Director, Copyright Administration

Come As You Are.

As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.

All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
*BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’.

Director, Copyright Administration

Nashville, Tennessee

Your primary mission is to successfully lead a best-in-class Copyright team, serving as a leader and a subject matter expert within Rights and Royalties. You will build strong relationships with co-publishers, BMG’s songwriters, and publishing partners. Additionally, you will collaborate with international colleagues across various departments to ensure our global strategy. Your approach will focus on creating innovative solutions and solving problems.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Managing a team of copyright professionals responsible for AV & Information Services.
• Designing and implementing workflows and workflow tracking in your area of responsibility.
• Identifying areas of improvement in multi-departmental processes and collaborating with peers to address them.
• Developing KPIs and regular reporting for your teams.
• Providing development and support for your team.
• Overseeing and supporting the end-to-end processes for AV Admin.
• Managing relationships and high level processes with priority AV clients.
• Ensuring Terminations and Options are processed timely and correctly.
• Facilitating process for all chain of title and infringement work.
• Managing internal and external inquiries supported by the Copyright Team.
• Completing various ad-hoc projects or duties that arise within the scope of the team’s responsibility.

Must Haves.

• Proven experience in a relevant field, ideally including experience in people management.
• Deep understanding of Copyright Administration at a large publisher, label, and/or licensing collective.
• Comfortable working with large data sets.
• Experience in workflow/project management and their related tools, with a proven ability to implement change in complex environments.
• Passionate about building, developing, and leading high-performing teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of music publishing rights and industry best practices.
• Relationship and customer service-oriented in your approach.
• Excellent time management skills, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Skilled in delegating tasks effectively and appropriately.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to track and manage multiple concurrent projects to completion.
• Capable of leading cross-functional teams to drive project success.
• You embody a proactive mindset, preferring “Let me find out” over “I don’t know.”

Nice-to-Haves.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

What’s In It For You.

• Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid setup: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
• Experience peace of mind knowing that our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage has got you covered.
• Maximize your savings with our dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up to 6% after your first year.
• Say goodbye to accruing vacation days or hitting a cap; take time off when you need it with our flexible time off policy!
• Save money and time with our commuter benefits program.
• Stay healthy and earn financial rewards with our fitness reimbursement program and wellness incentives.
• Access well-being support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Kick off your weekends early with Summer Fridays.
• Unlock your potential with development opportunities, including mentorship programs and LinkedIn Learning.
• Be inspired by our talented artists at our showcases and playbacks.

Pay Range

$84,000 - $94,000 per annum

The pay range listed above is dependent upon factors such as work experience, qualifications and business needs. In addition to the range above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and applicable benefits.

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BMG - est. 2008 - is the world's fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG's pitch is unique - a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG's 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.

BMG's fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com

Company: BMG Rights Management (US) LLC 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: Tennessee 

City: Nashville 

Postal Code: 37203 

Job ID: 276698