Photographic Archive Lead – Kings Cross, London London, England

Universal Music Group

Full Time London, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today

Job description

Music is Universal

It’s the passionate and dedicated team at Universal Music who help make us the world’s leading music company. From A&R to finance, legal to digital, sales to marketing, Universal Music is the place to grow and develop your career within a truly commercial and innovative business that leads in everything it does.

Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy, or caring responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought within our teams and are fully committed to embracing the talents of people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other forms of neurocognitive variation.

We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to recruitment, workplaces, and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, including alternatives to the online form or to disclose a neurocognitive condition, please email [email protected].

The A Side: A Day in The Life

Sitting within the UMG Global Asset & Archive Team, you will report into the Director, Digital Preservation and be tasked with providing photographic verification and preservation support for Universal Music archives and core businesses. You will be required to ensure that all assets adhere to UMG Global Standards whilst supporting fast turnaround of assets in a client-focused department ensuring a high standard is upheld throughout all processes. You will need to be sufficiently qualified and skilled to undertake a range of requisite technical tasks whilst maintaining a professional and personable attitude.

This role is primarily based at 4 Pancras Square, but on occasion you will be expected to work from some of our other locations across London.

The B Side: Skills & Experience

Be Organised

In conjunction with other members of the UMG Global Asset & Archive Team provide support for all departments within Universal Music and clients to a high quality in an efficient and pro-active manner. This role is often subject to demanding situations i.e., Prioritising workload and resolving requests in a timely manner under client scrutiny

Be Collaborative

Work closely with the UMG Global Asset & Archive Team and colleagues to learn the relevant technologies where necessary and develop in the role
Deal tactfully with clients, internally and externally, at all times while passing on any significant concerns to colleagues or members of the Management team when and where necessary

Person Specification

Necessary

Have working knowledge of databases, Digital Asset Management systems, Microsoft Word and Excel. Accurate metadata capture is required
Be fluent on both Mac and PC. Most work is carried out in OSX
To have working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Affinity Photo, relevant scanning software
To have working knowledge of traditional photographic processes – negatives, transparencies, print – and how best to digitise
Knowledge of photography, through prior working experience or recognised qualifications
Strong interest & general music knowledge of Artists, Bands etc.
Ability to fault find and problem solve
Knowledge of associated technologies
Ability to work calmly under pressure, anticipating changing requirements
Good communication skills and natural team player
Analytical skills in a technical environment desirable
Self-motivated and conscientious
High attention to detail and ownership of tasks
Commitment to providing an efficient and effective service
The ability to work across and support colleagues in all areas of the business
Experience of working in a strong customer focused environment
Ability to work on own initiative
Calm under pressure

Bonus Tracks: Your Benefits

Group Personal Pension Scheme (between 3% and 9%)
Private Medical Insurance
25 paid days of annual leave
Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
Holiday Purchase scheme
Dental and Travel Insurance options
Cycle to Work Scheme
Salary Sacrifice Cars
Subsidised Gym Membership
Employee Discounts (Reward Gateway)

Just So You Know…

The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement.

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