Assistant Manager, Writer & Publisher Relations, Los Angeles
We are seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Writer & Publisher Relations team in Los Angeles. You will have the opportunity to act as the liaison between Kobalt’s clients and our organization, and as ambassador of our industry-leading administrative services.
You will foster relationships with new and existing clients on Kobalt’s roster, driving our continued success as the premier destination for songwriters and publishers.
WHAT DOES AN ASSISTANT MANAGER, WRITER & PUBLISHER RELATIONS AT KOBALT DO?
- Fostering and maintain relationships with members of Kobalt’s songwriter and publisher roster acting as the primary point-of-contact for administrative inquiries, as well as providing solutions to internal queries from internal departments.
- You oversee client agreement onboarding and catalog ingestion as well as maintain and optimize client account information, ensuring that Kobalt is well-positioned for efficient catalog registration, royalty collection, and ongoing administration for the duration of our clients’ publishing and administration agreements.
- You work cross-functionally with Business Affairs, Copyright, Creative, Synch, Royalties, and Finance as well as with Kobalt’s Operations department to support the accurate production and distribution of client royalty statements.
- You provide insights on client account performance to internal stakeholders, senior management, and clients and their representatives.
- You develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Kobalt’s services, and its internal systems and operations.
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- You have experience in a client-facing, account management role in the music industry as well as an understanding of music publishing, music copyright, performing rights organizations (PROs), digital service providers (DSPs), and royalty flow.
- You demonstrate an interest in emerging industry trends, services, and technologies.
- You have an ability to cultivate long-lasting relationships with clients and colleagues.
- You are highly organized, with an ability to balance independent tasks and collaborative projects.
- You have an analytical mindset and attention to detail with sensitivity to confidential information and material.
- You are a natural team-player that can adapt to changing priorities while maintaining professionalism and poise in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
If this sounds like you, then please share your story by filling out the application below. To get you in the right mood, have a listen here to songs by our talented creators, especially curated to get you in the right mood when looking for the next challenge!
WHY CHOOSE US?
At Kobalt we’ve prioritized creators since we first started in 2000. Our music services and the technology we’ve built helps make the industry more fair and rewarding for artists.
We’re trusted by some of the world’s biggest names like Doja Cat, Kali Uchis, Phoebe Bridgers and Sam Fender and songwriters such as Simon Aldred (Rag N Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr. (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, The Snuts).
We thrive on creativity and are committed to championing diversity. We’re dedicated to inclusiveness and provide all the resources and benefits you need to grow your career and reach your potential. We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and an entrepreneurial culture that makes working here not just fun, but also rewarding.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
We thrive on creativity and are committed to championing diversity. We’re dedicated to inclusiveness and provide all the resources and benefits you need to grow your career and reach your potential. We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and an entrepreneurial culture that makes working here not just fun, but also rewarding.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. A full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
LA Pay Transparency Law: The range provided is for Los Angeles-based hires only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations other than Los Angeles may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. Pay range: $26.15 – $28.73 per hour
The range provided is for Los Angeles-based hires only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations other than Los Angeles may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.
Pay range:
$26.15—$28.73 USD
