Distribution Operations Director

• 5–7 years of experience in technical music distribution or supply chain leadership.

• Advanced DDEX ERN expertise, including the ability to troubleshoot and discuss specs with engineering teams.

• Hands-on proficiency with XML and a deep understanding of ISRC, ISWC, and metadata standards.

• Proven success in managing DSP technical relationships and delivery pipelines.

• Experienced people leader capable of running operational cadences and developing team members.

• Ability to build operational workflows and reporting infrastructure from the ground up.

• Excellent cross-functional communicator comfortable working with Product and BD stakeholders.

• Experience at leading music tech companies or distributors (e.g., DistroKid, FUGA, or equivalent).

• Expertise in managing large-scale catalog migrations across distribution systems.

• Technical familiarity with APIs, SFTP, and distribution delivery infrastructure.

• Proficiency in SQL and data reporting tools like Looker or Tableau.

• Experience collaborating with Engineering teams in Agile or sprint-based environments.

• Participation in industry groups like DDEX to drive standards and best practices.

• Strong command of Monday.com and modern operational dashboarding tools.

• Enthusiasm for exploring AI-driven tools to enhance operational performance.

While we expect experience with a subset of these areas, a breadth of knowledge across the following categories is highly relevant to this role:

• Delivery Standards: DDEX ERN, MEAD, and RIN; proficiency in XML.

• Rights & Metadata: Comprehensive knowledge of ISRC, ISWC, CWR, and standard label copy.

• Delivery Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with SFTP, S3, API integrations, and iTunes Transporter-equivalent tools.

• DSP Platforms: Familiarity with the technical requirements of Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, TikTok, Deezer, and Beatport.

• Operations & Project Management: Proficiency in Monday.com (our primary tool) and Jira or equivalent for engineering tickets.

• Analytics & Reporting (Preferred): Experience with SQL, Looker, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools.

• Platform Context: You will work directly within Revelator’s proprietary platform (RevPro); full training will be provided.

Working at Revelator

Revelator is a global team at the intersection of music, technology, and rights. We believe operational leaders shouldn't just maintain systems, they should revolutionize them. As a pivotal hire for our distribution transformation, you will bring a builder’s mindset to turn manual inefficiencies into product innovations while fostering high-trust partnerships with engineering and DSP stakeholders.