring a 1st class candidate experience throughout the full recruitment journey
Manages ‘Greenhouse’ ATS by running regular audits as well as supports and owns all integrations (including Diversity & Inclusion & BI Tools) ensuring the data required for reporting is correct and kept up to date
Support employer branding from asset creation to onsite events
Tracks agency usage & spend as well as details of all the term and conditions
Manages raising of POs, tracking of invoices for payment and budget purposes
Maintain records on contractor start and end dates and manages contracts renewals
Coordinates Recruitment training
Minute recruitment meetings and distribute action points
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
At least 2 years experience supporting a recruitment function in an operational capacity with a track record of managing your own projects as well as a proven ability to prioritise a busy work-load & meet deadlines
Strong system skills and experience including data manipulation in Excel & presenting findings in PowerPoint or other software
Expert use of technology including business applications & project management tools
Exemplary customer service skills with evidence of going above and beyond to deliver with ability to overcome challenges through good problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and a brilliant organiser
A great communicator; verbal & written
Resilience and tenacity to work under pressure with a positive and proactive mindset
Recent Awards/Recognitions:
2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee
2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year
Recent press:
AWAL x Forbes
AWAL x Billboard
Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend
Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ”
Economist - Disrupters
Check out our blog:
https://www.kobaltmusic.com/blog
SPECIFICS
Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE
Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval
www.kobaltmusic.com/careers
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Thank you for choosing to apply for a role at Kobalt! By applying for a role on our website you are allowing Kobalt to collect your personal data and contact you regarding this opportunity. We care about transparency and believe that skill sets can be applied to multiple roles, so we would love to able to get in touch with your regarding other opportunities that may be suitable for you. We will therefore keep the information you supplied to us for one year. We collect your personal data for the purposes of managing Kobalt recruitment related activities and in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes. You can read our Privacy Policy HERE where we outline full details in line with GDPR requirements.
KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE
ANNUAL LEAVE | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day.
LIFE ASSURANCE | Equal to four (4) times base salary.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Business travel insurance cover.
INCOME PROTECTION | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65.
GYM MEMBERSHIP | Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 gross per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll.
INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME | Eligible after 1-month continuous service. Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT | As part of your ongoing learning and development you will have access to a range of tools and courses appropriate to your role and career goals. These include, but are not limited to; Udemy for Business and Bookboon E-library.
EYECARE | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme.
WELLBEING | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
FRESH FRUIT AND CEREAL AVAILABLE DAILY
REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS | Including seasonal social events and parties.
POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS
PENSION | Kobalt’s salary exchange pension scheme with Aviva provides the benefit of a company matched pension contribution up to 5%, subject to eligibility.
PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE | Managed through AVIVA.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Both individual or family cover for personal holiday travel insurance.
CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME | In partnership with Evans Cycles.
Kobalt is seeking a Senior level Business Partner to join a values-driven and growing People & Culture team. Reporting to the VP of People & Culture UK & Rest of World, this role will support circa 300 employees across the UK business where you will partner with the leadership teams and have global ownership of the Publishing Operations teams, AMRA (our digital music collection society) and Neighbouring Rights, as well as provide BU support for the Synchronisation & Creative teams and AWAL (our recordings function).
The People & Culture department is a growing team of 20+ made up of Business Partners (known internally as P&C Managers), Learning & Development, Employee Communications, Compensation & Benefits and Internal Recruitment.
BACKGROUND
Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized. This global technology platform is able to track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today.
This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK.
We’re currently 650 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing.
WHAT DOES A PEOPLE & CULTURE BUSINESS PARTNER AT KOBALT DO?
Partner with leadership teams on people & culture and change management initiatives
Builds a strategic P&C plan on their business unit which supports the growth and challenges of their area
Support staff by building a first-class employee experience, promoting development feedback, objective setting, employee engagement
Promote and engage in well-being and diversity / inclusion initiatives
Manage all employee relation cases from initial advice through to completion
Work with Learning & Development on learning programmes where necessary
Roll out and embed career progression framework and advise managers on compensation discussions
Ensure the HRIS data is up to date and changes are communicated to the P&C Coordinator
Use data and insights to influence and support business decisions and changes
Report on P&C activity, including headcount, attrition, diversity, ER
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Business Understanding:
Use to working with a creative or media industry
Business Partnering:
Senior level stakeholder management
Using metrics / data to advise and influence
Change Management / ER
Support staff going through huge amounts of change and business growth.
Strong handling of managing complex ER cases
HR knowledge
Broad generalist understanding and exposure to the following would be advantageous: managing annual salary reviews, actioning employee survey results, running workshops, performance management
Ideally CIPD qualified
Attributes
Business savvy and analytical
Can manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication with first class relationship building skills
A self-starter who has a problem-solving mindset with a flexible and proactive attitude
Recent Awards/Recognitions:
2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee
2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year
Recent press:
AWAL x Forbes
AWAL x Billboard
Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend
Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ”
Economist - Disrupters
Check out our blog:
https://www.kobaltmusic.com/blog
SPECIFICS
Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE
Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval
www.kobaltmusic.com/careers
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Thank you for choosing to apply for a role at Kobalt! By applying for a role on our website you are allowing Kobalt to collect your personal data and contact you regarding this opportunity. We care about transparency and believe that skill sets can be applied to multiple roles, so we would love to able to get in touch with your regarding other opportunities that may be suitable for you. We will therefore keep the information you supplied to us for one year. We collect your personal data for the purposes of managing Kobalt recruitment related activities and in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes. You can read our Privacy Policy HERE where we outline full details in line with GDPR requirements.
KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE
ANNUAL LEAVE | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day.
LIFE ASSURANCE | Equal to four (4) times base salary.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Business travel insurance cover.
INCOME PROTECTION | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65.
GYM MEMBERSHIP | Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 gross per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll.
INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME | Eligible after 1-month continuous service. Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT | As part of your ongoing learning and development you will have access to a range of tools and courses appropriate to your role and career goals. These include, but are not limited to; Udemy for Business and Bookboon E-library.
EYECARE | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme.
WELLBEING | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
FRESH FRUIT AND CEREAL AVAILABLE DAILY
REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS | Including seasonal social events and parties.
POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS
PENSION | Kobalt’s salary exchange pension scheme with Aviva provides the benefit of a company matched pension contribution up to 5%, subject to eligibility.
PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE | Managed through AVIVA.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Both individual or family cover for personal holiday travel insurance.
CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME | In partnership with Evans Cycles.
Jul 10, 2019
Full time
Kobalt is seeking a Senior level Business Partner to join a values-driven and growing People & Culture team. Reporting to the VP of People & Culture UK & Rest of World, this role will support circa 300 employees across the UK business where you will partner with the leadership teams and have global ownership of the Publishing Operations teams, AMRA (our digital music collection society) and Neighbouring Rights, as well as provide BU support for the Synchronisation & Creative teams and AWAL (our recordings function).
The People & Culture department is a growing team of 20+ made up of Business Partners (known internally as P&C Managers), Learning & Development, Employee Communications, Compensation & Benefits and Internal Recruitment.
BACKGROUND
Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized. This global technology platform is able to track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today.
This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK.
We’re currently 650 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing.
WHAT DOES A PEOPLE & CULTURE BUSINESS PARTNER AT KOBALT DO?
Partner with leadership teams on people & culture and change management initiatives
Builds a strategic P&C plan on their business unit which supports the growth and challenges of their area
Support staff by building a first-class employee experience, promoting development feedback, objective setting, employee engagement
Promote and engage in well-being and diversity / inclusion initiatives
Manage all employee relation cases from initial advice through to completion
Work with Learning & Development on learning programmes where necessary
Roll out and embed career progression framework and advise managers on compensation discussions
Ensure the HRIS data is up to date and changes are communicated to the P&C Coordinator
Use data and insights to influence and support business decisions and changes
Report on P&C activity, including headcount, attrition, diversity, ER
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Business Understanding:
Use to working with a creative or media industry
Business Partnering:
Senior level stakeholder management
Using metrics / data to advise and influence
Change Management / ER
Support staff going through huge amounts of change and business growth.
Strong handling of managing complex ER cases
HR knowledge
Broad generalist understanding and exposure to the following would be advantageous: managing annual salary reviews, actioning employee survey results, running workshops, performance management
Ideally CIPD qualified
Attributes
Business savvy and analytical
Can manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication with first class relationship building skills
A self-starter who has a problem-solving mindset with a flexible and proactive attitude
Recent Awards/Recognitions:
2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee
2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music
2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year
Recent press:
AWAL x Forbes
AWAL x Billboard
Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend
Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ”
Economist - Disrupters
Check out our blog:
https://www.kobaltmusic.com/blog
SPECIFICS
Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE
Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval
www.kobaltmusic.com/careers
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE
ANNUAL LEAVE | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day.
LIFE ASSURANCE | Equal to four (4) times base salary.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Business travel insurance cover.
INCOME PROTECTION | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65.
GYM MEMBERSHIP | Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 gross per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll.
INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME | Eligible after 1-month continuous service. Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT | As part of your ongoing learning and development you will have access to a range of tools and courses appropriate to your role and career goals. These include, but are not limited to; Udemy for Business and Bookboon E-library.
EYECARE | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme.
WELLBEING | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
FRESH FRUIT AND CEREAL AVAILABLE DAILY
REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS | Including seasonal social events and parties.
POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS
PENSION | Kobalt’s salary exchange pension scheme with Aviva provides the benefit of a company matched pension contribution up to 5%, subject to eligibility.
PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE | Managed through AVIVA.
TRAVEL INSURANCE | Both individual or family cover for personal holiday travel insurance.
CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME | In partnership with Evans Cycles.
We are hiring a Director, People & Culture to join our global People & Culture team. This role will partner with leadership, employees and P&C to both support and develop a growing employee population in the US. The Director will influence the business and drive decisions that lead to high performing teams, engaged employees and a positive employee experience. The global People & Culture team is made up of Business Partners (known internally as P&C Managers), Learning & Development and Internal Recruitment.
BACKGROUND
Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized. This global technology platform can track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today.
This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK.
We’re currently 640 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing!
WHAT DOES A DIRECTOR, P&C AT KOBALT DO?
Partner with Kobalt’s leadership team on P&C and change management initiatives
Work with the Sr. Director of P&C, the Chief People Officer, and the P&C team to effectively execute P&C strategy
Provide a first-class employee experience by promoting development feedback, objective setting, employee engagement
Promote and engage in diversity & inclusion initiatives
Manage all employee relations cases from initial advice through to completion
Provide data, reporting insights and analysis to support the US senior leaders in making decisions to improve their teams
Advise managers on compensation discussions
Design and deliver key P&C initiatives, specifically within the US and Canada
Ensure HR data integrity and ensure changes are communicated to the P&C Coordinator/others as needed
Report on P&C activity, including headcount, attrition, diversity, and employee relations
Serves as a subject matter expert on People related compliance in the US
Maintain P&C policies ensuring they are up to date and fit for purpose
Manage P&C projects as assigned
Lead by example by living Kobalt’s values and culture in day to day behaviors and interactions with all levels of colleagues
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
7+ years’ experience in People & Culture/HR, preferably at a high growth company
Experience working in a tech/media environment is ideal but not required
Fluent understanding of HR analytics
Knowledge of the music industry is a plus but not required
Previous experience with Business Partnering:
Senior level stakeholder management
Experience in influencing, coaching and counseling employees and leadership
Using metrics / data to advise and influence
Change Management / ER
Support staff going through huge amounts of change and business growth
Experience with coaching and counseling employees of all levels on performance management, conflict management, employee relations, and organization development
Strong knowledge of New York/US employment regulations
Broad generalist understanding and exposure to the following is preferred:
Managing annual talent reviews
Annual compensation planning
Actioning employee survey results
Running workshops
Performance management
Employee relations
Organizational design
Business savvy and analytical with strong presentation skills
Excellent communication with first class relationship building skills at all levels
Flexible and proactive attitude
Ability to manage multiple projects as well as manage day to day role
Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Jul 10, 2019
Full time
We are hiring a Director, People & Culture to join our global People & Culture team. This role will partner with leadership, employees and P&C to both support and develop a growing employee population in the US. The Director will influence the business and drive decisions that lead to high performing teams, engaged employees and a positive employee experience. The global People & Culture team is made up of Business Partners (known internally as P&C Managers), Learning & Development and Internal Recruitment.
