Michael Symonds

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Senior Manager International Production @ Warner Music Group
Paterson, NJ, US
Michael Symonds's Location
Paterson, New Jersey, United States, United States
About Michael Symonds

Highly Experienced Music/Entertainment Professional ♦I manage International Production for Warner Music in New York, handling ex-US production of physical releases for Warner Records, Warner Records Nashville and NoneSuch RecordsPreviously I was the Manager of International Production at Universal Music Group. I worked as part of the International Production team to schedule new releases from artists signed to Republic Records, Island Records, Def Jam Recordings and Verve Music Group. In the past I worked for Warner Chappell Music Publishing where I partnered with major players in digital music such as YouTube, Spotify, Tidal, Facebook, Deezer and many others. ♦ I worked successfully for several years on the YouTube CMS platform to significantly increase revenue for our songwriters. Energizing our monthly CMS revenues from $300k a month in May 2015 to $1.9M in December 2017. ♦ Total CMS revenue of $30 Million since May 2015. ♦ Always looking to improve my knowledge of the digital music world. ♦ I'm a highly motivated self-starter and solid team player with extensive experience and Music/Entertainment industry contacts in the US and Globally ♦ Experience in Physical Production, Product Management, Artist Management, Sales, Promotion, International Marketing, A&R, Digital Strategy and Business Development with the worlds iconic and best known Record Labels and Music Publishers (Warner Music, Universal Music, BMG & Sony Music Entertainment). I have a deep empathy and understanding of the daily challenges, trials and tribulations of management; from the C Suite to entry level. ♦ I have well proven organizational and management skills with the ability to anticipate and be ahead of the curve. Specialties: Project Management♦ Production Management♦ Audio and Video Production♦ Budget management♦ Contract Administration♦ Communication♦ Planning and Organization ♦ Metadata Management ♦YouTube Content Management System (CMS) ♦ International Marketing ♦ International Promotion♦ International Production♦ Sales ♦ Content Protection♦ Great creative instincts coupled with a motivating and supportive personality.

Michael Symonds's Current Company Details
Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group

