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"Working with CI has enabled us to access the digital marketplace, it's as simple as that."
Simon Wheeler
Head of Digital
Beggars Group
"Making the digital supply chain professional relies on really understanding the processes involved and, crucially, being able to deliver - the Vital-PIAS Digital services works closely with CI to do just that."
Adrian Pope
Manager
Vital:Pias Digital
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They Rock my world."
Brian Larson
Producer
iTunes
"Making the digital supply chain professional relies on really understanding the processes involved and, crucially, being able to deliver - the Vital-PIAS Digital services works closely with CI to do just that."
Adrian Pope
Manager
Vital:Pias Digital
"It's been great finding out that numerous labels we've closed deals with were managed by CI. This has saved us loads of integration time and 'digital headaches'!"
Krimo Maadi
Coordinator New Business Projects
Free Record Shop
"I am very grateful to be working with the incredibly intelligent, forward thinking, detail oriented staff at CI. The level of service they provide is unmatched and I would recommend CI to anyone."
Eleanor Blattel
Director of New Media
Sanctuary Group (USA)
"If all digital distribution companies were as passionate and efficient as CI, it would make the job of getting content into our service much faster and correct the first time. "
Jean Chadwick,
Director of Content
Napster
"Our relationship with CI means that we can concentrate on our digital sales and marketing initiatives safe in the knowledge that digitising and delivery is being taken care of by the best in the business"
Dominic Jones
Head of New Media
Pinnacle Entertainment
"CI provides an excellent technical infrastructure for delivering digital content to retail partners. CI allows us to retain full control over our assets… and is an indispensable component of our digital operations."
Caroline Hansen
Digital Operations Manager
Sanctuary Records Group
"CI has set a standard for digital delivery that I have not seen any other company match to date. I strongly recommend any and all of our Label Partners use their service."
Elizabeth Miller
Head of UK Label Management
Beatport.com
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Jobs at CI

Introduction

CI is a service-based company dedicated to the independent music industry as the European market-leader in Internet services for Record Companies, Distributors and digital aggregators - delivering globally into any Digital Music Service such as iTunes, eMusic, Amazon, Napster and over 90 more. CI is a young, passionate and detail-oriented service company. All CI staff are 100% committed, precise, skilled and enjoy a nice challenging eclectic atmosphere with over 7 different nationalities. You must be self-motivated and able to work in a very close team to deliver to tight, continuous deadlines with very demanding clients and retailers.

CI is currently looking to fill the following position(s);

  1. Operations & Support Assistant - Internship
  2. Financial Controller


1) Operations & Support Assistant - Internship

Location: London
Start: 02 January 2008
Duration: 3-6 months
Salary: n/a (transport, lunch and discretionary contribution tbd)

Overview

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager on a daily basis, you will cover a central role within CI as a pivotal contact for all Operations and Support activities of CI's Digital Content Management (DCM) audio and video service.

You will be running the day-to-day front line support of the DCM service helping CI clients, Digital Retailers and the internal Production team involved in Content ingestion (Import) and Delivery process (Export).

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Monthly Reports and Assistance to Board reports for the Ops manager
  • Checking DCM monthly reporting and clients' Invoices
  • Overseeing CI's Websites content update
  • Manage Digital Music Retailers integration process with CI's systems
  • Organise and minute weekly meetings
  • Assist the accounts admin with DCM activity
Additional Responsibilities
  • Market and data analysis, research to support reports.
  • Office Admin tasks (phone, courier organising, contacting suppliers ...)
  • Other Duties arising from the ever-changing and fast moving industry
Overall Requirements
  • BA/BSCs in a social studies/economics (not essential) or BA in Media Studies
  • Meticulous, organised and precise nature. Multitasking is essential and a daily reality
  • Good knowledge of Excel, use of email and web-based interfaces
  • Excellent communication skills (Fluent English; additional European language a plus)
  • Must be able to take initiatives, work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Meet deadlines, expect punctual pressure, and synthesize situations quickly
  • Passion for music and strong interest in technology-driven services essential
  • General knowledge of the music industry would be a plus


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2) Financial Controller: Part Time

This position would suit an experienced, self-motivated and ambitious Financial Controller. Working with the Managing Director you will oversee all accounting functions. This includes ongoing financial control, and extends to helping prepare budgets, board reports and financial plans. As CI grows there is potential for this role to expand to Financial Director. CI is a technology service company, so an understanding of global supply-chain businesses would be beneficial.

Mandatory skills

  1. Day-to-day functions of the financial systems - Purchase Orders, Invoices, etc.
  2. Correspondence with Inland Revenue; Custom and Excise and others
  3. Preparing Management Accounts for Monthly and Quarterly Meetings
  4. Working capital management
  5. Payroll
  6. Preparation of end of year accounts for audit
  7. Managing Freelancer Tax Status
  8. Clarity of communication, written and oral
  9. Flexibility in a rapidly changing environment
Beneficial skills
  • Meticulous and precise nature
  • Understanding of internet service industries
  • Understanding of the digital music sector
  • Passion for music

Start: Immediate. Part time, growing from 1 day/week as CI grows.
Location: London
Salary: negotiable based on experience and days



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