Music · London · Temporary · Hybrid
REFERENCE : MU12
REPORTING TO : Chief Creative Officer
DATE : December 2024
Overview
AUDIO NETWORK IS A GLOBAL MUSIC COMPANY CREATING ORIGINAL, HIGH-QUALITY MUSIC FOR USE IN TV, FILM AND ADVERTISING AND FOR USER-GENERATED CONTENT ACROSS DIGITAL AND SOCIAL PLATFORMS.
WITH A ROSTER OF OVER 1,000 ARTISTS AND A CATALOGUE OF +200,000 TRACKS ACROSS EVERY CONCEIVABLE GENRE – WE’RE HELPING OUR CUSTOMERS FIND THE PERFECT TRACK TO TELL THEIR STORY.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for a Head of Catalogue Operations within our Music team on an FTC of 14 months, and based in our office in Farringdon, London on a hybrid working pattern. The role reports to the Chief Creative Officer and working closely with the music team, this role is responsible for coordinating the smooth running of the music supply chain from briefing to delivery of completed music projects. Supporting project management processes and administration of our music production and copyright additions budget, this role is responsible for managing team delivery against key KPIs.
THE ROLE
- ·Working with the CCO and Global Head of A&R to support execution of the music strategy
- Oversight of commissioning and project management best practice protocols across all music department projects (composer and artists), collaborating with the A&R team to ensure we meet commissioning goals and maintain our music pipeline
- Providing executive coordination support to the CCO to facilitate composer project management, team project management support, budget approvals and session planning
- Responsible for tracking of composer/artist roster, commissioning, and delivery KPIs working alongside the data team to provide high-level analysis and conclusions relating to music operations and supply chain
- Responsibility for tracking music production and copyright additions budgets (circa $2M) working with the CCO and finance to ensure we are tracking investment against our budgeted goals and forecasts
- Working with the CCO to provide the business with reporting and insight across the music function
- Supporting custom music (ie commissioned music) project management in collaboration with senior music and sales stakeholders
This summarises the main key responsibilities of your role but there may be other reasonable requests made and other responsibilities included from time to time
SPECIAL SKILLS Required
- At least 5+ years’ experience in a similar operational/executive coordination role. Music industry and creative production experience an advantage
- Highly organised and collaborative
- Ability to oversee complex processes, familiarity with project management systems, and experience in providing and analysing data
- Experience managing and tracking budget expenditure at project and overall budget level
- Fully versed in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel as well as related systems such as Trello, Notion, etc, for managing projects and cross-functional collaboration
Key competencies and personal qualities
- Organised and efficient with the ability and passion for overseeing complex tasksExcellent attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise and multitask, working well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, team-orientated, and a keen collaborator
- Ability and confidence to operate autonomously alongside senior functional stakeholders and present to / engage with senior leadership
- Ability to run complex budgets
- Calm and methodical approach to work in a sometimes pressurised environment
Additional/beneficial skills and experience
- Experience in music production, theoretical music knowledge covering areas such as recording, composition, arranging, and instrumentation
- Good knowledge of and passion for various styles of music including global music across different international cultures
- Deep interest and understanding of the principles of the use of music to picture
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
- Attractive remuneration package
- Discretionary bonus
- Private Healthcare
- Holiday 25 days per annum plus 8 public holidays
- Pension
- Life insurance
- Volunteering opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Summer hours on Fridays (June to early Sept) – non contractual
- Hybrid working pattern (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office) rest of time WFH
BE YOUR ORIGINAL SELF
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
At Audio Network, we celebrate originality – it’s a key part of our business. We truly believe that to create the highest quality experience, for everyone, we need diverse teams, telling diverse stories. We’re committed to building these teams and always striving to ensure everyone is empowered to bring their whole, unique selves to work each day. Each Audio Networker is unique – but they are all treated the same: with dignity, respect, compassion, and equality.
We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.
