Manager, Catalogue Migration - London, N1C 4AG
Manager, Catalogue Migration - London, N1C 4AG, United Kingdom
Department
Virgin Music Group is the Independent Services division of Universal Music Group, providing a full range of label services and revenue streams for Virgin Music’s artists, releases, and label associations on a worldwide basis, including Distribution, Marketing, Promotion, Commercial Development, Branding, Synch & Licensing, Lifestyle Marketing, Business Affairs and Finance.
The Role
The Manager, Catalogue Operations & Migration directly manages the process of receiving, staging and distributing new catalogues in the Virgin Music Group digital supply chain. The role is responsible for following and developing catalogue migration best practices, optimising current workflows, tracking projects from start to finish and above all, ensuring a seamless transition of new Virgin Music Group catalogues on DSPs.
Key Responsibilities
Review and certify metadata, asset and product configurations on incoming catalogues prior to ingestion and ultimate distribution
Interface between business, technical and operational teams across multiple departments with both internal and external stakeholders
Work closely with UMG stakeholders, giving special consideration to catalogues moving from UMG supply chain to VMG
Ensure incoming content is brought in line with current metadata and asset standards, where differences exist
Master details of the Virgin Music Group style guide and understand how they apply and relate to DSP standards
Manage multiple concurrent projects in various states, balancing priorities while maximising quality and timely completion
Facilitate collection of accurate details for complex projects with large volumes of content
Assist in scheduling timelines and tracking various projects from start to finish
Work with proprietary systems and tools to configure and process audio and video content for distribution
Coordinate with the Quality Control team to ensure best practices are maintained during migration
Skills and Experience Required
Must have:
Experience in digital music distribution, content management and/or customer or technical support in digital music
Experience working with complex music metadata
Comfortable working with multiple streams of data, and the ability to analyse, manage and/or design spreadsheets
Experience working in complex operational environments and software systems
Strong ability to follow through and a desire to see even minor issues through to resolution
Ability to maintain multiple project timelines while being accountable and responsive
Experience with top digital music services interfaces, social media applications, and digital music best practices
Nice to have:
Understanding of DDEX standards
Passionate about music discovery and a fan of multiple genres of music with the ability to represent VMG in the marketplace
Knowledge of audio, video and image formats and specifications
Ke y Behaviours
Articulate in written and oral communication
Attention to detail and tireless drive to solve problems
Excellent customer service and relationship-building capability
Strong relationship building skills, creativity and resourcefulness in getting projects to the finish line
About UMG UK
We are Universal Music Group UK – the UK’s leading music-based entertainment company. We exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. We help UK artists produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to inspire and entertain fans at home and around the world.
Bonus Tracks: Your Benefits
Group Personal Pension Scheme (between 3% and 9%)
Private Medical Insurance
25 paid days of annual leave
Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
Holiday Purchase scheme
Dental and Travel Insurance options
Cycle to Work Scheme
Salary Sacrifice Cars
Subsidised Gym Membership
Employee Discounts (Reward Gateway)
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