Umusic

Manager, Production and Operations

New York, New York

Sponsorship not specified$45k-$75kDetected 20 days ago

Project ManagementExcelOperations ManagementSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

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We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.
We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
Own the operational delivery of Republic Collective's physical and digital release schedule across a portfolio of independent labels and artists.
Lead release planning from product set-up through to commercial delivery, ensuring all milestones are achieved on time and to the highest quality standards.
Develop and manage production timelines and critical paths across multiple concurrent projects.
Partner closely with Commercial, Marketing, Digital Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and International teams to deliver successful release campaigns.
Monitor release progress, identify operational risks and implement solutions to ensure delivery against deadlines.
Maintain best practice across production, release management and operational processes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability and partner experience.
Act as the primary operational relationship manager for Republic Collective's independent label and artist partners.

Demonstrable experience in music production, label operations, distribution or supply chain management.
A strong understanding of both physical manufacturing and digital music distribution.
Proven experience managing complex release schedules across multiple projects and stakeholders.
Experience driving operational excellence and improving business processes.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Experience with music metadata, release management systems and digital supply chain platforms is highly desirable.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group.
We are the world's leading music company.
In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.

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