Job Opportunities

Here at The Orchard, the focus is to provide a comfortable, social and engaging environment to encourage productivity, creativity and personal/business relationships. From monthly potlucks and game nights to company kickball teams and other staff perks, our employees like what they do and where they do it.

 

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Video Network Operations Coordinator (London, UK)


Job Description

As a member of the Video Operations team in our fast growing Video Network business, this position is vital in ensuring our key international clients are happy, and reaching their maximum revenue potential in streaming sites like YouTube. This position reports to the VP, Video Network Operations and should be filled by someone who has a knowledge of and love for the digital world. They should be positive; an Orchard evangelist in and outside of the company because after all, this is exciting stuff! This position takes an impeccably accurate and detailed person, while able to manage multiple deadlines. We are seeking a fearless and creative problem solver that can pinpoint, report on and resolve issues that arise pertaining to daily data entry and operations, and thrive on owning and driving a project or issue through to completion. They should be an excellent communicator who provides a high level of service both internally and externally, while understanding the importance of having processes and procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Enter, update, audit and optimize video content for key European clients with a high level of detail and speed
  • Create and manage partnered channels for key European clients including video claims for key European clients
  • Perform quality assurance
  • Input/release audio/video claims, and resolve legal issues for European clients as needed
  • Research & resolve key EU client inquiries/issues
  • Partner with internal departments (Client Relations, Retail Ops & Supply, Marketing) to identify, report, and resolve issues
  • Work closely with the US Video Network Ops team to define, document and communicate policies and procedures, as well as share best practices
  • Work closely with US team to track and report on various team metrics
  • Proficient in internal tools such as YouTube CMS, Orchard Admin tool, etc.
  • Consistently meet and/or exceed performance objectives and deadlines


Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of work experience in data entry and/or e-commerce
  • College degree preferred
  • Travel up to 10%
  • Comfort in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
  • Well-organized and attentive to detail; outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Impeccable follow-up and follow-through capabilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft (especially in excel) and Mac OS
  • Must be patient, and like to have fun!


Bonus Points

  • Passion for, knowledge of, and appreciation for music!
  • Experience working in a CMS such as YouTube, Vevo, working in the music industry, or legal fields
  • Possess knowledge of master rights, licensing, and public domain


How to Apply: 

Send your resumé and cover letter to jobs@theorchard.com.

 

 

Russian & CIS Client Relations & Marketing Manager (London, UK or Berlin, DE)


Job Description

Reporting to the International Client Relations & Marketing Directors, The Orchard has an immediate opening for a Client Relations & Marketing Manager based out of our European headquarters in London or within our Berlin office. The position will act as a relationship, content & marketing campaign manager for key clients across Russia & CIS. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage high profile relationships with distributed music and video clients, across a variety of genres, including catalogue and frontline labels.
  • Manage product logistics, ensuring content is delivered in a timely manner and to required specifications, using Orchard technology systems
  • Perform research, analysis, and resolve issues related to rights conflicts and disputes
  • Strategize and manage priority release campaign logistics from inception through to analysis, working with other internal departments as necessary.
  • Drive product adoption of The Orchards tools and services across the client base.
  • Manage day to day relationships and present marketing pitches to all local digital music services across Russia & CIS.
  • Liaise with various departments, from finance and marketing to legal and management to ensure all client and retail partner business needs are met.


Qualifications

  • 3 + years experience within a label or distribution system managing catalogues, frontline releases and relationships.
  • Experience & knowledge of using content management systems and digital metadata across a variety of genres.
  • Excellent knowledge of the digital space, including music retail, analytics and social media, with an ability to adapt to a constantly changing landscape.
  • Highly advanced organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize to tight deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Russian and English, with the ability to speak effectively across all levels of business, both internally and externally.
  • Ability to read and write Cyrillic.
  • Passionate about Independent music, with a willingness to attend industry events and shows.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required and able to travel internationally.


How to Apply: 

Send your resumé and cover letter to jobs@theorchard.com.

