Manager, Production

1 Minute ago • All levels • Product Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Production Manager at MCA will help to facilitate, create and produce physical and digital catalog products for the label. This role involves managing the entire production lifecycle from issuing ISRCs and UPCs, coordinating with manufacturing plants, assembling album copy, and ensuring timely uploads to various systems like ASPEN, D2, Digs, and Milestone. The manager will also finalize metadata, communicate with internal teams like eCommerce, International, and Promotion, and oversee credit accuracy and schedule distribution.
Must have:
  • Issuing ISRCs and UPCs for all products
  • Communicate with plant regarding manufacturing needs, art, music, correct plant/printer
  • Assemble album copy
  • Check lyrics to be as sung / check music for samples, timings, etc.
  • Proof designed album package
  • Make sure all art and music are uploaded on time to ASPEN
  • Set all digital products marketing rights into the D2 system before scheduling
  • Set all digital products into the Digs system to be scheduled
  • Finalize all metadata in R2 for all releases
  • Set physical products into the Milestone system to be scheduled
  • Communicate with vinyl team for vinyl releases, test pressing, lacquers, art, quantity set
  • Enter all digital video in CLA clearance system for videos and mobile products
  • Set all video components to be scheduled
  • Communicate due dates with product managers, creative department, A&R
  • Communicate with the eCommerce department regarding digital products as well as the digital marketing team
  • Communicate with International regarding set up of international needs; coordinate art and music when territory manufactures locally
  • Communicate with promotion department regarding PlayMPE, All Access blasts and CDX – gather copy, send music, art and proof
  • Shipping of all pre-release promotional commercial product
  • Communicate label copy with mechanical department in LA
  • Verify metadata with VEVA Sound
  • Oversee metadata entry into R2 system for resources/releases
  • Oversee metadata/coordinate with production coordinators for accurate credits
  • Gather label copy, PROs, splits from publishers / create spreadsheet for contact information
  • Send cover art to content specialist to get uploaded to ASPEN
  • Keep schedules updated and distribute
Good to have:
  • Solid Production experience in entertainment
  • Self-starter with ability to prioritize and organize
  • Adaptive, flexible and work under pressure
  • Ability to learn new software programs as necessary
  • Multi-task and have excellent follow-through
  • Prior experience in or exposure to Music or Entertainment industry
  • Overtime/accessibility on nights and weekends as needed
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

Job Details

How we LEAD:

The Production Manager at MCA will help to facilitate, create and produce physical and digital catalog products for the label.

How you'll CREATE:

  • Issuing ISRCs and UPCs for all products
  • Communicate with plant regarding manufacturing needs, art, music, correct plant/printer
  • Assemble album copy
  • Check lyrics to be as sung / check music for samples, timings, etc.
  • Proof designed album package
  • Make sure all art and music are uploaded on time to ASPEN
  • Set all digital products marketing rights into the D2 system before scheduling
  • Set all digital products into the Digs system to be scheduled
  • Finalize all metadata in R2 for all releases
  • Set physical products into the Milestone system to be scheduled
  • Communicate with vinyl team for vinyl releases, test pressing, lacquers, art, quantity set
  • Enter all digital video in CLA clearance system for videos and mobile products
  • Set all video components to be scheduled
  • Communicate due dates with product managers, creative department, A&R
  • Communicate with the eCommerce department regarding digital products as well as the digital marketing team
  • Communicate with International regarding set up of international needs; coordinate art and music when territory manufactures locally
  • Communicate with promotion department regarding PlayMPE, All Access blasts and CDX – gather copy, send music, art and proof
  • Shipping of all pre-release promotional commercial product
  • Communicate label copy with mechanical department in LA
  • Verify metadata with VEVA Sound
  • Oversee the following functions
  • Enter metadata into R2 system for resources/releases (physical/digital products)
  • Enter metadata/coordinate with production coordinators that credits are accurate and complete
  • Gather label copy, PROs, splits from publishers / create spreadsheet for contact information
  • Send cover art to content specialist to get uploaded to ASPEN
  • Keep schedules updated and distribute
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Bring your VIBE:

  • Solid Production experience in entertainment
  • Self-starter with ability to prioritize and organize
  • Adaptive, flexible and work under pressure
  • Strong technical skills: working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
  • Ability to learn new software programs as necessary
  • Multi-task and have excellent follow-through
  • Prior experience in or exposure to Music or Entertainment industry
  • Overtime/accessibility on nights and weekends as needed

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

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