Catalog Migration Manager

Create Music Group; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Music Group’s CMG Digital Distribution team seeks an experienced Catalog Migration Manager to work directly with the M&A and Distribution teams on new catalog acquisitions, managing the process of receiving, staging, and distributing new catalogues in our proprietary distribution software.

The role focuses on following and developing migration best practices, optimizing workflows, tracking projects from start to finish, and ensuring a seamless transition of new catalogs to DSPs, while

Qualifications

• Experience in digital music distribution and catalog migrations.
• Familiarity with DSP metadata style guides and industry standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent migrations and complex metadata.

Responsibilities

• Receive new catalogues from M&A and distribution teams and confirm scope.
• Stage metadata and assets in internal distribution software ahead of review.
• Validate metadata and assets against DSP guidelines and internal standards.
• Coordinate across business teams to close gaps and keep migrations moving.
• Deliver validated catalogues to DSPs with accurate metadata and assets.
• Track acquisitions from start to finish using internal project-tools.
• Provide status updates to stakeholders on migration progress.
• Help develop best practices and optimize workflows for migrations.

Skills

Digital music distribution

Catalog migrations

DDEX standards

DSP metadata guides

Metadata management

Project management

Spreadsheet analysis

Platform interfaces

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Job description

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP's. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z, which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has over 400 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

The CMG Digital Distribution team is seeking an experienced Catalog Migration Manager to work directly with the M&A and Distribution team on new catalog acquisitions by managing the process of receiving, staging, and distributing new catalogues in our proprietary music distribution software. The role is responsible for following and developing catalogue migration best practices, optimizing current workflows, tracking projects from start to finish and above all, ensuring a seamless transition of new catalogs on DSPs.

Responsibilities

• Intake & receiving - Receive new catalogues from the M&A and distribution team following each acquisition, confirming scope and completeness of what's handed off. Manage multiple catalog acquisitions at the same time efficiently.
• Staging - Load and organize incoming metadata and assets in the internal distribution software ahead of review.
• Metadata & asset validation - Collect, review, and validate metadata and assets against current DSP and internal style guidelines, flagging and resolving discrepancies before anything moves downstream.
• Cross-team coordination - Work across business and operational teams, internal and external, spanning multiple businesses, to close gaps and keep each migration moving.
• Distribution to DSPs - Deliver the validated catalogue through the internal distribution software, ensuring metadata and assets are accurate and guideline-compliant, for a seamless DSP transition.
• Project tracking - Track each acquisition from start to finish in internal project-tracking software, managing multiple concurrent catalogue migrations efficiently.
• Stakeholder reporting - Provide regular status updates to internal and external stakeholders on where each acquisition distribution stands.
• Process improvement - Follow and help develop catalogue migration best practices, optimizing workflows based on what's learned across projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in digital music distribution, content management and/or catalog migrations working at a distributor.
• Understanding of DDEX standards.
• Knowledge of audio, video, and image formats and specifications for distribution delivery.
• Deep understanding of DSP metadata style guides and distribution.
• Experience working with complex metadata.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while remaining responsive and adaptable.
• Proficient in handling diverse data streams, with expertise in analyzing, managing, and constructing spreadsheets.
• Proficiency with leading digital music platform interfaces, social media tools, and industry best practices.
• Possesses clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and a persistent drive for problem-solving.
• Delivers outstanding customer service alongside strong relationship-building abilities.
• Applies resourcefulness, creativity, and interpersonal skills to successfully complete projects.

Pay Scale

$60,000 - $85,000 USD per year The final compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and overall fit for the role.

Fair Chance Policy

In accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories. We evaluate candidates based on their qualifications and the nature of the offense in relation to the job for which they are applying.