Metadata Coordinator

About the role

Our Client, a leading entertainment company, is seeking a detail-oriented Metadata Coordinator to assist with their Music division at their office in Burbank, CA. This role is responsible for obtaining, inputting and updating metadata in their in-house repertoire management database, in a timely manner to meet deadlines set by their Production Schedule. Additional tasks include proofing of artwork, creating and submitting Licensing ISRCs, updating contributor royalty-bearing statuses as directed, researching Publishing information and other third-party obligations, as well as notifying the relevant parties when metadata is ready for review and transmission to distribution partners.

Responsibilities

• Translate label copy information as received by A&R and other parties into Metadata and populate repertoire system according to the Production Schedule deadlines – for both Frontline and Catalog releases
• Partner with the Senior Manager to confirm all relevant and necessary data points are being captured
• Attend weekly Production Meetings
• Proofing of artwork from Production and providing corrections/guidance
• Finalize and distribute Label Copy on all new releases (frontline and catalog)
• Researching and verifying Publishing information/ownership on Catalog releases
• Inputting updates into repertoire system as necessary by request from Music Royalties
• Issuing Audio ISRCs by request from Licensing
• Researching and cleansing older Products and issues
• Entering new Sound Recordings derived from various audio-visual productions
• Inputting catalog releases for historical tracking
• Auditing data migration between two databases
• Develop knowledge of releases
• Develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the company

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of Recorded Music and Music Publishing Industry and Label Copy experience
• Basic office administrative skills, including efficient typing (email, phones)
• Proficient in MSOffice
• 2+ years of database management
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Resourcefulness in research tools
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Pay & Schedule

• $32/hour
• Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm onsite
• 12-month contract with possibility to extend