BACKGROUND
Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized. This global technology platform can track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today.
This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK.
We’re currently 640 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing!
WHAT DOES A DIRECTOR, P&C AT KOBALT DO?
Partner with Kobalt’s leadership team on P&C and change management initiatives
Work with the Sr. Director of P&C, the Chief People Officer, and the P&C team to effectively execute P&C strategy
Provide a first-class employee experience by promoting development feedback, objective setting, employee engagement
Promote and engage in diversity & inclusion initiatives
Manage all employee relations cases from initial advice through to completion
Provide data, reporting insights and analysis to support the US senior leaders in making decisions to improve their teams
Advise managers on compensation discussions
Design and deliver key P&C initiatives, specifically within the US and Canada
Ensure HR data integrity and ensure changes are communicated to the P&C Coordinator/others as needed
Report on P&C activity, including headcount, attrition, diversity, and employee relations
Serves as a subject matter expert on People related compliance in the US
Maintain P&C policies ensuring they are up to date and fit for purpose
Manage P&C projects as assigned
Lead by example by living Kobalt’s values and culture in day to day behaviors and interactions with all levels of colleagues
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
7+ years’ experience in People & Culture/HR, preferably at a high growth company
Experience working in a tech/media environment is ideal but not required
Fluent understanding of HR analytics
Knowledge of the music industry is a plus but not required
Previous experience with Business Partnering:
Senior level stakeholder management
Experience in influencing, coaching and counseling employees and leadership
Using metrics / data to advise and influence
Change Management / ER
Support staff going through huge amounts of change and business growth
Experience with coaching and counseling employees of all levels on performance management, conflict management, employee relations, and organization development
Strong knowledge of New York/US employment regulations
Broad generalist understanding and exposure to the following is preferred:
Managing annual talent reviews
Annual compensation planning
Actioning employee survey results
Running workshops
Performance management
Employee relations
Organizational design
Business savvy and analytical with strong presentation skills
Excellent communication with first class relationship building skills at all levels
Flexible and proactive attitude
Ability to manage multiple projects as well as manage day to day role
Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
We're Growing!
Don't see an opening that's a fit with your experience? Submit your resume here and we'll contact you when a role opens that might be a match.
We've grown by 150% over the past year and are always adding new roles.
If you have experience in Artist Relations, Business Development, Creative, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Merchandising, Office Services, People Ops, Product Management, or Sales, we want to hear from you.
Why Splice?
We’re building a creative ecosystem for music producers. With this ecosystem, we’re cultivating a global community of creators that fosters inspiration, connection, focus, and growth.
Our work environment is no different. We champion collaboration, big ideas, helping where we can and asking for assistance when we need it. We aim for steady, measured expansion through experimentation and iteration. We encourage optimism, inclusion, and transparency in the workplace. We aren’t afraid to stumble, because every stumble can teach us something about our processes, strategies, and even ourselves.
We don’t just hire people who mirror our culture. We hire people who add to it.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Splice is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.
Jul 09, 2019
Full time
We're Growing!
Don't see an opening that's a fit with your experience? Submit your resume here and we'll contact you when a role opens that might be a match.
We've grown by 150% over the past year and are always adding new roles.
If you have experience in Artist Relations, Business Development, Creative, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Merchandising, Office Services, People Ops, Product Management, or Sales, we want to hear from you.
Why Splice?
We’re building a creative ecosystem for music producers. With this ecosystem, we’re cultivating a global community of creators that fosters inspiration, connection, focus, and growth.
Our work environment is no different. We champion collaboration, big ideas, helping where we can and asking for assistance when we need it. We aim for steady, measured expansion through experimentation and iteration. We encourage optimism, inclusion, and transparency in the workplace. We aren’t afraid to stumble, because every stumble can teach us something about our processes, strategies, and even ourselves.
We don’t just hire people who mirror our culture. We hire people who add to it.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Splice is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.
Résumé du Poste :
En équipe avec l'Agence Quatrième Mur qui s'occupe de la production de l'événement, et l’association Sarcus Festival qui s’occupe de sa programmation, le directeur technique / régisseur général dirige et assure la mise en œuvre en amont et sur le terrain des moyens humains, matériels, logistiques et financiers nécessaire à l'organisation du Sarcus Festival, en respectant rigoureusement le cahier des charges établi avec l’équipe de production (budget, planning, logistique, parti-pris du projet…).
L’événement, qui fête sa quatrième édition les 20, 21 et 22 septembre 2019, a pour concept la (dé)connexion : il a lieu au château-monastère de la Corroirie, bâtisse datée du XIè siècle classée monument historique et protégé à l’UNESCO situé en Indre et Loire, sera sans portables grâce à notre partenaire Yondr et enfin accueillera une programmation 100% française principalement en musique électronique, et aussi en disco, funk, musique du monde, art visuel, art numérique et spectacle vivant.
Le Sarcus Festival a prévu d'accueillir pour sa prochaine édition 1600 festivaliers et 300 artistes, staff et bénévoles sur 3 jours, avec un camping, deux scène musicales principales, une scène spectacle vivant / arts visuels, des espace de vie / chill et enfin deux bars et quatre foodtrucks.
Rôle dans l’équipe :
En équipe resserrée avec le directeur de l'Agence Quatrième Mur, le chef de projet du festival et le régisseur scène présent depuis la seconde édition, nous assurerons l’ensemble de la production du Festival et serons amenés à gérer les équipes techniques, staff, bénévoles et prestataires. Dans une hiérarchie horizontale et une bonne ambiance de travail, nous cherchons idéalement une personne souhaitant s'investir à moyen-long terme professionnellement et humainement dans un projet novateur, avec de fortes valeurs d'ouverture, de respect et de travail.
Missions précises :
En amont de l’événement :
- Appropriation du dossier de sécurité déjà transmis à la préfecture et passage de la commission de sécurité
- Appropriation et suivi du cahier des charges
- Appropriation et suivi du budget
- Appropriation et suivi des infrastructures d’accueil et de leur logistique : barriérage, sécurité, sûreté, bars et espaces de stockage, banque, accueil des festivaliers, scan ticket, couvertures des espaces (barnum), sanitaires, accueil et logements bénévole et staff
- Finalisation des devis
- Appropriation du plan d’implantation détaillé du site pour envoi au graphiste
- Logistique du montage et démontage.
