Temporary Digital Operations Specialist (Part-Time Contract)

Company: Sub Pop Records

Location: Remote

Hours: Part-time (24 hours/week, with potential for more as needed)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, flexible within West Coast business hours

Duration: July 13, 2026 through December 18, 2026

Compensation: $26-$30/ hour (Dependent on experience)

About the Role

Sub Pop Records is seeking a part-time, temporary Digital Operations Specialist to cover a parental leave. This contract position runs from July 13 through December 18, 2026. The ideal candidate will complete hands-on training alongside the current specialist before their leave begins on or around July 27 - August 1.

The Digital Operations team oversees the delivery and management of the company’s digital assets and products, manages associated metadata, and maintains the company’s physical product archive. In this role, you will keep our digital supply chain moving smoothly. 

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Digital Product Creation & Delivery: 

• Communicate with relevant parties to ensure assets and metadata are in and complete for product set up.

• Set up digital audio products with our delivery service (FUGA) and our distributor (ADA), delivering to various digital service providers on a busy release schedule.

• YouTube ContentID Management: Manage assets, claims, and updates within the YouTube CMS.

• Digital Catalog Updates & Maintenance: Update products as needed. Assist with catalog update projects as directed.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Background: Related digital operations experience.

• Reliability & Timing: Ability to follow a strict schedule and set of tasks, manage workload independently, and meet firm deadlines.

• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Mac and Google Workspace, with a proven ability to learn and master new internal systems quickly.

• Detail-Oriented: Strong understanding of metadata, excellent troubleshooting skills, and an eagle eye for proofreading.

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with a hybrid team. 

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Experience setting up and delivering products with FUGA or other music delivery platform

• Familiarity with audio and image formats and specs

• Experience with fingerprinting and ContentID services

• YouTube CMS Certification

Position Details & Benefits

• Contract Status: This is a temporary contract position and is not eligible for Sub Pop’s standard full-time benefits package (such as medical/dental/vision insurance or 401k match).

Sub Pop Records is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran or disability status. Sub Pop Records will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume by June 22, 2026 to jobapplicants@subpop.com with the subject line “Temporary Digital Operations Specialist.”