Universal Music Group
music
ReleaseManager
“Release Manager at Universal Music Group. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, communication skills, organisational skills, planning skills. managing the availability and production of all commercial and promotional components associated with all Physical and Digital formats released via the specific labels assigned to the Release Manager”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure on-time delivery to customers
Industry & Context.
Assist in resolution or escalation of incoming video or audio QC and technical issues to stakeholders as required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Creating Bills of Material and the pricing of product outfit for physical titles, Track critical path milestones for new release titles across all formats, Determine inventory requirements for new release titles including tracking titles to ensure on-time delivery to customers, Scheduling, management and delivery of audio, video and artwork assets (including still images & subtitle elements for video) to digital business partners, printers and physical manufacturers, for all formats, in a timely manner, Apply and manage release campaigns in the global supply chain for digital products, both audio and video, Placement of Purchase Orders with manufacturers and liaise to ensure the timely delivery of stock into the Distribution Centres, Assist in resolution or escalation of incoming video or audio QC and technical issues to stakeholders as required, Excellent communication skills at all levels, Good organisational and planning skills, The ability to work to strict deadlines, The ability to work as part of a close-knit team in a high-pressure environment and support colleagues, Flexibility to pick up colleague’s projects at short notice, The ability to run numerous projects simultaneously, A good understanding of new technologies and general developments within the music industry and the ability to adapt and change accordingly
Nice to Have
Creative input with design and marketing, Ensuring all assets are to UMGI specifications, To be innovative and offer creative input to design and marketing
What You'll Do.
managing the availability and production of all commercial and promotional components associated with all Physical and Digital formats released via the specific labels assigned to the Release Manager
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaising with A&R, Marketing, manufacturers and Distribution Centres at all levels up to the most senior; Participate in key meetings, including weekly scheduling meetings with the Labels and manufacturers; Produce and distribute regular stakeholder reports; The ability to work as part of a close-knit team in a high-pressure environment and support colleagues
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills at all levels
Process & Methodology
Track critical path milestones for new release titles across all formats, Determine inventory requirements for new release titles including tracking titles to ensure on-time delivery to customers, Scheduling, management and delivery of audio, video and artwork assets, Apply and manage release campaigns in the global supply chain for digital products, both audio and video, Placement of Purchase Orders with manufacturers and liaise to ensure the timely delivery of stock into the Distribution Centres, The ability to run numerous projects simultaneously
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