Content Operations Coordinator

About Beatport 

For over 20 years, Beatport has been the global leader in DJ and club culture, pushing the boundaries of dance music to all corners of the world. Created by DJs for DJs, Beatport has always been dedicated to innovating new products and services to support evolving generations of music performers and producers.

The Beatport Group includes some of the best-known brands in DJ culture, including Beatport, Plugin Boutique, Ampsuite, LabelRadar, Beatport.io & The International Music Summit (IMS). We are consistently looking for bright, creative professionals with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Beatport offers the possibility to work remotely as well as a from the Beatport office in London.

Where You Come In: 

This position is part of Beatport’s Music Services team, whose primary function is to create a suite of professional tools and services to empower songwriters, artists, labels, publishers and distribution companies. This position is responsible for making sure that all audio, artwork, video and associated metadata fulfils the strict guidelines that music retailers like Beatport demand. Using proprietary software to perform quality control checks on music catalogues received into the platform as well as working directly with larger clients to facilitate batch ingestion jobs makes this role a foundational in supporting all the other Music Services activities. 

This is a systems, data and asset management position that requires close attention to detail but can operate with efficiency to maximise output. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. You need to be able to examine situations easily to be able to connect the dots in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is experienced in stress management situations.

As Content Operations Coordinator You Will Be Responsible For:

• Working across all owned or controlled assets for The Beatport Group of companies, the role will primarily focus on: 

• • Ingesting catalogue submissions into a proprietary asset management platform 
  • Making sure those submissions strictly follow the industry standards set by external partners
  • Managing a delivery pipeline to various external partners

• • Managing change requests for audio, artwork and metadata both with the content owner and the external partners 

• Connect with Label Relations, Marketing and other appropriate teams within Beatport to address queries, concerns, and issues 
• Work alongside product and engineering teams to make sure the platform remains fit for purpose 
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of how industry standards evolve, and be the authority on it for the company 

As Content Operations Coordinator you will need:

• A minimum of one year's experience in the music industry, specifically in digital asset management, ideally with a record label, distributor, retailer or music services company.
• A strong understanding of digital music distribution, metadata, content management and release workflows.
• Experience working with record labels, artists, distributors, aggregators or other music industry partners.
• Experience using Google Workspace, Asana, Zendesk and Content Management Systems (or similar).
• Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent English language proficiency
  

It would be great if you have:

• Experience working within the electronic music industry.
• Speak an additional language.
• Are passionate about electronic dance music; DJing or music production is a plus.

More About Us:
We have offices in the UK, Los Angeles and Berlin, so being able to work collaboratively over Slack, Zoom and Google Hangouts is a must.
We have a culture of collaboration and mentorship. We are always helping one another, someone almost always has the answer for any question you've got.
Our culture is open and entrepreneurial. Music is fun, and we think work should be too.

The Beatport Group Culture 

At Beatport Group, creativity and community are at the forefront of everything we do. Our company is a hub of innovation, driven by a commitment to authenticity and a deep understanding of the music landscape. Our culture is built on the values of D.A.N.C.E (Demand Diversity, Accountability to our communities, Nurturing our ecosystem, Community first, always, and Evolution of our mission). We promote inclusiveness, innovative thinking, and thoughtful contributions, ensuring that we not only serve but also evolve with the diverse global DJ & music producer market. 

How To Apply
Please send a short note introducing yourself and why this position appeals to you. Include a resume and links to any work samples.

Benefits 

The position is within a highly motivated team with a positive working climate, allowing you to express your talent fully. In addition, we offer appropriate remuneration and very good development opportunities within a dynamically growing enterprise. Beyond this, the position provides an intensive integration into the international music scene. 

• Participation in company's annual bonus pool program
• A professional environment with room for creativity and fun 
• VIP Access to local music events & Livestreams
• Enhanced holiday allowance 
  
• Focus Days 
• BUPA Health Insurance 
• Learning Days 
  
• Employer matched pension 
• + More

Equal Employment Opportunity 

The Beatport Group strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. 

Hiring Practices 

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The Beatport Group’s recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. The Beatport Group may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, Internet recruiting, job fairs and college recruiting. The Beatport Group does not accept speculative CV's from employment agencies unless specifically requested by the Talent Team. Please can we politely request that you do not contact our hiring managers.