English Classical Music Specialist Welocalize

Musicindustryyorkshire; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music curation company in the UK is seeking a passionate individual for a role focused on Classical music curation and quality control. Responsibilities include reviewing content based on digital music guidelines, managing metadata, and collaborating with project managers on various data projects. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Music Performance or Musicology, and possess strong language and technical skills. This position offers a salary of £31,850/year and includes benefits like private health insurance and pension.

Benefits

Private Pension

Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP

Live Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Familiar with major Classical music artists, composers, and ensembles.
• Extensive proficiency in Classical music formatting and cataloging.
• Ability to research and communicate Classical concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review content based on digital music industry guidelines.
• Manage, aggregate, edit, and connect metadata.
• Work with project managers on large-scale data projects.

Skills

Knowledge of Classical music

Technical and project management experience

Detail-oriented

Multitasking abilities

Native-level English

Working knowledge of French, German, Italian, and Latin

Proficient in productivity software

Ambitious self-starter

Education

Master's Degree in Music Performance or Musicology

Job description

This is a high-volume music content curation and quality control project. You will review content based on a set of digital music industry guidelines and music standards with a focus on Classical music. This position will require managing, aggregating, editing, and connecting metadata to ensure the best user experience. You will work with project managers on large-scale Classical as well as non-Classical data projects.

Key Qualifications

• Passionate about Classical music user experience and familiar with major Classical music artists, composers and ensembles with a focus on English Classical Music markets and industry.
• Extensive proficiency in Classical music work and movement title formatting and cataloging
• Knowledge of all genres and periods of and related to Classical music (from Gregorian Chant to present day compositions and solo works to opera)
• Capacity to research and communicate Classical concepts effectively to problem solve and uphold strict quality control.
• Native-level linguistic competency in English is a must.
• Working knowledge of French, German, Italian and Latin, with the ability to localize relevant Classical terminology into English.
• Highly detail-oriented and feel comfortable multitasking and working in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to prioritize a heavy workload while achieving exceptional quality.
• Confident and collected disposition while performing under time constraints.
• Ambitious self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team
• Focused, upbeat, adaptable, and results oriented with a positive attitude
• Proficient in use of productivity software (spreadsheets, word processors, database entry)
• Technical and project management experience

Preferred experience

• Real world experience in the Classical field e.g. industry, media, journalism, or retail.

Experience and Education

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Music Performance or Musicology preferred.

Rate and Benefits

• Rate: £31,850/year
• Benefits:
  • Private Pension
  • Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP
  • Live Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (Counselling and 24/7 phone support)

If this sounds like an opportunity you’d like to jump at, please send us your application.