Music Assistant Jobs

• Maintain the departments Music Resource website.
• Input song and license fee information for cleared third party songs into departmental database.
• Coordinates updates from production music libraries, tracks usage and liaises with production contacts at the libraries.
• Organize and input audio assets and music cue metadata into the cue sheet management system for all ESPN networks.
• Exhibit the ability to train incoming employees on the department’s basic functions, cue sheet management system and administrative systems currently in use.
• Assists in the preparation, filing, trafficking and organization of music licenses and related music documentation.
• Assists in the procurement and monitors the circulation of physical audio media.
• Work with Music Coordinators to organize, compile and deliver series/seasonal music packages for assigned Productions.
• Assist in the registration of ESPN owned copyrights and organization of Copyright metadata.
• Works with others in the Music staff on the implementation of the company’s music procedures and policies as it pertains to ESPN Content.
• Edits music cuts for thematic, commercial and library music packages, as needed.
• Cue sheet support including, but not limited to, the approval of music cue sheets, facilitation of cue sheets to licensors, compliance reporting for all ESPN networks, delivery of ESPN cue sheets to affiliated networks and/or publishing entities.
• Management of the storage, organization, update and ingest of digital metadata for tracking and monetization.
• Responsible for the organization, up keep and maintenance of the Music Department’s audio equipment.
• Manages the conversion of music from physical CD’s to audio files for storage in digital archives.
• Assists in the preparation of clearance requests, reporting, correspondence and licensing agreements, as needed.
• Assists others on the music team with other music-related projects and tasks, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills and abilities required.
• Must be willing to work 2nd shift and Weekends.
• Prioritize projects based on time & resources available.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of both Mac and PC operating systems require, including proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of college with some professional experience or understanding related to broadcast, technical operations, library science, or music backgrounds preferred.
• Experience using WordPress or similar Content Management System.
• Spanish proficiency.
• Ability to operate audio/video equipment and recording equipment, including Cart, ENCO and CD duplication and various digital media software.
• Experience using Adobe Audition audio editing software or similar DAW.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Information: (i.e. physical requirements, holiday, nights, weekend shifts, etc.)

• Must be willing to work 2nd shift and Weekends.

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