Manager, Recording Studios
Description
Job Purpose:
Manage all aspects of Sony Music Publishing’s (SMP) Recording Studios at their Hollywood, CA office. The Manager, Recording Studios oversees the daily operations of the recording studio, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. This role involves managing Studio Assistants, coordinating studio schedules, maintaining equipment, and providing exceptional service to songwriters, artists, and clients.
What You’ll Do: (job responsibilities)
- Manage and facilitate daily operation and maintenance of SMP’s Recording studios in their Hollywood, CA office
- Fulfill studio requests, maintain calendar of studio sessions, and assign audio engineers/studio assistants, ensuring optimal use of studio time and resources
- Support each session with production set up, technical needs, and breakdown with audio engineers/studio assistants, facilitate access to studios for songwriters/artists
- Ensure optimum operating condition of all facility equipment, including coordinating the inspection, repair, and maintenance of equipment
- Stay updated on new technologies and recommend upgrades or replacements as necessary
- Oversee that studios and lounge area are stocked, cleaned, and organized
- Maintain accurate records of studio sessions for billback purposes to songwriter/artist accounts and external invoicing, as appropriate
- Provide Purchase Orders to audio engineers for studio sessions, as appropriate
- Develop and oversee budget for repairs and maintenance of studio equipment and procurement of studio supplies and materials
- Oversee, manage, and train Studio Assistant(s) Supervise and train studio staff, including sound engineers and technicians
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and artists, address client inquiries, concerns, and feedback promptly and professionally
- Investigate and resolve songwriter/artist related issues and complaints, maintain and monitor records of all incident reports
- Implement policies, procedures and programs to ensure company standards are maintained
- Handle sensitive & confidential information with discretion and the utmost professionalism
Requirements
Who You Are: (skills and experience required)
- Extensive knowledge of studio operations and facility management is required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-starting, resourceful collaborator with strong ability to identify problems and create solutions
- Detail oriented and strong follow-through skills
- Trained on medical devices located at facilities
- Proficient in Microsoft suite
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- 7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume may require extended/flexible working hours
Benefits & Perks
What We Give You:
- You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
- An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
- Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans
- We invest in your professional growth & development
- Time off for a Winter Break
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Sony Music Publishing
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Sony Music Publishing is the leading global music publisher, which is home to world-class songwriters, legendary catalogues, and industry-leading synchronization licensing and production music businesses. With an international network of 38 offices, Sony Music Publishing represents many of the most iconic songs ever written by celebrated songwriters such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Carole King, Queen and The Rolling Stones, as well as contemporary superstars including Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Pharrell Williams, Lady Gaga, P!nk, and Sam Smith. To learn more: www.sonymusicpub.com/en.