 

 

Senior PHP/My SQL Developer (New York, NY)


Job Description

We are looking for a Senior PHP/MySQL Developer. In this role, responsibilities will include:

  • Providing technical direction for the development, design and systems integration from definition phase through implementation
  • Understanding and following the agile development for SDLC
  • Planning and allocating work to the team
  • Communicating effectively with product manager, and internal and offshore team members
  • Easily recognizing system deficiencies and implementing effective solutions
  • Understanding complex database concepts as well as the implications of different database designs
  • Maintaining historical records by documenting program development and revisions
  • Performing periodic code reviews and mentoring junior developers
  • Suggesting areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions
  • Seeking and participating in development opportunities above and beyond required training


Minimum Job Requirements

  • 3-5 years experience developing code for standards-compliant, MVC web applications
  • PHP5 (Object Oriented)
  • MySQL 5.5
  • Version control (SVN)
  • XML, SOAP and REST standards
  • XHTML/HTML5, CSS, Javascript
  • Zend framework
  • Performance of automated unit & functional tests


Bonus Job Qualifications

  • Linux OS shell environment and utilities
  • Stored procedures
  • Knowledge of JS libraries such as JQuery
  • ETL tools such as Talend
  • Data warehouse
  • Continuous integration
  • Doctrine or any other ORM


How to Apply:

Send your resumé and cover letter to jobs@theorchard.com.

 

 

PHP/My SQL Developer (New York, NY)


Job Description

We are looking for a Senior PHP/MySQL Developer. In this role, the developer should exhibit the following skills :

  • Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML and MySQL
  • Hands-on experience with any PHP based framework like Zend Framework, CakePHP or Symphony
  • Good to have Object Oriented Programming skills (PHP5)
  • Must write efficient code with documentation
  • Ability to read code written by others
  • Experience debugging code
  • Must be a team player, possesses a good attitude and be self-disciplined
  • Understand and follow the agile development for SDLC
  • Ability to work in environment with offshore team


Minimum Job Requirements

  • 1-3 years experience developing code for standards-compliant, MVC web applications
  • PHP5 (Object Oriented)
  • MySQL 5.5
  • Version control (SVN)
  • XML, SOAP and REST standards
  • XHTML/HTML5, CSS, Javascript
  • Performance of automated unit and functional tests


Bonus Job Qualifications

  • Linux OS shell environment and utilities
  • Zend framework
  • Knowledge of JS libraries such as JQuery
  • Continuous integration
  • Doctrine or any other ORM


How to Apply:

Send your resumé and cover letter to jobs@theorchard.com.

 

 

Now Seeking Interns!

An Orchard internship offers students a unique hands-on experience in the exciting and fast-growing field of digital media distribution. We are currently seeking full and part-time interns willing to dedicate 15-40 hours a from May – August 2010. Orchard internships are unpaid. We can provide the necessary documents for applicants looking to earn internship credit through the school they are currently enrolled in.

General Requirements

A genuine love for music, a great attitude, an open mind, an eagerness to learn and a willingness to take initiative, no matter the task.  Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel is required. Familiarity with digital music market a plus, but not mandatory.

Interactive Marketing:

The Interactive Marketing team plays an integral role in securing coverage and maximizing exposure, supporting The Orchard’s top level artists and releases online! This department works directly with major online music portals, websites and blogs to secure non-retail promotions and publicity for some of The Orchard’s biggest artists. The internships available within the department are Urban Coordinator, Rock/Metal Coordinator and Publicity Coordinator (covering all genres). Interns in all three positions will gain experience in research, analytics and social networking activity, as well as have the opportunity to contribute creative ideas for marketing campaigns and draft marketing plans and press releases. Candidates must be avid writers, music lovers and responsible over-achievers.

Retail Marketing:

Play an integral role in supporting  our clients services by tracking and analyzing promotional placements for The Orchard’s catalog across retail stores.  Interns  build and update structured formats for tracking such promotional placements, and assist in the communication process of placements across marketing and label relations teams. Interns are also responsible for updating The Orchard’s back-end systems with relevant marketing information. They also handle the creation of playlists etc. from The Orchard’s catalog which support promotional opportunities at  our retail partners. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential. Familiarity of Photoshop is a plus.

Client Services:  

Work directly with Artists/Labels in the set-up of their releases and marketing campaigns! This hands-on department is where you’ll truly find out what the music business is all about, working with every department at The Orchard and thousands of artists and labels from across the globe! Process new releases, work with our mainframe computer system, listen to music, gather marketing materials.

How to Apply 

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@theorchard.com.  Cover letter must include your first and second choices of available internships, from the list above. No calls, please.