Music Publishing Administration

This is a Full Time Job

Position: Music Publishing Administrator

Overview: Rough Trade Publishing is looking for a Publishing Administrator to join our New York based team. As a vital liaison between our company's administrators, sub-publishers, and artist/writer clients, you will play a crucial role in managing royalty issues, copyright registrations, and catalog maintenance. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work across multiple departments in an administrative capacity.

Responsibilities:

Catalog Management
- Research and collect song metadata
- Handle new catalog submissions via administrator's schedule of works.
- Generate/ compile new writer paperwork and ensure successful account creation for each new writer
- Maintain internal song database ensuring completeness and accuracy
- Oversee catalog review process with our administrator and accurately edit song data as needed.
- Assist with conflict resolution as needed, confirming song splits, recording info etc requests
Royalty Accounting
- Oversee quarterly royalty accounting to writers in collaboration with our administrator and business management team
- Serve as main point of contact internally and externally for questions regarding writer statements
- Regular reporting to RTP management regarding catalog performance with thorough understanding around accounting adjustments
General Administration and reporting
- Handling of contract generation, LODs, mechanical licenses or other direct licensing as directed by legal and BA teams
- Generate and distribute various company reports, including licensing activity, revenue collections, NPS reports, and accounts receivable statements.
- Support sync team with song asset management as requested to aid in successful pitching of songs for placement opportunities
- Provide overall administrative and research support to any adjacent departments including licensing, finance, creative services as requested

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in music publishing administration and royalties.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google particularly Excel and Drive
Demonstrated drive and initiative as a self-starter.
Comfortable managing multiple large projects simultaneously.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
Skilled at problem-solving and possessing of an analytical mindset
Bachelors Degree preferable
Experience with Quickbooks and Filemaker is advantageous.
Familiarity with Maestro/ Vistex a plus but not required
Curiosity with a desire to learn and flexibility, always open to adapt
Passion for independent music and supporting songwriters in their craft
Patience and empathy for creative mindset?
Additional Information:
• Pay range $50,000 - $59,000
• Benefits
• General work hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Option for remote work with occasional in-office meetings.
• Equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time

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