Music Metadata Coordinator

Luminate is the entertainment industry’s preeminent data and insights partner, serving as the single source of truth for record labels, film studios, talent agencies, and every part of the music and entertainment ecosystem. By aggregating data from over 500 verified sources, Luminate provides customers with the objective validation needed to make critical business decisions and track global market share. While its data famously fuels the Billboard Charts and the Variety Streaming Originals Charts, Luminate’s primary mission is to empower the entertainment industry with essential, accurate and objective data.

The Team:

Join our team in a role centered on meticulously managing data ingestion, cleansing, and validation from our label, retail, and streaming partners. As a key player, you'll handle new account setups and conduct thorough analyses of incoming data, actively spotting anomalies and inaccuracies.

Your responsibilities include taking prompt action to investigate and rectify any identified anomalies or inaccuracies ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our data. Additionally, you'll eagerly take on special projects as assigned, contributing to continuously enhancing our data management processes. If you thrive in a detail-oriented environment and are passionate about maintaining data accuracy and detailed communication, this role is for you.

About the Role:

Luminate is seeking a detail-oriented and data-savvy Music Metadata Coordinator to join our growing team in our Tampa, Florida office. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of music metadata across the platforms and catalogs. You’ll help shape how users experience music data by enriching content with clean, structured, and relevant information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and enhance music metadata including artist names, track titles, genres, contributors, and release details
• Validate and correct incoming metadata to meet internal quality standards and partner guidelines
• Research and resolve metadata discrepancies, duplication, and conflicts using internal tools and external sources
• Collaborate with content operations, engineering, and product teams to improve metadata systems and workflows
• Monitor and maintain metadata integrity across catalogs and releases
• Stay updated on industry trends, music releases, and artist information to ensure metadata relevance and accuracy

Qualifications:

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience working with large datasets and content management systems
• Familiarity with music metadata standards and digital distribution platforms (e.g., iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music)
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; experience in metadata tools is a plus
• Strong knowledge of music across genres, eras, and regions

Nice to Have:

• Previous experience in a music tech company, label, or streaming service
• Understanding of music rights, publishing, and licensing
• Multilingual skills, especially in Arabic, French, or Japanese

Preferred Experience:

• At least 2+ years in a music rights, metadata, or operations-related role
• Experience with industry databases (e.g., Music Reports, Sound Exchange, ASCAP, BMI, etc.)
• Knowledge of DDEX standards, CWR, and ISRC/ISWC identifiers
• Background in music publishing, digital distribution, or royalty reporting

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that shapes how music is discovered and enjoyed globally
• Work in a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative environment
• Opportunities to grow within the intersection of music and technology

As Luminate values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

A good faith estimate of the annual base salary range is $52,000/$25hr upon hire. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

As a part of PMC’s family of companies, Luminate’s comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer Company-Paid Healthcare Premiums with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your family. Luminate also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of Luminate dedication to consistently meet employee’s needs, we maintain a Flexible Vacation Policy.

At Luminate, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment that fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion.

More About Us: Luminate has incredible 30 year history that has made us who we are today. We power the Billboard Charts, but we also inform the entire music industry with exclusive research, data and insights. We serve the television and film industry, providing deep meta-data on every major production and title.

Luminate is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.