Coordinator, Release Management - AWAL

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The Release Management Coordinator (US) will support the growing global Release Management team by ensuring accurate and timely build of all US AWAL Recordings releases for digital distribution. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Release Management (US), and working closely with the rest of the UK RM team and Marketing. They will liaise with clients and marketing leads to handle all aspects of scheduling, product build, and release delivery to ensure all AWAL products meet release date.

The role is mainly digital set up focused along with administrative tasks to support the team, but there is room for growth to learn and take on physical projects further down the line.

What you'll do:

• Assist Senior Release Manager in day to day functions of the department & work closely with global Release Management & Marketing teams
• Work closely with Marketing Leads on upcoming release timelines, assets, and delivery
• Gather assets from client & collate, manage and store metadata to an excellent standard
• Build digital products (audio video) from end to end and deliver accurate/approved products to Operations/Supply chain team
• Input all relevant data and assets into AWAL/The Orchard’s internal release management systems
• Maintain up to date Release schedule
• Assist with physical projects, stock movements, processing of invoices, etc. where need be
• Register data with third party organizations

Who you are:

• Experience working in a supply chain or release management role, or other relevant experience in the music industry
• Experience handling digital product set up, metadata requirements and knowledge of DSP Style Guides
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively across the business and with external clients and suppliers as required
• Proactive self-starter able to manage own workload and support busy department
• Obsessive attention to detail and good understanding of metadata and assets
• Good working understanding of digital music supply chain and services
• Numerate and IT literate
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

What we give you:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day  
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best 
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K employer matching 
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans 
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.  
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next  
• Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.