Job Summary
Fat Beats is an independent music wholesaler specializing in music distribution in all formats. We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to work with our Production & Distribution labels. As the Production Manager, you will work closely with label managers, artist, pressing plants, & marketing and promotion to coordinate Production & Distribution projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success as a Production Manager or similar in the entertainment industry.
The Production Manager oversees submission, manufacturing and delivery of a growing catalog of music under Fat Beats Distribution. In addition, the PM is responsible for organizing assets (audio, artwork, and metadata), assuring they meet necessary specifications and requirements for physical manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Manage P&D labels and projects from start to finish
- Coordinate the physical production process of vinyl, CD, cassette from beginning to end product
- Serve as the point of contact for distributed artists and labels addressing their day to day needs
- Schedule and maintain an extensive list of multifaceted media projects with various moving parts
- Preflight art and audio files for large scale printing and rectify errors when necessary
- Liaise with designers, creative and management regarding print specifications and packaging requirement
- Submit order forms for each project at its respective manufacturer and monitor completion status
- Review of invoices and print proofs
- Coordinate with label personnel and support organizations on all relevant production issues
- Source printers and pressing plants for best quality and pricing
- Coordinate and check received shipments to warehouse
- Keep projects on schedule and update team regularly
- Track possible represses of current and past products so that best sellers are in stock
- Coordinate with marketing and sales to drive new title launches and feature releases
- Oversee warehouse operations with Warehouse Manager
- Perform P&L analyses to ensure all ventures have a clear path to success
Qualifications
- Understands anatomy of vinyl records, CD and tapes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the physical/digital music supply chain
- Knowledge of print and packaging design
- Familiarity with various audio formats
- A bachelor’s degree in Music Business, communications or related.
- Previous experience as a Product Manager or in a similar managerial role
- Proven track record of managing a successful product from inception to launch
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superb organization skills
- Expert in Microsoft Office Software (ie. word excel, etc.)
- Strong will to have a career in the Music Industry
- Bonus: experience with Sage 100 ERP or similar
- Bonus: experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Tickets to concerts with our artists
- Promotional vinyl records / CDs
- 10 days paid vacation a year
We’re an independent music wholesaler specializing in vinyl distribution. We build relationships alongside our partners that are in tune with today’s music marketplace and we passionately labor for the labels we love.
With headquarters located in Los Angeles, California, we are strategically placed at the heart of the North American vinyl manufacturing sector. Our proximity allows us the ability to execute the distribution process, from manufacturing to final sale.
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