A&R Operations Coordinator - 12 Month Contract

Universal Music Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music company in Canada is seeking an A&R Operations Coordinator for a 12-month contract. This role involves supporting A&R operations, managing asset deliverables, and ensuring quality control of audio. Ideal candidates will have experience in the music industry and strong organizational skills. Join a creative team dedicated to innovation and artistry in music.

Benefits

Employee Family Assistance Program

Two-week paid winter break

Summer Fridays

Employee Ticket Box

Music subscription reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in the music entertainment industry.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support A&R operational processes and enforce best practices.
• Coordinate internal scheduling and ensure timelines are met.
• Quality control audio and upload final audio for distribution.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Music Trends

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in music, media, or entertainment

Tools

Audio Editing Software

Job description

A&R Operations Coordinator - 12 Month Contract

Universal Music Canada, Canada's leading music company, is engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. Home to a comprehensive catalogue across every musical genre, UMC is committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship, broadening opportunities for artists domestically and globally, and creating new fan experiences.

Part of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment, we seek creative, innovative, and passionate individuals to join our team. If you love music and are excited about this opportunity, we want to meet you!

A&R Operations Coordinator – 12 Month Contract

The UMC team works four days a week from our creative campus in Liberty Village, Toronto, with one day remote.

Reporting to the Manager, A&R Administration, the A&R Operations Coordinator will support the A&R department's operations. Experience in the music industry is preferred.

How You’ll LEAD:

1. Support the team by executing A&R operational processes and enforcing best practices.
2. Assist A&Rs with asset deliverables, including audio files from producers, mixers, and mastering engineers.
3. Maintain UMC’s internal asset file management systems.
4. Work with A&Rs to gather and verify metadata and label copy for physical and digital releases.
5. Quality control all audio and upload final audio to the UMG supply chain for distribution.
6. Coordinate internal scheduling, transitioning releases from A&R to production, ensuring timelines are met.
7. Communicate with internal departments on deliverable status.
8. Handle payments and vendor setup as assigned.
9. Input metadata into UMC’s repertoire management system as needed.
10. Assist with special projects.

What You BRING:

1. 1-3 years of experience in the music entertainment industry.
2. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
3. Independence, initiative, problem-solving skills.
4. Post-secondary degree or diploma in music, media, or entertainment.
5. Excellent communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
6. Knowledge of current music trends and recording processes.
7. Experience with audio editing software.
8. Personal qualities: honest, entrepreneurial, friendly, approachable, energetic, ambitious, creative, positive, passionate, competitive, opinionated, knowledgeable, open-minded, and communicative.

What We OFFER:

1. Employee Family Assistance Program
2. Two-week paid winter break
3. Summer Fridays
4. Employee Ticket Box
5. Music subscription reimbursement

Universal Music Canada values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, women, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other diverse communities. Accommodations are available upon request.