
Photographic Archive Lead – Kings Cross, London London, England
Job description
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
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