Music Publishing Administrator
Drive Music Publishing, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Overview
Drive Music Publishing Inc. is an independent global music publishing administration company. We work with various sub-publishers throughout the world to provide a unique hands-on administration tailored to each clients’ needs.
We are looking for a detailed oriented administrator to handle day to day for various music catalogs. Our commitment to songwriters as well as right holders is of utmost importance to our global representation.
And we are looking for a candidate that understands an entrepreneurial, global company that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit.
Responsibilities
- Prepare copyrights/registrations for review.
- Manage license requests including quotes, negotiating, and tracking.
- Assist with the preparation of licenses for review by manager.
- Ability to understand the terms of license requests and effectively convey the details internally and to clients.
- Research project information and interact with requestors as necessary.
- Manage mechanical licensing for all releases.
- Preparation of catalog metadata for review by manager for PROs, CMOs and any other sources. Research and investigate claims to support the manager in identification of disputes.
- Communicate with clients and answer questions as needed.
- Understand and work with Performing Rights Organizations worldwide.
- Research and collect composition and recording metadata including split confirmation. Manage internal music catalog database including timely review process.
- Attending to the client’s day-to-day projects, creative, and needs.
- Responsible for regular updates and reports.
- Maintain information including all relevant correspondence for each client.
- Maintain relevant data for Synch/Copyrights /Registrations.
- Assist with catalog onboarding process.
Education/Experience
- BA degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Performing Rights Organizations worldwide.
- Knowledge of synchronization (sync) for TV, Motion Picture, Advertising.
- Must be able to meet deadlines and multi-task.
- Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Comprehensive organizational, time management and computer skills.
- Good soft and interpersonal skills to work in an upbeat, friendly, and deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, emphasis on Excel, Music Maestro-Vistex.
We offer
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, as well as:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
- Paid Winter Break / Paid Holidays
- Administrator Salary Range: $55K – $65K
