Release Coordinator Catalog

Do people turn to you for surprising ideas or savvy strategies? Are you organized and can oversee multiple projects at the same time? Are you as passionate about dance music as we are? Then you may just be the chosen one.

As a Release Coordinator for Catalog, you will be mainly responsible for expertly curating and delivering assets in the most effective manner. You will also oversee the entire delivery process, from asset collection to the final submission to all portals. Last but not least you will manage the digital release workflow with a primary focus on attention to detail, ensuring the quality of Label Copies, Artwork, and Masters meets the highest standards, and guaranteeing that all products are released accurately and seamlessly.  

What will you be doing?

• Work on the optimization of catalog tracks to enhance their performance in the digital landscape; 

• Collaborate with audio engineers and studio partners to ensure the highest audio quality for new edits, reissues and remasters; 

• Implement metadata improvements (such as keyword tagging) to increase discoverability on streaming platforms; 

• Monitor developments in the market and translates these into actionable processes; 

• Monitor streams and sales based on dashboards; 

• Maintain awareness of all catalog acquisitions and initiatives through regular updates and meetings; 

• Timely upload of catalogue assets into appropriate platforms and systems ready for Digital teams final check and delivery; 

• Implement legal restrictions in the practical upload specifications;

• Coordinating and fine-tuning products with the Digital Team as needed;

• Work in tandem supporting other members of the Catalog team.

Who is the person we’re looking for?

• You have 1-3 years of experience in a similar role;

• You are aware of the dynamics and processes within the music industry and have good knowledge of the (social) media landscape;

• You possess excellent organisational and communicative skills and have the ability to drive forward processes within project teams;

• You have an analytical mind and have an ambitious, decisive and a problem-solving mentality;

• You enjoy dance music and the wider culture around it;

• You’re in for a challenge and like dynamic working environments. You are used to working with strict deadlines, know how to prioritise and thrive under pressure;

• You are an effective communicator and motivator,  well versed in the English language, both in speech and in writing.

What will we offer you in return?

At Armada Music, you’ll be pursuing your passion on an international scale. Calling an inspiring and musical environment home, you’ll bump fists with a young and dynamic team of skilled coworkers. We also offer 25 days off per year to force you to miss us every once in a while and an appealing pension scheme for when we finally decide to grow up. O, and we’ll pay you. There’s that too, of course.

About Armada Music

Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world, based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands (HQ), London and New York. Founded in 2003, Armada Music represents labels and artists across the electronic music spectrum, including, Armin van Buuren, ARTY, Brando, Cat Dealers, Eelke Kleijn, Ferry Corsten, Loud Luxury, Morgan Page, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tensnake and more. Armada Publishing is the boutique home of a selection of talented and established songwriters and producers, including Kevin Saunderson (Inner City/ e-Dancer), Sander Ketelaars (Sander van Doorn/ Purple Haze), Thomas Ingamells (Tom Staar/ Ango Tamarin), Chris Knight (Kryder), Marco Niemerski (Tensnake/ Gemini Rising), Nick Bracegirdle (Chicane), Youhanna Assaf (AVIRA), Benjamin Lawton (Ben Gold) and more.