Associate Director, Writer & Publisher Relations
Los Angeles
As a senior member of the team in Los Angeles, reporting to VP or Head of Writer & Publisher Relations, you act as the liaison between our clients and our organization, and as an ambassador of our industry-leading administrative services.
The successful candidate will join a best-in-class team, fostering relationships with new and existing clients on Kobalt’s roster and driving our continued success as the premier destination for songwriters and publishers.
WHAT DOES AN ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, WRITER & PUBLISHER RELATIONS AT KOBALT DO?
- You develop and maintain relationships between Kobalt and its VIP publishing clients and act as their primary administrative point of contact for any questions relating to those clients.
- You field questions from and supply information relating to client accounts and internal operations to senior leaders as well as work closely with internal teams providing expert guidance regarding catalogue registrations, royalties and statements, and general administrative matters for your client accounts.
- You are a key contributor to ad-hoc projects associated with high level departmental priorities as well as assist with training more junior members of the WPR team.
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- You have experience in a client-facing, account management role in the music industry where you have developed an understanding of music publishing, music copyright, performing rights organizations (PROs), digital service providers (DSPs), and royalty flow in the music industry.
- You have a keen interest in emerging industry trends, services, and technologies.
- You can demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to cultivate long-lasting relationships with clients and colleagues.
- You have strong organizational skills, with an analytical mindset and attention to detail and an ability to balance independent tasks and collaborative projects; ability to change priorities on-the-fly while maintaining professionalism and poise.
- You are adaptable, and a team-player comfortable working 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, colour, 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: $77,700 – $98,000
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:
$68,000 – $88,700 USD