- Planification de la distribution électrique et recrutement d’un électricien
In situ de l’événement :
- Mise en place du cahier des charges
- Management des équipes de régie : assistant régie générale, cariste, roadie
- Suivi du budget et communication avec le reste de l'équipe de production
- Mise en place des infrastructures d’accueil et de leur logistique : barriérage, sécurité, bars et espaces de stockage, banque, accueil des festivaliers, scan ticket, couvertures des espaces (barnum), sanitaires, accueil et logements bénévole et staff.
- Organisation du montage et démontage
Rémunérations et contractualisation :
Rémunération à négocier, possibilités de contractualisation diverses : CDD, intermittent, facturation.
Jul 08, 2019
Part time
Résumé du Poste :
En équipe avec l'Agence Quatrième Mur qui s'occupe de la production de l'événement, et l’association Sarcus Festival qui s’occupe de sa programmation, le directeur technique / régisseur général dirige et assure la mise en œuvre en amont et sur le terrain des moyens humains, matériels, logistiques et financiers nécessaire à l'organisation du Sarcus Festival, en respectant rigoureusement le cahier des charges établi avec l’équipe de production (budget, planning, logistique, parti-pris du projet…).
L’événement, qui fête sa quatrième édition les 20, 21 et 22 septembre 2019, a pour concept la (dé)connexion : il a lieu au château-monastère de la Corroirie, bâtisse datée du XIè siècle classée monument historique et protégé à l’UNESCO situé en Indre et Loire, sera sans portables grâce à notre partenaire Yondr et enfin accueillera une programmation 100% française principalement en musique électronique, et aussi en disco, funk, musique du monde, art visuel, art numérique et spectacle vivant.
Le Sarcus Festival a prévu d'accueillir pour sa prochaine édition 1600 festivaliers et 300 artistes, staff et bénévoles sur 3 jours, avec un camping, deux scène musicales principales, une scène spectacle vivant / arts visuels, des espace de vie / chill et enfin deux bars et quatre foodtrucks.
Rôle dans l’équipe :
En équipe resserrée avec le directeur de l'Agence Quatrième Mur, le chef de projet du festival et le régisseur scène présent depuis la seconde édition, nous assurerons l’ensemble de la production du Festival et serons amenés à gérer les équipes techniques, staff, bénévoles et prestataires. Dans une hiérarchie horizontale et une bonne ambiance de travail, nous cherchons idéalement une personne souhaitant s'investir à moyen-long terme professionnellement et humainement dans un projet novateur, avec de fortes valeurs d'ouverture, de respect et de travail.
Missions précises :
En amont de l’événement :
- Appropriation du dossier de sécurité déjà transmis à la préfecture et passage de la commission de sécurité
- Appropriation et suivi du cahier des charges
- Appropriation et suivi du budget
- Appropriation et suivi des infrastructures d’accueil et de leur logistique : barriérage, sécurité, sûreté, bars et espaces de stockage, banque, accueil des festivaliers, scan ticket, couvertures des espaces (barnum), sanitaires, accueil et logements bénévole et staff
- Finalisation des devis
- Appropriation du plan d’implantation détaillé du site pour envoi au graphiste
- Logistique du montage et démontage.
- Planification de la distribution électrique et recrutement d’un électricien
In situ de l’événement :
- Mise en place du cahier des charges
- Management des équipes de régie : assistant régie générale, cariste, roadie
- Suivi du budget et communication avec le reste de l'équipe de production
- Mise en place des infrastructures d’accueil et de leur logistique : barriérage, sécurité, bars et espaces de stockage, banque, accueil des festivaliers, scan ticket, couvertures des espaces (barnum), sanitaires, accueil et logements bénévole et staff.
- Organisation du montage et démontage
Rémunérations et contractualisation :
Rémunération à négocier, possibilités de contractualisation diverses : CDD, intermittent, facturation.
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 Senior Manager 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
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
Provide feedback and process management solutions to internal teams like Product, Engineering, Legal, and Copyright to represent the technical and operational needs
Lead high level project management for the Content Operations team by introducing and implementing frameworks around processes and launches.
Required skills and experience:
You are passionate about music and audio content
You have 6+ years experience managing operational relationships, music content catalogs and supply chain
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
You take ownership of issues to find solutions and can manage multiple technical issues and cross functional projects
You have the ability to break down and communicate complex, technical problems and solutions
You have an understanding of intellectual property policies or legal affairs in digital media
You are inquisitive, resourceful, and enjoy the process troubleshooting problems
Jun 24, 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 Senior Manager 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
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
Provide feedback and process management solutions to internal teams like Product, Engineering, Legal, and Copyright to represent the technical and operational needs
Lead high level project management for the Content Operations team by introducing and implementing frameworks around processes and launches.
Required skills and experience:
You are passionate about music and audio content
You have 6+ years experience managing operational relationships, music content catalogs and supply chain
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
You take ownership of issues to find solutions and can manage multiple technical issues and cross functional projects
You have the ability to break down and communicate complex, technical problems and solutions
You have an understanding of intellectual property policies or legal affairs in digital media
You are inquisitive, resourceful, and enjoy the process troubleshooting problems
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.
At SoundCloud, we always looking for ways to better serve the artists and musicians that upload to SoundCloud everyday. You will help form, validate, and incubate key strategic initiatives. Your work will help influence the priorities and projects undertaken by our go to market teams focused on the users that upload to SoundCloud. Above all, your work will impact the careers of many artists and musicians worldwide.
You will:
Inspire and develop our strategy, compile regular reports, drive go to market alignment and provide modeling support
Build sustainable cross functional relationships across the business, especially product, marketing, content and finance
Be accountable for the business case modeling and analytics of all go to market initiatives.
Build frameworks and tools to optimize product-specific and marketing initiatives as well as support new areas of exploration
Independently run, ad-hoc projects to analyze and understand business implications of proposed decisions
Who you are
Passionate about the future of music
Degree in Business, Finance, or related field, ideally an MBA
5+ years in Business Strategy, Consulting or Investment Banking, ideally with Music experience
Having Pricing experience and/or subscription experience is a plus.
