Music Assistant

Job Description

Position Summary:

Maintains , records , and supplies the flow
of music from the in – house music archive to the producers for
on-air usage , is involved in the input
of music cue reporting and coordination
of cue sheet tracking , and helps coordinate music shipments in and
out
of the Bristol Campus .

Responsibilities :
• Works with
others in the Music staff
on the implementation
of the company's music procedures and policies as it pertains to ESPN Content.
• Organize and input audio assets and music cue metadata into the cue sheet management system for all ESPN networks .
• Assist in the registration
of ESPN
owned copyrights and
organization
of Copyright metadata .
• Management
of the storage ,
organization , update and ingest
of digital metadata for tracking and monetization .
• Edits music cuts for thematic , commercial and library music packages , as needed .
• Work with Music Coordinators to
organize , compile and deliver series / seasonal music packages for assigned Productions .
• Assists in the preparation , filing , trafficking and
organization
of music licenses and related music documentation .
• Input song and license fee information for cleared third party songs into departmental database .
• Cue sheet support including , but not limited to , the approval
of music cue sheets , facilitation
of cue sheets to licensors , compliance reporting for all ESPN networks , delivery
of ESPN cue sheets to affiliated networks and / or publishing entities .
• Coordinates updates from production music libraries , tracks usage and liaises with production contacts at the libraries .
• Assists in the procurement and monitors the circulation
of physical audio media .
• Maintain the departments Music Resource website . 
• Responsible for the
organization , up keep and maintenance
of the Music Department's audio equipment .
• Manages the conversion
of music from physical CD's to audio files for storage in digital archives .  
• Exhibit the ability to train incoming employees
on the department's basic functions , cue sheet management system and administrative systems currently in use . 
• Assists
others
on the music team with
other music-related projects and tasks , as needed .
• Assists in the preparation
of clearance requests , reporting , correspondence and licensing agreements , as needed .

Qualifications:
• Must be willing to work 2nd shift and Weekends . 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills .
• Prioritize projects based
on time & resources available . 
• Demonstrated
organizational and communication skills and abilities required .
• Knowledge
of both Mac and PC
operating systems require , including proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel. 

Preferred Qualifications :
• Ability to
operate audio / video equipment and recording equipment , including Cart , ENCO and CD duplication and various digital media software .
• Experience using Adobe Audition audio editing software
or similar DAW.
• Experience using WordPress
or similar Content Management System.
• Minimum
of 2 years
of college with some professional experience
or understanding related to broadcast , technical
operations , library science ,
or music backgrounds preferred . 
• Spanish proficiency .

Required Education
• High School Diploma
or Equivalent

Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information: ( i.e . physical requirements , holiday , nights , weekend shifts , etc .)
• Must be willing to work 2nd shift and Weekends . 

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g30084-18-223-32-230-42 in your application.