English Classical Music Specialist – Remote in UK – United Kingdom

<div>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.</div> <div> <strong>Key Qualifications</strong></p> <ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Extensive proficiency in Classical music work and movement title formatting and cataloging</li> <li>Knowledge of all genres and periods of and related to Classical music (from Gregorian Chant to present day compositions and solo works to opera)</li> <li>Capacity to research and communicate Classical concepts effectively to problem solve and uphold strict quality control.</li> <li>Native-level linguistic competency in English is a must.</li> <li>Working knowledge of French, German, Italian and Latin, with the ability to localize relevant Classical terminology into English.</li> <li>Highly detail-oriented and feel comfortable multitasking and working in a dynamic environment.</li> <li>Ability to prioritize a heavy workload while achieving exceptional quality.</li> <li>Confident and collected disposition while performing under time constraints.</li> <li>Ambitious self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team</li> <li>Focused, upbeat, adaptable, and results oriented with a positive attitude</li> <li>Proficient in use of productivity software (spreadsheets, word processors, database entry)</li> <li>Technical and project management experience</li> </ul> </ul> </div> <div> <strong>Preferred experience</strong></p> <ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"> <ul> <li>Real world experience in the Classical field e.g. industry, media, journalism, or retail.</li> </ul> </ul> </div> <div> <strong>Experience and Education</strong></p> <ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"> <ul> <li>Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Music Performance or Musicology preferred.</li> </ul> </ul> </div> <div> <strong>Rate and Benefits</strong></p> <ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"> <ul> <li><strong>Rate:</strong> £31,850/year</li> <li><strong>Benefits:</strong></li> <div>– Private Pension</div> <div>– Private Health Insurance with AXA PPP</div> <div>– Live Assurance</div> <div>– Employee Assistance Program (Counselling and 24/7 phone support)</div> </ul> </ul> </div> <div>If this sounds like an opportunity you’d like to jump at, please send us your application.</div>

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