Sr Manager, Music Research at The Walt Disney Company

Burbank, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, MusicIndustries

Requirements

Ability to efficiently delegate and supervise the work of others
Provide objective statistics of team and individual performance
Provide consistent and constructive feedback
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Highly organized
Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects at once while working under tight deadlines
Clear, concise communication
Flexibility and independent critical thinking skills
Ability to learn, retain institutional and industry knowledge, and adapt to multiple working styles

Responsibilities

Oversee a team of Specialists/Coordinators responsible for collection, creation, and data entry on cue sheets for TV/film, parks and resorts, advertising, games, and other audio-visual content
Facilitate requests for music identification and provide music identification expertise and support to various teams across the company
Oversee updates and maintenance to technology tools, routine adjustments, and corrections, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data
Assign projects to the team, manage their workload via daily interaction, and ensure deliverables meet timelines and requests from internal and external partners
Act as the “Cue Sheet Expert,” leading all music research work, metadata management, discussions on complex issues, and reviewing team work for accuracy
Communicate regularly with Disney Music Group departments and Music Departments from other Disney lines of business to ensure appropriate training, data collection, and delivery within deadlines
Manage talent expectations for registrations of cue sheets with external Music Publishing societies around the world
Work closely with Studio Technology on improvements to existing systems and future systems within DMG
Provide leadership and support to the Music Research team by guiding task planning, monitoring progress, providing ongoing feedback, and fostering a productive work environment to meet workload targets and departmental goals
Build and maintain strong working relationships with various DMG teams, creative executives, Film/TV production teams, and legal/business affairs partners
Serve as a trusted advisor on cue sheet best practices, delivery, and music reporting

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cue SheetsMusic ResearchData EntryMusic IdentificationTeam ManagementProject ManagementMusic PublishingPerformance RoyaltiesAudio Visual Content

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Sr Manager, Music Research position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are needed for the Sr Manager, Music Research role?

Essential skills include the ability to efficiently delegate and supervise the work of others, provide objective statistics of team and individual performance, and provide consistent feedback. Expertise in music research, cue sheets, metadata management, and leading discussions on complex issues is also required.

What does the team structure look like for this position?

The role oversees a team of Specialists/Coordinators responsible for collection, creation, and data entry on cue sheets.

What makes a strong candidate for this Sr Manager role?

Strong candidates excel as the de facto 'Cue Sheet Expert' with deep music research knowledge, can manage team workloads through daily interaction to meet deadlines, ensure data accuracy, communicate effectively across Disney departments, and collaborate on technology improvements.