Strong communication/presentation skills with a track record of presenting complex analysis to executives/senior management and peers
Excellent business judgment; ability to handle complex situations with clarity and confidence and thorough analysis (you do the work!)
Excellent ability to build relationships and networks with multiple functions, regions, and at all levels of the organization
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills (financial modeling)
Strong resiliency and ambition to get things done despite an often-changing market and competitive situation
Excellent stakeholder management skills with both technical and business audiences
Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail to continually improve the user’s experience
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.
Jun 24, 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.
At SoundCloud, we always looking for ways to better serve the artists and musicians that upload to SoundCloud everyday. You will help form, validate, and incubate key strategic initiatives. Your work will help influence the priorities and projects undertaken by our go to market teams focused on the users that upload to SoundCloud. Above all, your work will impact the careers of many artists and musicians worldwide.
You will:
Inspire and develop our strategy, compile regular reports, drive go to market alignment and provide modeling support
Build sustainable cross functional relationships across the business, especially product, marketing, content and finance
Be accountable for the business case modeling and analytics of all go to market initiatives.
Build frameworks and tools to optimize product-specific and marketing initiatives as well as support new areas of exploration
Independently run, ad-hoc projects to analyze and understand business implications of proposed decisions
Who you are
Passionate about the future of music
Degree in Business, Finance, or related field, ideally an MBA
5+ years in Business Strategy, Consulting or Investment Banking, ideally with Music experience
Having Pricing experience and/or subscription experience is a plus.
Strong communication/presentation skills with a track record of presenting complex analysis to executives/senior management and peers
Excellent business judgment; ability to handle complex situations with clarity and confidence and thorough analysis (you do the work!)
Excellent ability to build relationships and networks with multiple functions, regions, and at all levels of the organization
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills (financial modeling)
Strong resiliency and ambition to get things done despite an often-changing market and competitive situation
Excellent stakeholder management skills with both technical and business audiences
Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail to continually improve the user’s experience
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.
SoundCloud is the world's leading audio platform, allowing everyone to share and discover unique content anywhere, anytime, on the web and on mobile. SoundCloud is looking for a Senior Manager, Marketing Operations to join its global brand marketing team. This individual will provide operational, production and creative support across the global marketing and communication teams. This role is based in SoundCloud’s New York office and will report to the Vice President, Brand Marketing.
Role overview
SoundCloud is seeking an experienced marketing operations professional to improve overall marketing efficiency and effectiveness, by developing and applying a structured approach to resource management and existing project management processes, in partnership with marketing leadership and business.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead project management process for key cross-functional initiatives across Marketing, Artist Relations, Communications and business teams
Manage communication on all creative development queue across internal stakeholders
Manage go-to-market timelines and processes in partnership with business leadership
Maintain status, budget tracking and reporting on key marketing initiatives
Experience and Skills
5-7 years’ experience working at a brand or agency in a marketing operations, project management or production role; experience in music, entertainment/lifestyle and/or technology a must
Extremely detail-oriented with a passion for process
Strong written and verbal skills
Track-record of success navigating a global workplace and managing projects across multiple time zones
Jun 24, 2019
Full time
SoundCloud is the world's leading audio platform, allowing everyone to share and discover unique content anywhere, anytime, on the web and on mobile. SoundCloud is looking for a Senior Manager, Marketing Operations to join its global brand marketing team. This individual will provide operational, production and creative support across the global marketing and communication teams. This role is based in SoundCloud’s New York office and will report to the Vice President, Brand Marketing.
Role overview
SoundCloud is seeking an experienced marketing operations professional to improve overall marketing efficiency and effectiveness, by developing and applying a structured approach to resource management and existing project management processes, in partnership with marketing leadership and business.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead project management process for key cross-functional initiatives across Marketing, Artist Relations, Communications and business teams
Manage communication on all creative development queue across internal stakeholders
Manage go-to-market timelines and processes in partnership with business leadership
Maintain status, budget tracking and reporting on key marketing initiatives
Experience and Skills
5-7 years’ experience working at a brand or agency in a marketing operations, project management or production role; experience in music, entertainment/lifestyle and/or technology a must
Extremely detail-oriented with a passion for process
Strong written and verbal skills
Track-record of success navigating a global workplace and managing projects across multiple time zones
Radio studio assistants provide vital support in the development and day-to-day production of local and national radio. In this role, you'll give practical assistance to programme producers and presenters to ensure that shows run as smoothly as possible.
You'll undertake key administrative activities as well as assisting in planning, researching and producing live and pre-recorded radio programmes. Assistants often have creative input on the development of new shows or features.
The broad scope of the role, encompassing production and technical skills, means that it is a common starting point for a career in radio.
Requirements
Common tasks are likely to include:
* undertaking general research for programmes * administrative duties * arranging and overseeing guest visits and freelance staff * maintaining up-to-date contact lists * producing transcripts, programme logs and running orders * recording programme costs * preparing contracts and payments for guests and contributors * answering and archiving details of calls for phone-ins and competitions * archiving past programmes * booking resources, facilities, studio time and equipment * securing clearances and licences as necessary * editing audio packages with digital editing software * assisting with time-keeping and the recording of transmissions * supporting the production team * 'driving the desk' for some pre-recorded or live programmes * contributing to the creative input of a show, for example writing cues and updating scripts * liaising with publicity departments about programme trailers and competition prizes * updating the programme or station website and ensuring that the on-air and online content are the same.
You will normally have the opportunity to undertake other ad-hoc duties and contribute your ideas. If you work for a smaller station, you may have more creative input and your role could include more high-profile activities, such as:
* researching and interviewing guests * researching news stories and pitching new ideas * creating and producing items of a programme * choosing music * presenting shows or small sections of a programme, such as news items and reviews of music, films or books.
Studio Requirements. 1. Basic DAW Knowledge 2. Basic MS Excel Knowledge 3. Comfortable in writing small descriptions about mixes.
Audio Mastering:
1. Make Sure all sets from all different computers used for streaming are copied onto Mac mini in the respective Ableton Folder. 2. Check the audio for quality and corruption. 3. Audio needs to be levelled out anywhere -3db to -7db. Then apply Fab filter levelling plugins accordingly. 4. If there are dry Vocals, or Interviews on the mix, make sure consistent levels are maintained. 5. If the Show has its own Jingle put current boxout jingle. 6. While exporting correct nomenclature has to be followed and the audio is exported into the the respective show/event folder.
