Associate Manager, Production

6 Minutes ago • All levels • $58,500 PA - $98,250 PA

Product Management

Job Description

The Associate Manager, Production will create and produce physical and digital catalog products for the label. This role involves developing timelines, collaborating with internal departments and supply chain, monitoring production status, setting up digital releases, and managing metadata. The ideal candidate will have mid-level production experience, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and expertise in physical and digital production processes.

Must Have:

Develop and manage timelines for physical product development.
Collaborate with internal departments and supply chain for product releases.
Monitor production status and manage exceptions.
Set up and deliver digital releases, including metadata management.
Mid-level experience in production.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of physical manufacturing, printing, design, and pre-press.
Knowledge of digital production processes.
Experience working with mastering studios.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.

Perks:

Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options
100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel (up to $720/year)
A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

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The Associate Manager, Production will create and produce physical and digital catalog products for the label.

How You'll Create:

Develop timelines and action calendars to keep track of physical products that will go into development.
Work collaboratively with internal departments (sales, marketing, D2C, production, A&R, creative, finance) to develop physical and digital products for the release schedule.
Work with Universal Music Group supply chain and International channels when working on releases.
Monitor production status of all products – from sample development (where applicable), gathering assets, working with creative, pre-press, Universal Mastering Studios and UML (Supply Chain) through inception to order placement and shipment through delivery.
Management of production timelines, reviewing reports and recommending solutions to exceptions.
Set up and deliver digital releases associated with the physical products.
Release metadata research, set up and management.

Bring Your Vibe:

Mid-level experience in production
Detail oriented with strong follow through - able to organize and prioritize multiple projects
Knowledge and understanding of physical manufacturing, printing, design and pre-press
Knowledge and understanding of digital production from gathering assets to publishing final digital releases
Knowledge and understanding of working with mastering studios to order masters and cut lacquers
Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Strong Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving skills
Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships
Extreme attention to detail
Technology-minded
Intermediate to advanced expertise in Microsoft Office suite particularly excel

Perks Playlist:

Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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