Solid understanding of music publishing fundamentals and royalty processing.
Strong analytical skills for calculations and discrepancy identification.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration.
Comfortable working with complex datasets and conducting research.
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; Python skills are a plus.
5 years of relevant experience in music publishing or related fields.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with multiple departments to meet productivity and quality goals.
Support Deal Tracking operations by entering contractual arrangements.
Perform royalty allocation calculations to ensure accurate income distribution.
Prepare royalty statements using data proxies for allocations.
Document and analyze deal-related allocations for internal processing teams.
Research and resolve discrepancies affecting royalty calculations and reporting.
Assist with departmental projects and process improvements.
Maintain organized records for deal-related calculations and workflows.
Benefits
Inclusive and collaborative global community fostering creativity.
Modern office environment designed for productivity and teamwork.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Voluntary benefits like identity theft protection and mental health resources.
Fully paid leave for childbirth, bonding, and caregiving.
Programs for developmental disabilities and neurodiversity support.
Investment in professional growth and development opportunities.
Time off for a winter recess.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose: Support Deal Tracking operations within Income Tracking by ensuring license agreements, contractual terms, and royalty allocation requirements are accurately interpreted, validated, and communicated for processing. This role partners with multiple departments to perform allocation calculations, support project initiatives, and help ensure timely and accurate implementation of processing.
What You'll Do: (job responsibilities)
Collaborate with staff across multiple departments to meet expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment
Support Deal Tracking operations through the entry of contractual arrangements.
Perform royalty allocation calculations and analyses to ensure publishing income is distributed in accordance with contractual terms.
Prepare royalty statements to be used for allocations by using proxies from various data sets
Prepare documentation and supporting analysis for internal processing teams to ensure deal-related allocations are implemented accurately and timely.
Assist in researching and resolving deal-related discrepancies impacting royalty calculations, processing, and reporting.
Support departmental projects, process improvements, and data validation initiatives related to deal administration and tracking.
Maintain organized records and supporting documentation for deal-related calculations, assumptions, and workflows.
Assist with cyclical reporting, project tracking, and ad hoc analytical requests as needed.
Who You Are: (skills and experience required)
Solid understanding of music publishing fundamentals, copyright administration, royalty processing, income tracking, or related publishing operations.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform calculations, validate results, and identify discrepancies.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Comfortable working with complex datasets and conducting research across multiple systems and resources.
Demonstrated ability to think critically, solve problems, and identify process improvement opportunities.
Advanced proficiency of various computer applications such as MS Excel, with the ability to quickly learn programs that work with large volumes of data (Python skills are a plus)
Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and service excellence.
5 years of music publishing and/or other related experience required
Must be authorized to work in the United States
7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume frequently require extended working hours for evening and late-night events
What We Give You:
You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans
We invest in your professional growth & development
Time off for a winter recess
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.
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