Audio/Mix Archiving: Artowork and tracklists
1. Make sure images and tracklists have been received and archived in the correct folders on Google Drive.
Mixes and Audio .wavs/ .mp3 itunes backp
1. There are 2 back-ups of year 01. One single hard drive + A copy on 4tb Main storage drive. 2. There will similarly be 2 back-ups of year 02, one main drive + another on the same 4tb main storage. 3. A back-up of all files needs to be done meticulously every 2 months, so as to be able to free up space on Google drive and also stay organised. 4. Itunes .mp3’s are always backed up, but never deleted. 5. Ableton projects and final masters.wavs are always backed up, then deleted off the drive after double checking everything and confirming all content is in fact, backed up.
Uploads & Website updating: 1. Upload 320kbps.mp3 files to Mixcloud. 2. Go through the mix and make sure the correct mix is being uploaded. 3. Make sure correct nomenclature is followed for each show and mix. 4. Choose up to 5 appropriate genre tags for each mix. 5. After publishing the post, the mix has to put in its respective playlist. 6. Mix will now have to be archived on the website under the correct show.
Benefits
We are a rapidly expanding music tech business. We offer a culture of personal development and role growth. You will have the pleasure of working with a small, ambitious team that regularly takes on immensely challenging tasks, thereby giving boxout.fm it's identity as a fast-moving organisation. This will also give you the opportunity to grow and expand on your role.
This is a Delhi-based position. You will report to the Radio Manager.
In addition to base salary, boxout.fm offers myriad benefits such as a flexible working culture, a great office environment and strong opportunities for personal development even outside of your specific boxout-related work.
Jun 19, 2019
Full time
Radio studio assistants provide vital support in the development and day-to-day production of local and national radio. In this role, you'll give practical assistance to programme producers and presenters to ensure that shows run as smoothly as possible.
You'll undertake key administrative activities as well as assisting in planning, researching and producing live and pre-recorded radio programmes. Assistants often have creative input on the development of new shows or features.
The broad scope of the role, encompassing production and technical skills, means that it is a common starting point for a career in radio.
Requirements
Common tasks are likely to include:
* undertaking general research for programmes * administrative duties * arranging and overseeing guest visits and freelance staff * maintaining up-to-date contact lists * producing transcripts, programme logs and running orders * recording programme costs * preparing contracts and payments for guests and contributors * answering and archiving details of calls for phone-ins and competitions * archiving past programmes * booking resources, facilities, studio time and equipment * securing clearances and licences as necessary * editing audio packages with digital editing software * assisting with time-keeping and the recording of transmissions * supporting the production team * 'driving the desk' for some pre-recorded or live programmes * contributing to the creative input of a show, for example writing cues and updating scripts * liaising with publicity departments about programme trailers and competition prizes * updating the programme or station website and ensuring that the on-air and online content are the same.
You will normally have the opportunity to undertake other ad-hoc duties and contribute your ideas. If you work for a smaller station, you may have more creative input and your role could include more high-profile activities, such as:
* researching and interviewing guests * researching news stories and pitching new ideas * creating and producing items of a programme * choosing music * presenting shows or small sections of a programme, such as news items and reviews of music, films or books.
Studio Requirements. 1. Basic DAW Knowledge 2. Basic MS Excel Knowledge 3. Comfortable in writing small descriptions about mixes.
Audio Mastering:
1. Make Sure all sets from all different computers used for streaming are copied onto Mac mini in the respective Ableton Folder. 2. Check the audio for quality and corruption. 3. Audio needs to be levelled out anywhere -3db to -7db. Then apply Fab filter levelling plugins accordingly. 4. If there are dry Vocals, or Interviews on the mix, make sure consistent levels are maintained. 5. If the Show has its own Jingle put current boxout jingle. 6. While exporting correct nomenclature has to be followed and the audio is exported into the the respective show/event folder.
Audio/Mix Archiving: Artowork and tracklists
1. Make sure images and tracklists have been received and archived in the correct folders on Google Drive.
Mixes and Audio .wavs/ .mp3 itunes backp
1. There are 2 back-ups of year 01. One single hard drive + A copy on 4tb Main storage drive. 2. There will similarly be 2 back-ups of year 02, one main drive + another on the same 4tb main storage. 3. A back-up of all files needs to be done meticulously every 2 months, so as to be able to free up space on Google drive and also stay organised. 4. Itunes .mp3’s are always backed up, but never deleted. 5. Ableton projects and final masters.wavs are always backed up, then deleted off the drive after double checking everything and confirming all content is in fact, backed up.
Uploads & Website updating: 1. Upload 320kbps.mp3 files to Mixcloud. 2. Go through the mix and make sure the correct mix is being uploaded. 3. Make sure correct nomenclature is followed for each show and mix. 4. Choose up to 5 appropriate genre tags for each mix. 5. After publishing the post, the mix has to put in its respective playlist. 6. Mix will now have to be archived on the website under the correct show.
Benefits
We are a rapidly expanding music tech business. We offer a culture of personal development and role growth. You will have the pleasure of working with a small, ambitious team that regularly takes on immensely challenging tasks, thereby giving boxout.fm it's identity as a fast-moving organisation. This will also give you the opportunity to grow and expand on your role.
This is a Delhi-based position. You will report to the Radio Manager.
In addition to base salary, boxout.fm offers myriad benefits such as a flexible working culture, a great office environment and strong opportunities for personal development even outside of your specific boxout-related work.
Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of electronic musical instruments including; keyboards & synthesisers, guitar products, electronic percussion kits, digital recording equipment, amplifiers and audio processing devices.
The Position: The purpose of this role, is to support the European Channel Marketing Manager to distribute commercial, impactful and engaging content and sales material for internal sales staff, channel partners and direct sales platforms. Key focuses include: managing assets on Roland’s sales and operations tool and maintaining products on e-commerce platforms. This will include; collation of products information and assets, uploading products and maintaining the sales enablement database, across all European sales units. You will also assist the ECMM in the management of POS materials throughout the European Dealer Network.
Key Duties:
To support the ECMM with day-to-day sales ops and marketing tasks.
