Video Operations Lead

Who We Are

UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans - empowering artists to earn and grow. UnitedMasters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first - disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties. Through the combination of UnitedMasters' music distribution platform and its deep ties to brands, UnitedMasters enables independent artists and change-makers to grow and earn unlike any other platform.

The UnitedMasters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, VICE, and more. We work hand in hand with the award-winning creative teams that forge those innovative partnerships at Translation (our in-house creative advertising agency).

We are looking for a Video Operations Lead to join UnitedMasters! Please note that this role is a Hybrid role: three days in office and two days remote.

What You'll Do

• Lead cross-functional efforts to optimize video operations for UnitedMasters' roster of PARTNER artists, identifying opportunities and implementing solutions.
• Make recommendations for the overall video monetization system within the company
• Maintain a healthy YouTube CMS, ensuring the prompt resolution of all reference overlaps, invalid references, ownership conflicts and transfers, potential/disputed/appealed claims, etc.
• Manage all aspects of linked artist channels, from onboarding to maintenance to collaborating with Artist Marketing on content strategy.
• Be the subject matter expert for asset performance on video and UGC platforms. Perform channel audits for new and potential PARTNER artists, closely monitor analytics, find trending assets, and execute revenue optimization strategies.
• Develop and refine processes, policies, and best practices and communicate them clearly across the organization.
• Keep an eye on platform developments and market trends, sharing insights with clients, teammates, and senior leadership.
• Work closely with Product & Engineering to analyze and prioritize technical needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive operational knowledge of UGC and video monetization platforms, especially YouTube.
• Proficiency with data analysis and presentation.
• Deep understanding of music metadata and the digital music landscape.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Desire to learn and grow. Capacity to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
• Innovative thinker who challenges the status quo and presents ideas for efficient or more productive workflow.
• Self-directed and entrepreneurial.
• Proactive leadership that challenges your teammates to get better every day.
• Passion for all things music and culture
Conscientiousness, empathy, and a passion for helping artists achieve their goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 years of experience monetizing music assets on video platforms, especially YouTube.
• Experience developing and executing successful content strategies.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a multi-channel network (MCN) or otherwise managing artist channels.sig
• Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of popular music.

About UnitedMasters, Inc.

UnitedMasters Inc. represents the creative solutions company, Translation, and the leading software and services platform for independent creators, UnitedMasters. UnitedMasters enables ownership, exposure, and new paths for financial return for independent creators, while Translation helps brands leverage the power of contemporary culture to achieve transformational growth. Combined, UnitedMasters, Inc. is the world's leading marketplace for cultural capital, connecting independent artists and brands to realize a future in which all creators own their future. Backed by Alphabet, Andreessen Horowitz, and Apple, UnitedMasters, Inc. is reimagining how brands and artists come together to tell their stories, build profitable growth, and push culture forward.

Salary Hiring Range: $80,000- $95,000

Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of many compensation, benefits and other reward opportunities we provide (e.g. bonus, stock options, 401(k) match, etc.)

Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors.

The range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description, however we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate.

The salary range above is for the NY/CA. As a company, we have a location based strategy, which means the salary range could be lower or higher than this if the role is hired in another location.

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