Music Publisher 1 - (On-Call)

The Music Publisher 1 (on-call) is a part of the Publishing Services Department (PSD) of the Church, housed specifically in the Scripture and Music Production Division on the music publishing team. This position reports to the Music Publishing Team Lead for the Church. The music publisher partners with other music engravers/publishers, asset managers, project coordinators, and project managers to provide multi-channel music design and publishing services for originating departments. While this team does not produce any audio or video music assets, it is responsible for the stewardship of the files and publishing them in Church channels. In addition to providing engraved sheet music, the music publishing team helps curate online databases for Church music libraries and assist with archival and restoration activities. Core projects include: Hymns for Home and Church collection, Youth Theme music, Magazine music, Temple dedication arrangements, and others.

This particular on-call role would assist in transitioning language files from Finale to Dorico and will need to ensure the sheet music is properly preserved during this transition of systems. The ideal candidate has previous engraving experience, high music literacy, understanding of vocal and instrumental styles of music, knowledge of music styles in print and performance globally, and a flexible, creative mind that is willing to collaborate and meet challenges head-on.

Due to the on-call nature of this role, hours worked should not exceed 20 hours per week on average and will ebb and flow according to project needs . The music publishing team is based in Salt Lake City, but this position can be fully remote within the United States. It is a grade 93 with a starting hourly rate of $35-$40 per hour, depending on experience.

• 80% Design and maintain sheet music assets for the Church in all approved languages using Dorico. A lot of time will center on the migration of files from Finale to Dorico while still developing the new Hymns for Home and Church collection in many languages.
• 15% Understand and deal with the complexities of the Church music publishing process, including the requirements for multi-channel music language production. Follow the established music publishing process for multi-channel publishing of music content.
• 5% Work within multilevel approval structures, to maintain the appropriate music quality standards for work. The publishing team is highly collaborative and dedicated to achieving client expectations to deliver high quality, timely, and lasting products.
• B.S., B.A., or B.M. degree in music, music education, music production or related field
• Experience in music engraving demonstrated through a professional portfolio
• Experience and fluency in music notation software (Dorico preferred)
• Basic understanding of MusicXML markup language, as well as music engraving principles
• Proficiency with the Adobe suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat) desirable, not required
• Intermediate music performance skills that involve organizing productions, leading groups, and performing professionally (Keyboard, vocal, instrumental) a big plus
• Basic understanding of publishing music in foreign languages and how they relate to the rhythm and meter of the music composition
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft suite; awareness of database software and organization; ability to write clearly and well in English
• Willingness to be part of a highly collaborative team while able to operate independently in shepherding individual responsibilities

*Please submit 1-2 pieces that showcase your professional music engraving work.