Mobile Content Manager

Universal Music Group is currently seeking a Mobile Content Manager for the New York, NY location.

Universal Music Logistic’s Mobile Operations department is looking for a Content & Client Services Manager to assume responsibility for the day-to-day management and oversight of our growing mobile content catalog, business partner and label relationships. Responsibilities include overseeing content development of mobile personalization products in coordination with UMG label groups, as well as managing technical aspects of client relations with our mobile business partners. Duties also include new media content development (such as applications, video, graphics, WAP site development).

Responsibilities

•Manage day-to-day relationship with mobile business partners/vendors and UMG labels.
•Responsible for overseeing all mobile production for mid-west / east coast based labels, and serves as the key contact person for all mobile product supply chain and technical production related issues and support.
•Collaborates with label representatives and Production Development on functional and design requirements of mobile applications.
•Manage content requests and priorities for labels and oversee internal production processes in order to ensure timely delivery of quality product.
•Ensures project success through thorough user acceptance testing as well as coordinating communication, training and release schedules.
•Troubleshoot metadata and binary file issues with Operations staff.
•Assist in identifying, evaluating, and developing new and original content ideas.
•Work closely with internal Marketing/Sales/Licensing teams to ensure ongoing merchandising priorities and campaigns are met.
•Help manage and supervise internal/external production staff and coordinate label deliverables accordingly.

Job Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree required – audio/music background preferred
•Minimum of 3 years entertainment industry (or related field); minimum of 5 years work experience required
•Product management and leadership experience with a proven track record in managing/motivating external production resources
•Knowledge of wireless technologies with expertise pertaining to audio and new media production
•Familiarity with format conversions, Fast 2-track (stereo) audio-editing of music and speech, storage/management of large volumes of audio data
•Familiarity w/ the following mobile client environments: BREW, J2ME, Symbian, Windows Mobile, RIM; understanding of mobile client technology (e.g. mobile AJAX, widgets, SVG).
•Experience working with new product development and product management teams in the interactive or software development industry
•Knowledge of Web 2.0
•Must be able to handle multiple priorities at once and deliver products on time while maintaining a high level of quality
•Demonstrated leadership and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
•Must be a top-notch problem solver with great strategic and creative instincts
•High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
•Strong project management and business analyst skills. Use case experience recommended
•Ability to build relationships and work effectively among a diverse group of team members such as legal, compliance, information technology, marketing and sales department representatives
•Strong awareness and interest in popular music (genres, artists, etc.)
•Must be a self-starter with strong leadership abilities
•Must be a quick learner, able to cope with a fast-paced and rapidly-changing work environment
•Must have a strong understanding of new media (audio, video, web, wireless, etc)
•Must have strong computer skills on a Mac and PC as well as proficiency in Sound Forge, Filemaker Pro, MS Office, and other programs
•Familiarity with video editing software such as Sony Vegas or Final Cut Pro preferred
•Familiarity with multi-tracking/mixing and general music terminology preferred

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