SiriusXM and Pandora have joined together to create the leading audio entertainment company in the U.S. Together, we are uniquely positioned to lead a new era of audio entertainment by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio experiences to millions of listeners -- in the car, at home and on the go. Our talent, content, technology and innovation continue to be at the forefront, and we want you to be a part of it! Check out our current openings below and at http://www.siriusxm.com/careers. The Director, Library and Archives leads a team responsible for the organization, storage and access to the programming assets of all SiriusXM’s programming divisions. This hire will help guide Sirius XM’s improved distribution of high value content. This position’s primary role is focused on the development and maintenance of tools and systems that allow internal stakeholders ease-of-access and supports maximized usage of exclusive content. Collaborating across corporate departments, this role represents the programming team in all matters associated with storage of, and access to, content.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages team of librarians and archivists responsible for the cataloguing of exclusive audio content as well as the affixing of metadata intended to power improved access for internal stakeholders
- Collaborates with Broadcast Engineering and Operations, and Business Intelligence to ensure the access and delivery of reporting royalties metadata
- Develops and provides training and guidance on best practices, as well as technical support related to access and discovery of programming content
- Creates new systems designed to automate and/or improve routine processes and workflows
- Identifies existing and emerging needs for new applications or systems and proposes and leads development of application solutions
- Develops, maintains and supports web-based archive and rights management applications
- Partners with Programming teams to identify and deliver high value content to stakeholders
- Oversees the proper storage and labeling of archival audio assets
- Creates and maintains programming reports using SQL and other scripting languages from the Digital Asset Management system (Galaxy)
- Performs daily review and reporting of ingested content
- Manages the storage and access to the physical media collection of programming content
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the hiring, training, and oversight of the Library and Archives team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications Studies or equivalent degree and or work experience
- At least 5 years experience supporting an integrated library system or Digital Asset Management system
- Experience in broadcast, media, or entertainment preferred
Requirements and General Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to pay attention to details and be organized.
- Ability to project professionalism over the phone and in person.
- Commitment to “internal client” and customer service principles.
- Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Good public speaking and presentation skills.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
Technical Skills:
- Experience in database development and interface design
- Proficiency with SQL and SQL scripting, Linux operating system, PERL scripting and HTML
- Previous experience with Dalet Galaxy preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Excel and Powerpoint, in particular)
More details about our company benefits can be found https://jobs.jobvite.com/siriusxm/p/cultureanddiversity!
Our goal at SiriusXM+Pandora is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM+Pandora is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.