What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Agent position at Roc Nation?
Job Summary
Title: Quality Control Agent
Location: New York, NY (Full-time, On-site, 5 days a week in office)
About The Role
Roc Nation Distribution is looking for an Entry-Level Quality Control (QC) Agent to help review and prepare music releases for distribution to major Digital Service Providers (DSPs), such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc.
This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, an interest in music and streaming, with a desire to learn distribution and the broader music industry. You will be trained on DSP requirements and internal QC processes.
Responsibilities
Release Review & Quality Checks
Benefits & Perks
HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family with access to a health care concierge and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time and floating days
CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live
WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match
Note – Roc Nation benefits and policies differ from Live Nation
The Expected Compensation For This Position Is
$20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Title: Quality Control Agent
Location: New York, NY (Full-time, On-site, 5 days a week in office)
About The Role
Roc Nation Distribution is looking for an Entry-Level Quality Control (QC) Agent to help review and prepare music releases for distribution to major Digital Service Providers (DSPs), such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc.
This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, an interest in music and streaming, with a desire to learn distribution and the broader music industry. You will be trained on DSP requirements and internal QC processes.
Responsibilities
Release Review & Quality Checks
- Review music releases before they are delivered to DSPs
- Check audio, artwork, video, and metadata for unauthorized use, compliance, accuracy and completeness
- Ensure files meet basic technical and formatting requirements
- Identify errors or missing information and document issues clearly
- Communicate required fixes to internal teams or clients using provided tools
- Follow established QC guidelines and escalation processes
- Learn DSP rules, music metadata standards, and distribution workflows
- Stay up to date on platform guidelines with team support
- Contribute to improving QC accuracy and efficiency over time
- Contribute to product improvements through pattern recognition
- Previous coursework or experience in music, audio, media, or digital platforms
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Professional background and general interest in music preferred
- Ability to follow guidelines and review repetitive content consistently
- Basic computer skills and comfort learning new tools and platforms
- Strong communication skills - ability to prioritize open dialogue, active listening and communicate with all levels of staff
- Familiarity with streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc.)
- Basic understanding of audio or metadata concepts preferred but not required
- Organized and methodical
- Able to handle high volumes of work with consistency
- Willingness to learn and accept feedback
- Reliable and deadline-oriented
- Team player with a quality-first mindset
Benefits & Perks
HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family with access to a health care concierge and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time and floating days
CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live
WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match
Note – Roc Nation benefits and policies differ from Live Nation
The Expected Compensation For This Position Is
$20.00 - $30.00 per hour
- Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Salary : $20 - $30