Production Manager

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Production Manager
London

We are currently hiring a Production Manager for a 12-month contract to join our team in London. As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and efficient production and distribution of physical and digital products in collaboration with BMG UK labels. Your role will be vital in ensuring accurate setup and timely delivery of our releases to our distribution partners.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for UK-based music labels, offering guidance on product setup and coordinating with distribution partners.
• Prepare all elements required for digital and physical releases, ensuring smooth production processes.
• Collaborate with content creators to maintain a streamlined and punctual supply chain, emphasizing timely delivery and accuracy.
• Effectively manage change within the Supply Chain to minimize disruptions and optimize efficiency.
• Maintain the BMG Release Schedule specific to the UK region.
• Provide user support for Supply Chain Systems, serving as the go-to person for resolving queries.
• Document essential distribution and supply chain information for future reference.

Who You Are.

• Experience working in a Production or Supply Chain Department within a large-scale music company.
• Possess experience working with digital product creation, including metadata and cover art.
• Familiarity with online data standards and knowledge of digital retailer data requirements.
• Understanding of online digital services and their operational dynamics.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport easily.
• Proactive and self-starting approach to work, taking initiative when required.
• A people person comfortable engaging with various stakeholders across the business.
• Passionate about music and its industry.

It’s also a plus if you have...

• Understanding of Physical Manufacturing and Distribution within the music industry.

Now, what’s in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!
• Flexible working opportunities.
• 6 months full pay for all new parents regardless of gender and sexual orientation.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Annual gig allowance.
• Artist showcases.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Subscription to Headspace.
• Give As You Earn Scheme .
• Excellent development opportunities.
• A fun and sociable office environment.

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!

BMG - est. 2008 - is the world’s fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG’s pitch is unique - a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG’s 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.

BMG’s fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com

BMG is a new kind of music company. Our mission is clear; to help artists and songwriters make the very most of their songs and recordings in the digital age.

That’s why we offer the best creative support, provide the best access to platforms and work hard to maximize the value of each and every copyright, ensuring all our artists receive all payments promptly and accurately.

We are not a technology company – though we use the best technology. We are not just a music publisher or a record label – although we offer both services.

BMG is a company with service, transparency and fairness at its heart and a commitment to being the best international music company for songwriters, artists and everyone who works with us.

BMG is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Company: BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Limited

Country: United Kingdom

State/Region: London

City:London

Postal Code: W21AS

Job ID: 260170