Update sales enablement tool for field staff:
Manage content in all European languages and currencies, ensuring that the correct sales units, receive the correct content for their region.
Prepare regular usage reports for regional Sales managers.
Maintain Roland products on all e-commerce platforms:
Adding new products (Excel knowledge is a must).
Monitoring and updating current products.
Supporting the ECMM with a diverse range of e-commerce specific marketing and administrative duties.
Collate assets for product launches, including regional variations.
Update progress on project management system.
Key Attributes:
Commercial understanding of sales and marketing
Database Management
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Highly organised with pro-active approach – act with speed and urgency
Excellent time management, managing multiple projects and ability to prioritize
An interest in Roland and its products
Advantage - Other European languages (in particular; German, French, Italian and Spanish)
Solid experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Exceptional attention to detail
Experience in commercial sales or marketing environment
Experience working as part of a fast moving team/environment
Advantage - experience of e-commerce seller platforms
The Package - Competitive Salary - Private Healthcare - Contributory pension
Jun 17, 2019
Full time
Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of electronic musical instruments including; keyboards & synthesisers, guitar products, electronic percussion kits, digital recording equipment, amplifiers and audio processing devices.
The Position: The purpose of this role, is to support the European Channel Marketing Manager to distribute commercial, impactful and engaging content and sales material for internal sales staff, channel partners and direct sales platforms. Key focuses include: managing assets on Roland’s sales and operations tool and maintaining products on e-commerce platforms. This will include; collation of products information and assets, uploading products and maintaining the sales enablement database, across all European sales units. You will also assist the ECMM in the management of POS materials throughout the European Dealer Network.
Key Duties:
To support the ECMM with day-to-day sales ops and marketing tasks.
Update sales enablement tool for field staff:
Manage content in all European languages and currencies, ensuring that the correct sales units, receive the correct content for their region.
Prepare regular usage reports for regional Sales managers.
Maintain Roland products on all e-commerce platforms:
Adding new products (Excel knowledge is a must).
Monitoring and updating current products.
Supporting the ECMM with a diverse range of e-commerce specific marketing and administrative duties.
Collate assets for product launches, including regional variations.
Update progress on project management system.
Key Attributes:
Commercial understanding of sales and marketing
Database Management
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Highly organised with pro-active approach – act with speed and urgency
Excellent time management, managing multiple projects and ability to prioritize
An interest in Roland and its products
Advantage - Other European languages (in particular; German, French, Italian and Spanish)
Solid experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Exceptional attention to detail
Experience in commercial sales or marketing environment
Experience working as part of a fast moving team/environment
Advantage - experience of e-commerce seller platforms
The Package - Competitive Salary - Private Healthcare - Contributory pension
FUGA, a leading digital music distribution platform, is currently looking for a Group Controller; a crucial role in our Finance and staff departments. The staff departments headquartered in Amsterdam consists of a CFO, Group Controller, Assistant Controller, two Administrators, the HR Manager and the Corporate legal team.
Job description
The vacant Group Controller position is within the Finance & Business control team at Fuga’s headquarters in Amsterdam. The controller will be in close contact with the legal-, HR and finance departments, and the financial departments of the various operations of Fuga around the globe. The position requires strong analytical, communication and presentation skills in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
Main responsibilities:
Financial Control
• Monthly consolidation of Group numbers
• Preparing board pack; comments and explanations to the financial numbers
• Guiding financial team from an accounting and reporting perspective
• Forecasting and budgeting Group numbers
• Prepare statutory and bank reporting
• Review and analysis of balance sheet positions
• Prepare Group Cash-flow statements and forecasts
• Lead and initiate the improvements in group control and planning cycle
• Knowledge base for accounting and reporting treatment
Business Control
• Preparation and review of departmental and subsidiary reporting together with central and local operational and financial management
• In depth sales and cost of sales analysis supporting commercial departments and sales teams.
• Assess risk and opportunities in subsidiary forecasts
• Initiate improvements in subsidiary reporting and local business improvement projects
• Assist local financial management in complex financial reporting tasks
• Support of non-organic growth initiatives, due diligences and review of new business initiatives
• Improve companywide understanding of cash flow- and working capital management
Requirements
Qualifications
• At least 8 year experience in financial accounting
• Interest and affinity with both financial and business control
• Affinity with music business
• Experience of operating in an international environment is a pre
• University degree in business economics (or related study)
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong modeling skills
• Strong presentation skills, to make financials understandable for a non-financial environment
• Can do attitude
• Fluent in English and preferably good skills in other languages
Who we are
• Small, enthusiastic team and a growing company with strong ambitions;
• International business environment, colleagues and clients around the world with diverse backgrounds in music and tech;
• Egalitarian, transparent environment with career growth opportunities;
• Part of a dynamic industry: technology, media and entertainment.
About FUGA Founded in 2006, FUGA builds software and provide services for the digital music industry. We have an extensive and growing international network of clients and partners. Our HQ is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with offices in New York, London and Milan and representatives in Paris, Los Angeles, Korea and Brazil.
We operate at the heart of the music industry with clients such as Tommy Boy, Ultra Records, Curb Records, Spinnin' Records, Armada Music, Epitaph, Domino Recording Company and more. FUGA connects these record labels, artists and distributors with online stores such as Spotify, iTunes, and Apple Music. By doing so FUGA enables its clients to optimize their business processes and successfully execute their strategy. FUGA's products & services provide a complete ecosystem for the digital product cycle. Clients manage, distribute and promote their music and collect on their revenue.
Jun 17, 2019
Full time
FUGA, a leading digital music distribution platform, is currently looking for a Group Controller; a crucial role in our Finance and staff departments. The staff departments headquartered in Amsterdam consists of a CFO, Group Controller, Assistant Controller, two Administrators, the HR Manager and the Corporate legal team.
Job description
The vacant Group Controller position is within the Finance & Business control team at Fuga’s headquarters in Amsterdam. The controller will be in close contact with the legal-, HR and finance departments, and the financial departments of the various operations of Fuga around the globe. The position requires strong analytical, communication and presentation skills in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
Main responsibilities:
Financial Control
• Monthly consolidation of Group numbers
• Preparing board pack; comments and explanations to the financial numbers
• Guiding financial team from an accounting and reporting perspective
• Forecasting and budgeting Group numbers
• Prepare statutory and bank reporting
• Review and analysis of balance sheet positions
• Prepare Group Cash-flow statements and forecasts
• Lead and initiate the improvements in group control and planning cycle
• Knowledge base for accounting and reporting treatment
Business Control
• Preparation and review of departmental and subsidiary reporting together with central and local operational and financial management
• In depth sales and cost of sales analysis supporting commercial departments and sales teams.
