Music Assistant
Description
- Work with others in the Music staff and internal clients on the implementation of the company’s music procedures and policies as it pertains to ESPN Content.
- Organize and input audio assets and music cue metadata into the cue sheet management system for all ESPN content.
- Assist, manage and organize the registrations and metadata for ESPN owned copyrights.
- Edit music cuts for thematic, commercial and library music packages, as needed.
- Work with Music Coordinators to organize, compile and deliver series/seasonal music packages for assigned Productions.
- Assists in the preparation, filing, trafficking and organization of music licenses and related music documentation.
- Cue sheet support including, the approval of music cue sheets, facilitation of cue sheets to licensors, compliance reporting for all ESPN networks, delivery of ESPN cue sheets to affiliated networks and/or publishing entities.
- Coordinates updates from production music libraries, tracks usage and consults with production contacts at the libraries.
- Assists in the procurement and monitors the circulation of physical audio media.
- Maintains the department’s Music Resource website.
- Responsible for the organization, upkeep, and maintenance of the Music Department’s audio equipment.
- Manages the conversion of music from physical media to audio files for storage in digital archives, as needed.
- Exhibit the ability to train incoming employees in the department’s basic functions, cue sheet management system and administrative systems currently in use.
- Assists others on the music team with other music-related projects and tasks, as needed.
- Assist in the tracking, storing and coordination of music licenses and related music documentation.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year experience or understanding related to broadcast, technical operations, library science or music backgrounds.
- Must be willing to work 2nd shift and Weekends.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Prioritize projects based on time & resources available.
- Demonstrated organizational and communication skills and abilities required.
- Knowledge of both Mac and PC operating systems required, including proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, or similar applications.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
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ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Sports media assets include ESPN on ABC, six domestic cable television networks (ESPN, launched in 1979; ESPN2; ESPN Classic; ESPNEWS; ESPN Deportes; ESPNU), ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD (high-definition simulcast services of ESPN and ESPN2, respectively), ESPN Regional Television, ESPN International (31 international networks and syndication), ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Enterprises, ESPN Zones (sports-themed restaurants licensed by ESPN), and other growing new businesses including ESPN360.com (Broadband), ESPN Mobile Properties (wireless), ESPN On Demand, ESPN Interactive and ESPN PPV. Based in Bristol, Ct., ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The Hearst Corporation holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN.