About the Role
We are seeking a Junior Project Coordinator to join our catalogue team to assist and coordinate projects for releases for the Chrysalis Catalogue label. Reporting direct to the Senior Project Manager, you will create physical, digital, and marketing assets in preparation for release, ensuring clear and accurate information pertaining to each project is kept up to date.
Responsibilities
- Act as the point of contact for each project, tracking progress and deadlines.
- Coordinate new releases as determined by the Senior Project Manager.
- Discuss product development ideas, including manufacturing pricing, PPD/RRP of products with the Senior Project Manager.
- Gain approval for costs for mastering, artwork, and manufacturing from the Senior Project Manager.
- Work with the appropriate marketing manager to prepare one-sheet/sales note details and release assets for approval.
- Liaise with SVP Production & Physical Distribution for one-sheet/sales notes solicitation.
- Prepare a timeline for the release with the Senior Project Manager and SVP Production & Physical Distribution.
- Liaise with the Senior Project Manager for audio requirements and audio masters (lacquer cutting, CD DDPi, digital masters).
- Ensure audio is approved and signed off by the artist/managers and Senior Project Manager.
- Review and gain approval from test pressings, CD DDPi’s, and DSP.
- Liaise with the Senior Project Manager for designers/costings, requirements, and artwork design and product assets.
- Coordinate photography clearances for projects (physical product, PR, Promotional use etc.) with Business Affairs.
- Gain approves/sign off with artists/managers and the Senior Project Manager.
- Prepare and coordinate label copy and metadata information for the project.
- Deliver metadata to the Operations team for timely setup in internal and external systems.
- Liaise with the Senior Project Manager to prepare and approve purchase orders.
- Monitor production timelines and inform the marketing team of delivery dates and any potential delays.
- Check finished samples and obtain approval from the Senior Project Manager.
- Liaise with the Marketing manager for any required assets needed from the artwork and audio process (packshots, exploded packshots etc.).
- Provide support and assistance to the Catalogue Team, overseeing promo stock, sending stock to artists/management, and ad-hoc tasks.
Requirements
- 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Proactive approach to everyday tasks and ownership of the role.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Immaculate attention to detail.
- IT literate (intermediate Excel skills are desirable).
- Excellent organisational, written and verbal skills.
Skills
- Good understanding of the music industry and the catalogue area.
- Keen interest in catalogue music.
Location
- London
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Junior
About the Company
- Chrysalis Records/Blue Raincoat Music is a leading independent music company headquartered in London and New York.
- Along with our US partner Reservoir Media, we own the legendary Chrysalis and Tommy Boy catalogues, and we also represent artists through our management arm Blue Raincoat Artists, and publishing via Blue Raincoat Music Publishing.
Equal Opportunity
- Blue Raincoat is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- We believe that embracing diversity strengthens our culture, drives innovation, and contributes to our continued success.
- If you require assistance or an accommodation in completing any aspect of the application process, please contact the Blue Raincoat Recruiting team at: jobs@reservoir-media.com.