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Senior Manager International Production
Paterson, NJ, US
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Michael Symonds Work Experience Details
  • Warner Music Group
    Senior Manager International Production
    Warner Music Group
    Paterson, Nj, Us
  • Warner Music Group
    Manager International Production
    Warner Music Group Jun 2022 - Present
    New York, New York, Us
  • Universal Music Group
    Manager International Production -
    Universal Music Group Apr 2018 - Present
    Santa Monica, California, Us
    I am the Manager of International Production, for Universal Music Group's US East Coast Labels (Republic, Island, Def Jam and Verve Label Group).Responsible for scheduling physical releases on compact disc and vinyl formats globally ex-US. Liaison between Universal US and offices in the UK, Europe, Africa, South East Asia, Japan, Australia and South America.• I interact daily with Universal Production teams in the US, UK and around the globe to ensure that US domestic physical product (CD & LP) is released simultaneously in all territories. • Constantly in contact with US Production Managers for updates on the status of physical production parts.• I work closely and coordinating with the International Marketing team to keep them fully informed on the release status of products. I relay their requests to the Universal production teams around the world.• I arrange shipment of physical production parts to UMG companies around the world.• Set up digital releases by US artists through our systems to make sure they reach all markets and DSP partners globally.• I mastered the use of several complex in-house production and label copy systems in a compressed time frame.
  • Warner/Chappell Music
    Digital Business Development And Strategy
    Warner/Chappell Music Aug 2011 - Present
    Los Angeles, Us
    I am the sole New York member of bi-coastal Warner/Chappell YouTube Content Management System (CMS) asset claim team. I liaise between New York, Los Angeles, Canada, Europe, South America and our South East Asia offices.• I played a major role in growing our monthly YouTube ad revenue claims by 61% from May 2015 to December 2017.• Accelerated our total annual YouTube ad revenue claims by 29% from FY 2014 to FY 2015, 40% from FY 2015 to FY 2016 and 50% from FY 2016 to FY 2017. • I Worked with our team to maximize earnings from Spotify and other key music streaming services.• To enable us to argue for fairer distribution of funds from several DSP royalty pools to our writers I researched and produced a US publishing quarterly market share database by amassing relevant market share data from 2008 to 2017. • I wrote summaries of new deal agreements with DSP’s and licensors for senior management review.• To continually improve my knowledge of content and rights management, I am currently studying for my YouTube CMS Certification in content management.• I review and research applications from potential digital licensees of WCM controlled compositions then make recommendations to senior management.• Well known to all of our top DSP accounts. YouTube, Facebook, Spotify, Apple etc.• I also manage all operations of our NY office with 16 staffers and I am the main liaison between the New York, Los Angeles offices and our offices worldwide.
  • Monalis360 Artist Management
    Director Of Operations
    Monalis360 Artist Management Aug 2009 - Jul 2011
    • Reporting to the President and COO.• Responsible for day-to-day operations in New York. * Daily liasion with Head Office in Atlanta.• Chaired weekly status meetings and relevant break out meetings, then provided hot lists to staff.• Created timelines for each project.• Created and maintain project status reports.• Kept staff focused on projects so that milestones are met exactly on time.• Hired, trained and supervised a staff of 6 interns, assigning tasks as necessary.• Planned and executed events such as concerts, press conferences, video shoots.• Created monthly new song reel for submission to music supervisors and Record Company A&R Depts.• Daily contact with our roster of artists, writers and producers.• Registered works by our artists with the appropriate PRS (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC).• Handled international licensing requests and coordinated delivery of production parts, worldwide.
  • Universal Music Publishing Group
    Creative / Office Manager /
    Universal Music Publishing Group May 2007 - Mar 2009
    Santa Monica, Ca, Us
    Reported to Exec Vp CreativeRan the NY Office of UMPG with a staff of 20 and orchestrated the move from the former BMG/Zomba Publishing offices after the company was sold to UMPGMain liasion between UMPG head office senior management in LAFound and signed one artist to UMPG US, another working with UMPG Canada and yet another working with UMPG Sweden.Set up showcases for unsigned artists, reviewed demo submissions and attended shows as neccessary.
  • Zomba Music Publishing (Bertelsmann) New York
    Office Of The President
    Zomba Music Publishing (Bertelsmann) New York Sep 2006 - May 2007
    Working with the President of Zomba Music Publishing; managing a creative team, finding new artists, working with artists currently signed to my company and handling the creative, inter-personal and logistical aspects of music Publishing
  • Island Def Jam Music Group
    A&R Department
    Island Def Jam Music Group Apr 2001 - Jun 2006
    Us
    Reporting to Senior Vice President and Head of A&R.Close coordination of all recording activities by signed artistsWorked closely with senior executives at Island/Def Jam.Dealt with leading industry figures outside the company, such as Attorneys, Publishers, Managers, Artists, Agents and Promoters.Arranged travel for Head of the Department, Artists, Musicians, etc.Organizing showcases, arranging travel, equipment and venues for artists, often at very short notice.Reviewed demo submissions and spotted several successful acts.Supervised several interns in a fast paced environment.Daily coordination with A&R Administration to ensure timely payment of producers, Musicians, Writers, Engineers, etc
  • J Records  New York
    Project Coordinator
    J Records New York 2000 - 2001
    Prepared weekly sales and chart analysis for the Chairman, President and Senior Management of J Records. Heavy sales analysis duties, including projecting singles and albums sales and Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.Created and implemented a weekly chart /sales prediction model for senior management.Closely monitored each account’s sales charts.Supervised travel and meeting schedules.Handled single sales programs with major accounts resulting in the company’s debut release achieving the No1 Position on the single sales charts in its first week of release.Administrated a multi-million dollar cooperative advertising budget.Resolved logistical issues between J Records and BMG Distribution.
  • Sonybmg Music Entertaintment New York
    Epic Records
    Sonybmg Music Entertaintment New York 1992 - 2000
    Sales Coordinator and Assistant – to SR VP of Sales – Epic Records GroupPrimary liaison between Sales Dept and Field Sales personnel operating from 9 regional offices Provided daily sales / weekly chart information and analysis for the Chairman and President of Epic Records Group, other senior executives at Sony Music in the US and overseas.Point person for all retail promotional activities by Epic Records Group artists. Closely involved in all aspects of planning and execution of promotional events through our accounts and Sony Music branch offices.Scheduled meetings with artists, entertainment managers and attorneys.Responsible for administrating multi-million dollar advertising budget, and preparing reports on advertising expenditure for Sr. VP and VP Sales.Planning and arranging travel/accommodation/transportation for Sr VP, VP and other senior management, artists and their management as required.Tracking departmental budgets and costs.Organizing travel and meeting schedule (European and U.S)
  • Sony Music In House Temp Program  -  Abc/Capital Cities
    Various Long Term Assignments New York
    Sony Music In House Temp Program - Abc/Capital Cities 1990 - 1992
    Epic Records – Temp of Choice for Chairman, President, Sr. VP Finance.Sony Classical – Temp of Choice for President, VP/GM, VP Sales. Columbia Records – VP Operations / Administration /A&R.Sony Music Distribution – Chairman, President, Sr VP Sales.ABC/Capital Cities – National TV Sales Coordinator – Research Dept.
  • Rough Trade Records Ltd  - London Uk
    Director International Marketing
    Rough Trade Records Ltd - London Uk 1989 - 1990
    Managed overseas releases from four labels: RoughTrade US/UK Creation Records and Republic Records.Devised and successfully implemented Marketing and Promotion campaigns worldwide for such acts as Lucinda Williams, The Smiths, The Sundays and the Creation Records roster of artists.Day to day contact with international media affiliated companies and Traveled extensively with artists and management.
  • Daily Star Newspaper. Fleet Street, London, Uk
    Writer - Pop Music Column
    Daily Star Newspaper. Fleet Street, London, Uk 1988 - 1989
    Researched and wrote articles for publication three times weekly in the music column of this National Daily Newspaper. Circulation 1 Million copies daily. Reviewed new release singles, albums, videos, live shows and movies, On my first day on the job I brought in an exclusive center spread article.
  • Cbs Records  Ltd - London Uk
    Manager International Press And Promotions – Epic Label
    Cbs Records Ltd - London Uk 1987 - 1988
    Devised and implemented promotional plans to set up overseas releases by UK signed acts assigned to me, for example George Michael, Sade, & The Stranglers,Daily contact with international media (TV, Radio, Press), our affiliated companies and artist management to maintain sales momentum on current releases.Traveled extensively with artists and management.
  • Cbs Records   London Uk
    Sales Rep (Telephone)
    Cbs Records London Uk 1986 - 1987
    Number one telephone sales person for the companySold new releases over the phone to retailers throughout the UK. for CBS Records and affiliated labels such as Def Jam, Island & Chrysalis.Consistently exceeded sales targets.

Michael Symonds Skills

Music Industry Entertainment Music A&r Marketing Music Publishing Advertising New Media Social Networking Management Strategy Music Licensing Record Labels Digital Media Television Recording Concerts Video Publishing Talent Management Sales Budgets Radio Songs Leadership Songwriting Intellectual Property Negotiation Team Building Music Management Strategic Planning Time Management Band Film Bands Project Planning Social Media Youtube Content Management System

Michael Symonds Education Details

  • St. Mary’S  College Wallasey
    St. Mary’S College Wallasey
    Design

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