Production and Editorial Coordinator for Classical Music Publishing Company

Carl Fischer Music is looking for a Production Coordinator to manage all aspects of printing logistics for the Production Department.

Our Company History

For over 150 years, Carl Fischer Music has been a leader in educational music publishing. Since its founding in 1872, Carl Fischer Music has had a deep and abiding commitment to sharing traditional and contemporary music with the world.

The Carl Fischer Music catalog is made up of a large and diverse selection of music, musical literature, and pedagogy from premiere composers of the past and present. Our publications cross multiple genres, from Concert Music to Jazz, Classical and Choral while representing instrumental categories such as concert band, orchestra, piano, vocal, string, fretted instruments, brass, woodwind and percussion. Carl Fischer Music publications are available for purchase at over 2,000 retailers worldwide.

A little about the New York team

Based in New York City, our agile team is a combination of musicians and nonmusicians who love collaborating across departments, thinking creatively to problem solve challenges big and small, being resourceful and making things happen. Summed up, our office has the ingenuity and enthusiasm of a start-up, only you get to enjoy the ultimate work/life balance. No crazy hours. No weekends.

A little about the Production teams at Carl Fischer and Theodore Presser

With Offices in Malvern, PA and New York City, our agile team is a lean group of seasoned professionals who edit and produce a wide variety of sheet music products. We’re large enough to be leaders in the industry yet small enough for each employee to make a difference. Still growing with a tight-knit team and a pleasant working environment, we are looking for motivated individuals with high energy and positive attitudes and also offer long-term growth opportunities for high performing individuals. This team produces roughly 250 publications per year.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as project coordinator for a team of sheet music publishing professionals
• Assist editors with creating and maintaining product and composer related data for new and existing publications
• Confirm pertinent information regarding book reprints
• Serve as liaison between production department and the internal print shop
• Maintain close communication with other departments regarding details of production processes
• Report on the status of new items in interdepartmental meetings
• Proof pdfs of print files and artwork
• Assist with the logistics of print collateral for industry conventions

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 2 years related experience preferred – music or book publishing a plus
• Classical music background and knowledge is essential
• Strong analytical skills and advanced skills in MS Excel
• Knowledge of macros/VBA/Apps Script (Javascript) a plus
• Familiarity with databases or ERP systems a plus but not required
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Proactive and creative problem solving skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Comfortable with multitasking and with learning new systems and processes
• HTML or any other programming language knowledge a plus

Compensation will depend upon prior experience. Excellent benefits package offered after 3 months of employment.

To apply, please send a current resume, cover letter and salary requirements. In your cover letter, please refer to your background in/knowledge of music.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10005: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,000 - $47,000