F/T - Catalog Manager - Sony Music

Catalog Manager
Job ID: 2009-1682 # Positions: 1
Location: US-NY-New York Posted Date: 10/1/2009
Category: Digital Business - Global Digital Business Level: Manager

More information about this job:

Overview:
Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.

Responsibilities:
The Catalog Manager will oversee the building and maintenance of an extensive, well-organized classical music database, tying together composers, works, recordings, and performers, and including information generated internally and licensed from 3rd-party sources.

Responsibilities:
* Build and maintain integrity of the classical music database
* Clearly document naming conventions and workflow practices
* Coordinate ongoing flow of data from internal sources and 3rd-party content providers
* Verify weekly availability and metadata accuracy of priority releases
* Identify and troubleshoot metadata errors and inconsistencies
* Identify opportunities to improve content workflow efficiency and communicate requirements
* Manage team of Catalog Specialists and interns

Qualifications:
* Strong familiarity with classical music
* Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Music or Library Sciences
* 3-5 years experience working with electronic information
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
* Keen attention to detail
* Familiarity with different information formats and aptitude for new technology
* Leadership experience and ability to work effectively with a team

Apply directly on company website: http://jobs-sonymusic.icims.com/jobs/1682/job