Manager, Production

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:
Curiosity, Collaboration, and Commitment. We are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The Production Manager will be based in Miami and will support the US Latin label. This position will assist with day-to-day management of various digital service providers, operations processes and maintain cross-functional relationships within the group. The ideal candidate will be able to work and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders. Flexibility and the ability to prioritize various tasks in an ever-changing environment will also be key.

• Engage with both digital and physical (vinyl, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, Blu-rays) products.
• Manage label copy for projects: secure credits, clarify inconsistencies, compile credits into a usable format, route for approval, then distribute to those coordinating packaging and others who need it.
• Maintain the label copy as a live document, updating as needed and archiving for future reference; respond to requests from the label Publicity department, Billboard, Grammy submissions, and others.
• Proofread metadata for accuracy before digital products are sent to DSPs; proofread copy on layouts of physical packaging and DVD menu screens.
• Enter new release information into the company’s central database, research missing setup criteria, adjust metadata to meet DSP style guides, and troubleshoot DSP validation issues.
• Occasionally work directly in Apple’s interface to make metadata edits when vital.
• Run production schedules, distribute to distribution lists, and build/send Daily Schedule Changes with late-breaking updates.
• Set up and schedule all WM Latina products and affiliate label products to DSPs.
• Manage product lifecycle from initial setup through release maintenance and street date.
• Collaborate with Partner Account Management, Global Technology, Supply Chain Operations and external partners to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve supply chain issues.
• Manage new album and single releases weekly, ensuring audio, art, metadata, scheduling, and pricing comply with industry standards.
• Complete digital bill of materials (dBOM) approval for delivery to DSPs.
• Conduct weekly checks to ensure products have delivered to accounts and reconcile details with release intent.
• Handle takedowns and price changes as requested by labels.
• Manage delivery and tracking of all digital releases for assigned projects.

• Extremely detail-oriented and organized.
• Creative, self-starter with exceptional follow-up skills.
• Thorough understanding of current digital music distribution partners and industry best practices.
• Ability to adapt to changes in responsibilities and priorities.
• 5+ years’ experience in the music industry.
• Data analysis/research skills.
• Leadership mindset with responsibility for team achievements and challenges.
• Knowledge of digital retailer metadata requirements and broad knowledge of the audio production process.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied personalities at all levels.
• Flexibility, attention to detail, and comfort juggling multiple responsibilities and last-minute requests.
• Problem solver with deadline awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Calendar, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Genuine interest in music and the music business.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Team player who can tolerate ambiguity.

• Digital experience is highly preferred.
• Experience leading a team and managing people.

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