Editorial Research Specialist, Rap/Hip-Hop and R&B Music (U.S.)

Description

We are looking for a Rap/Hip-Hop and R&B music expert to provide metadata support for our music entertainment products. This position is fully remote in the US and will be part of our Music & Audio Content enrichment team. Gracenote’s Music Editorial team is made up of music experts with a deep knowledge of specialized music trends and genres.

Do you know your Trap from your Drill ? Your Cloud Rap from your Boom Bap ? Your Quiet Storm from your Neo-Soul? Gracenote is looking for a content/metadata editor with encyclopedic knowledge of Rap/Hip-Hop and R&B music. Applicants must demonstrate a broad and deep understanding of the history of Rap/Hip-Hop and R&B, as well as firm mastery of current trends and subgenres in this space.

Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of Rap/Hip-Hop and R&B with demonstrated expertise in one or more major genres, including detailed subgenres

Excellent copy editing and verbal communication skills

Basic understanding of the current state of the digital music industry

BA/BS degree in relevant field, or equivalent related experience

Ability to review, navigate, and compare large amounts of information from multiple information sources in a rapid manner

Detail-oriented with good judgment, critical thinking, and a strong capacity for spotting trends and/or anomalies

Familiarity with data-standardization policies and techniques, styles guides, and/or normalization routines

Ability to work independently, without direct supervision, surfacing problems or issues as necessary

Excellent and in-depth internet research skills

Experience working with large amounts of data

High computer literacy

Nice To Have

1-3 years of experience in music metadata, music technology, music retail, music industry or related media industry job

Experience with databases and other technological infrastructure is a plus

Additional languages a plus

Responsibilities

Review, correct and classify music-related metadata and biographical elements according to established standards and practices

Follow reports and worklists to ensure that album and artist metadata are of highest quality

Learn and master internal Gracenote tools, technologies, data standards, and processes

Communicate issues and resolutions clearly and concisely, escalating problems as needed

Keep abreast of the Rap/Hip-Hop and R&B music market and popular platforms that people use to access and discover music for these genres

Nielsen: Enabling your best to power a better media future. Our comprehensive benefits package (including health & wellness plans, 401(k) retirement coupled with a Nielsen match, a generous paid time off policy, company provided car for those who qualify, and if eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus) is designed to be inclusive for all employees and families, and we take pride in ensuring that employees are rewarded holistically for the role they are doing and their performance.

A reasonable estimate of salary range for a new employee to be offered this role would be $28,000 - $72,000 which would be adjusted based on each employee's geographic location. The position of each employee within a compensation range at Nielsen is dependent on several individual circumstances, such as experience, training, certifications and other business requirements/needs.

Nielsen is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

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