• Assess risk and opportunities in subsidiary forecasts
• Initiate improvements in subsidiary reporting and local business improvement projects
• Assist local financial management in complex financial reporting tasks
• Support of non-organic growth initiatives, due diligences and review of new business initiatives
• Improve companywide understanding of cash flow- and working capital management
Requirements
Qualifications
• At least 8 year experience in financial accounting
• Interest and affinity with both financial and business control
• Affinity with music business
• Experience of operating in an international environment is a pre
• University degree in business economics (or related study)
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong modeling skills
• Strong presentation skills, to make financials understandable for a non-financial environment
• Can do attitude
• Fluent in English and preferably good skills in other languages
Who we are
• Small, enthusiastic team and a growing company with strong ambitions;
• International business environment, colleagues and clients around the world with diverse backgrounds in music and tech;
• Egalitarian, transparent environment with career growth opportunities;
• Part of a dynamic industry: technology, media and entertainment.
About FUGA Founded in 2006, FUGA builds software and provide services for the digital music industry. We have an extensive and growing international network of clients and partners. Our HQ is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with offices in New York, London and Milan and representatives in Paris, Los Angeles, Korea and Brazil.
We operate at the heart of the music industry with clients such as Tommy Boy, Ultra Records, Curb Records, Spinnin' Records, Armada Music, Epitaph, Domino Recording Company and more. FUGA connects these record labels, artists and distributors with online stores such as Spotify, iTunes, and Apple Music. By doing so FUGA enables its clients to optimize their business processes and successfully execute their strategy. FUGA's products & services provide a complete ecosystem for the digital product cycle. Clients manage, distribute and promote their music and collect on their revenue.
Do you have a proven track-record in general administrative support? Are you interested in an interactive finance role, operating close to our client & vendor base and our staff? Then we are looking for you!
Job description
FUGA, a leading digital music distribution platform, is currently looking for an Administrator to support our Finance & HR department. The group’s staff departments are based in Amsterdam and reporting to the CFO consist of Finance-, Legal and HR department.
Your key responsibility is supporting the Finance and HR team of FUGA to ensure our company’s high performance and continuous growth. Main components of the day to day activities for this role are:
Finance:
Bank reconciliation (bank, paypal, credit card, other payments in bank);
Review & create the customer and vendor input for our sales/ finance departments;
Review and book expense reports of our employees;
Finance inbox: daily review of incoming emails, picking up requests from employees, customers and suppliers, other ad hoc emails; central point of contact;
Solving problems with vendors / creditors/ debtors;
HR:
Assist with the on boarding of new employees, collect loonbelastingverklaring / copy passport/ signing process employee contracts;
Registration of sickness in ARBO portal;
Registration of holidays;
Application to the pension scheme;
Filing employee contracts or contractor agreements on the HR drive;
Prepare the monthly payroll process in collaboration with our payroll company;
Registration of new employees in Numbers and staff overview;
Send information to PWC according our payroll;
Adding new employees to Netsuite for expenses;
Overall
Implement necessary operational improvements;
Other general administrative tasks.
Requirements
Job requirements
Associate degree in relevant fields (Finance);
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role;
Experience with financial software is a must, and experience with NetSuite is a pre;
Affinity with personnel and related matters
Experience in MS Office and other administrative tools;
Excellent communication and analytical skills;
Be pro-active, an eye for detail and work with accuracy;
Willingness to learn and grow and align with ambitions of the company
Excellent verbal and written communication in English language;
Affinity with working in an international environment;
Music lover.
Who we are
Small, young and enthusiastic team in a growing company with strong ambitions;
International business environment, colleagues and clients around the world with diverse backgrounds in music and tech;
Egalitarian, transparent environment with career growth opportunities;
Part of a dynamic industry: technology, media and entertainment.
Jun 17, 2019
Full time
Do you have a proven track-record in general administrative support? Are you interested in an interactive finance role, operating close to our client & vendor base and our staff? Then we are looking for you!
Job description
FUGA, a leading digital music distribution platform, is currently looking for an Administrator to support our Finance & HR department. The group’s staff departments are based in Amsterdam and reporting to the CFO consist of Finance-, Legal and HR department.
Your key responsibility is supporting the Finance and HR team of FUGA to ensure our company’s high performance and continuous growth. Main components of the day to day activities for this role are:
Finance:
Bank reconciliation (bank, paypal, credit card, other payments in bank);
Review & create the customer and vendor input for our sales/ finance departments;
Review and book expense reports of our employees;
Finance inbox: daily review of incoming emails, picking up requests from employees, customers and suppliers, other ad hoc emails; central point of contact;
Solving problems with vendors / creditors/ debtors;
HR:
Assist with the on boarding of new employees, collect loonbelastingverklaring / copy passport/ signing process employee contracts;
Registration of sickness in ARBO portal;
Registration of holidays;
Application to the pension scheme;
Filing employee contracts or contractor agreements on the HR drive;
Prepare the monthly payroll process in collaboration with our payroll company;
Registration of new employees in Numbers and staff overview;
Send information to PWC according our payroll;
Adding new employees to Netsuite for expenses;
Overall
Implement necessary operational improvements;
Other general administrative tasks.
Requirements
Job requirements
Associate degree in relevant fields (Finance);
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role;
Experience with financial software is a must, and experience with NetSuite is a pre;
Affinity with personnel and related matters
Experience in MS Office and other administrative tools;
Excellent communication and analytical skills;
Be pro-active, an eye for detail and work with accuracy;
Willingness to learn and grow and align with ambitions of the company
Excellent verbal and written communication in English language;
Affinity with working in an international environment;
Music lover.
Who we are
Small, young and enthusiastic team in a growing company with strong ambitions;
International business environment, colleagues and clients around the world with diverse backgrounds in music and tech;
Egalitarian, transparent environment with career growth opportunities;
Part of a dynamic industry: technology, media and entertainment.
