Assistant, Production and Distribution

APG; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

APG in Los Angeles is seeking an Assistant, Production and Distribution to support the Director with administrative and operational duties. Responsibilities include onboarding new clients, catalog transfers, takedowns, and managing payments and releases.

You should be highly organized, proficient in Microsoft Office, G Suite, and macOS, and comfortable with GenAI platforms. Experience with YouTube CMS is a plus and the role is a temp-to-hire opportunity in a fast-paced music environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, G Suite, and macOS.
• Highly organized with demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in tech-forward, GenAI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized filing of client agreements and related docs.
• Manage end-to-end new client onboarding, catalog transfer delivery, takedowns, and post-migration monitoring.
• Oversee Musixmatch relationship and upload lyrics for assets.
• Maintain internal tracking sheets for clearances, samples, and documentation.
• Upload new music videos to DSPs and assist with QC corrections.
• Optimize assets for YouTube discovery and performance.
• Review and resolve potential, disputed claims in YouTube CMS.
• Support third-party payment processing for contributors, including vendor setup.
• Submit audio and video releases to Luminate and assist with RIAA certification processes.
• Support BA team meetings, including scheduling and note-taking.
• Assist with BoxSign workflows and CEO signature procurement for label agreements.
• Contribute to internal Automation/AI research initiatives and tool adoption.

Skills

Microsoft Office

G Suite

macOS

GenAI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

YouTube CMS certifications

Job description

A little bit about us:

APG is an independent new-model label and music publisher. Led by veteran music executive Mike Caren, APG is a well-funded label / publisher with the agility of an indie and the muscle of a major. The company is fast paced, creative, and very close to the artists and writers. It’s a place for fast-moving but thoughtful and hardworking up-and-comers, determined to make a significant mark on the industry. We are looking for an assistant to support our Director, Production & Distribution with administrative and operational duties.

TITLE: Assistant, Production and Distribution

REPORTS TO: Director, Production & Distribution

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA

What kind of person are you?

• Passion for music, especially urban and pop music
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Natural problem-solver, comfortable with operational and administrative work
• Great at time management
• Calm under pressure

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain organized filing of client agreements, including signed T&Cs, amendments, clearance documents, and related correspondence
• Manage end-to-end new client onboarding, including catalog transfer delivery and takedowns, TikTok timestamp collection, and post-migration monitoring to ensure stream and engagement retention
• Oversee the Musixmatch relationship and upload lyrics for top-performing assets
• Maintain internal tracking sheets for incoming and outgoing clearances, samples, and related documentation
• Upload new music videos to DSPs and assist with QC corrections as needed
• Optimize assets for YouTube discovery and performance
• Review and resolve potential, disputed claims & asset conflicts in the YouTube CMS
• Support third-party payment processing for producers, side artists, studios, mixers, and other contributors, including vendor setup, payment communications, and document submission for approval
• Submit audio and video releases to Luminate and assist with RIAA certification processes
• Support BA team meetings, including agenda preparation, conference room and video call coordination (Zoom/Google Meet), and staff coordination as-needed; taking notes, and sending follow-ups
• Assist with BoxSign workflows and facilitate CEO signature procurement for label agreements
• Contribute to internal Automation/AI research initiatives and support adoption of emerging tools and workflows

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, G Suite, and macOS
• Highly organized with demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in tech-forward, GenAI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.

Beneficial Experience

• Prior experience in music distribution or related label operations
• YouTube CMS certifications
• Familiarity with project management tools

Education

• College degree preferred, but not required

Why join us?

We are at the heart of the music business and launch more successful music careers, for artists & executives alike, than most of the industry. We have a fast-paced, exciting, and creative environment that is oriented for growth and career development.

APG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Budget: $19 - $20/hour

Temp to Hire Opportunity