Senior Coordinator, Copyright
Description
- Build relationships with business partners [such as BeatStars and The Orchard], SMP local offices, songwriters, managers, attorneys and labels to service a rapidly growing roster of writers and songs
- Working closely with and taking direction from the leadership team, affiliated “local” offices, and external business partners
- Day-to-day entry and maintenance of business partners’ client and song data
- Provide research support and basic evaluation and analysis to assist with songwriter split disputes and administrative counterclaims
- Coordinate with responsible parties to obtain confirmed share(s) for split deliveries and amendments such as:
- internal SMP teams: A&R, Creative Admin, Licensing, Income Tracking, Royalties, and Global SMP Affiliates
- external business partners: BeatStars, The Orchard, performing rights organizations (PROs), collective management organizations (CMOs), record labels, and other income sources
- Compile Letters of Direction (LODs) and supporting documentation
- Working in conjunction with Atlassian JIRA products and platforms
- Assist in developing and testing system enhancements
- Coordinate and support special projects and growth initiatives to meet evolving business requirements
- Review release schedules, reports and song charts to ensure accurate and timely registrations
Requirements
- 2+ years of music publishing experience. A fundamental understanding of copyright administration is preferred
- Understanding of confidential and privileged information
- Experience with problem solving and independent decision-making in complex, and sometimes vague situations
- Ability to evaluate, plan, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, and output
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Motivated to learn, develop, retain, and train new skills
- Capacity to work in a highly collaborative team environment, as well as work independently
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations, directions, and deadlines
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume, customer service-oriented team
- Ability to prioritize assignments and communicate with the team leader on a regular basis.
- Competency with music business databases, and Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams), or the equivalent
- Experience working in Atlassian products and platforms (Jira, Confluence), or the equivalent
- Organized and detail-oriented, with strong research and analysis abilities
- 7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume frequently require extended working hours for evening and late-night events
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Benefits & Perks
- You join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you can 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
- Flexible time off
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Sony Music Publishing is the leading global music publisher, which is home to world-class songwriters, legendary catalogues, and industry-leading synchronization licensing and production music businesses. With an international network of 38 offices, Sony Music Publishing represents many of the most iconic songs ever written by celebrated songwriters such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Carole King, Queen and The Rolling Stones, as well as contemporary superstars including Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Pharrell Williams, Lady Gaga, P!nk, and Sam Smith. To learn more: www.sonymusicpub.com/en.