Royalty Coordinator, Music Publishing
Business Unit: Big Machine Music
Department: Royalties
Reports to: Senior Director, Royalty Accounting & Income Analysis
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Location: Nashville, TN, Hybrid
Schedule: M-F, 9am-6pm
Compensation: Starting at $40k per year | Full-Time | Salary | Non-Exempt
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About Big Machine Label Group:Â
Led by Founder, President and CEO Scott Borchetta, the Big Machine Label Group encompasses Big Machine Records, The Valory Music Co., BMLG Records, Big Machine/John Varvatos Records and publishing company Big Machine Music as well as its own digital radio station, Big Machine Radio. Â
Job Summary:
The Royalty Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reporting of royalties with a primary focus on music publishing (75%), as well as assistance with recorded music statements as needed (25%).
Essential Job Functions:
·      Prepare incoming source statements, entering payment details and royalty statement data into royalty software.
·      Review and analyze statement data for accuracy.
·      Track and detail income discrepancies and communicate with royalty sources to recover monies.
·      Resolve payment, rate issues and missing statement detail with royalty sources.
·      Maintain organization of royalty files and other documentation.
·      Organize and manipulate large electronic datasets.
Indirect Job Functions:
·      Answer inquiries from writers, publishers, artists, and producers regarding royalty statements.
·      Collaborate with Business & Legal Affairs and Finance to ensure all documentation is in place for royalty accounting and payments.
·      Review administration change requests and make updates in royalty system.
·      Suggest improvements for department workflow or systems.
·      Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
·      At least two years of professional work experience, preferably in the entertainment industry.
·      Prior experience in music royalties, preferably music publishing royalties, strongly preferred.
·      Experience using Tableau, Airtable, and database systems preferred.
Required Skills:
·      Must be extremely detail-oriented with exceptional organization skills.
·      High accuracy rate for data entry.
·      Analytical problem-solving, data pattern recognition, and analysis.
·      High level of competency with Microsoft Excel.
·      Strong written and verbal communication skills.
·      Ability to thrive and be positive in a fast-paced, high-accuracy needed environment.
·      High agility and adaptability to change.
·      Ability to work independently; must be self-motivated.
·      Ability to work collaboratively with fellow team members and other departments.
·      Must be able to maintain high confidentiality.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business, Finance, Accounting, and/or related field preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Travel Required:
0-10%
Big Machine Label Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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