Job Description
Asset Curation Specialist
The Disney Music Group (DMG) is the music hub for The Walt Disney Company, encompassing all aspects of music commercialization and marketing: recorded music (Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records), Disney Music Publishing, and Disney Concerts. DMG distributes music both physically and digitally, and licenses music throughout the world in various forms of media including television, print, gaming, and consumer products.
Job Summary:
The Asset Management Specialist will be responsible for coordinating several key production workflows including day-to-day audio handling for vinyl album releases and all forms of digital music releases. This role is involved in many different elements of physical and digital production include the preparation, distribution, preservation and archiving of music and video content from across The Walt Disney Company.
Responsibilities:
• Work with internal and external partners in the vinyl record release process
• Coordinate various asset management workflows (Digital Audio, Physical Assets, Video, Graphics)
• Manage audio and video assets for frontline releases, working with DMG A&R, A&R Admin, DMG Marketing and distribution team members to help facilitate commercial music and video releases.
• Liaise with mastering houses, mixers, A&R, and external business partners, to coordinate, schedule, and trouble shoot asset deliveries.
• Work with distribution partners to ensure all new release assets are uploaded to distribution Dam and Disney DAM.
• Familiarity with Atmos/Immersive audio deliverables and specs.
• Research and address any QC, mastering or track list issues quickly with delivering agency and distributor, keeping stakeholders updated on progress and resolutions.
• Manage ongoing projects with 3rd party vendors including applications and project progress updates.
• Attend and contribute to DAM working group, Data Curation Working Group, Production Schedule Working Group.
• Application expert and DMG support for DMG DAM, Studio CDN, Repertoire database and routing tools.
• Research asset requests and manage request volume for team
• Provide project updates in weekly meetings with various departments within DMG.
• Assist team curation specialist in normalization and cleansing of asset metadata.
• Manage high security pre-release assets.
• Contribute to additional asset and archive related projects as needed.
• Problem solve and be a proactive contributor
• Work within a collaborative team toward common goals and deadlines
Required Qualifications:
• At least 2 years of experience related to music/video production
• Knowledge of audio sourcing, mastering, parts creation for Vinyl Record production
• General knowledge of asset database management
• Knowledge of audio and video codecs.
• Knowledge of Atmos/immersive audio deliverables
• Ability to QC/critically listen to various audio and video formats (Digital files, Vinyl, CDs, Cassettes)
• Energetic, efficient, excellent time-management skills; this is a FAST-PACED environment
• Attention to detail; accuracy is critical
• Highly intelligent and adaptable; quick learner
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal skills; very customer and service focused
Preferred Qualifications:
• At least 3 years of experience in music industry
• Familiarity with audio and video editing software
Education:
• Bachelor degree preferred or equivalent work experience
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $59,925 - $77,550 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Disney Music Group:
The music is the soundtrack of our lives – from your favorite hits by popular artists to beloved tunes from films like Mary Poppins and Frozen. Find the music that rocks your world right here at the Disney Music Group (DMG), headquartered in Burbank and home to Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, Disney Music Publishing and Disney Concerts. DMG releases film and television soundtracks from the world's biggest entertainment brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, the legendary Star Wars, ABC and Disney Channel, alongside pop, dance, family music and the catalog of classic rock band Queen. DMG is also an innovator in music distribution and live concerts. If music is your passion, come be a part of the team that brings it to ears all over the world.
This position is with Hollywood Records, Inc, which is part of a business we call Disney Music Group.
Hollywood Records, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8jeex-52-15-125-97-42 in your application.