Director, Income Tracking (AV)

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Director, Income Tracking (AV)

Nashville, Tennessee

Every day, BMG collects various income streams and usage data from all over the world. It is checked, then double-checked so our clients are paid fully, accurately and on time. That’s the job of BMG’s Income Tracking department. BMG’s Incoming Tracking team has a 360° view of the music business and works closely with a wide remit of departments and foreign affiliate offices. This role provides the opportunity to gain invaluable exposure into the workings of a global music business and all its income streams. As Director of AV Income Tracking, you will detect missing income and work towards recovering it for the audiovisual catalogs of BMG clients like Netflix and others. First and foremost, your day-to-day workings will accede to BMG’s directive of fairness and transparency to its clients.

Are you driven and ready to grow a career in the music business, especially around audiovisuals?

Are you interested in professional development and technological training on the job?

Would you like to be part of a talented team of music professionals from around the world delivering the best to their clients?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to learn; if you are an organized, self-motivated music lover who enjoys detective work and deep-diving into data then this could be the dream job for you!

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Conduct income analysis, comparing income for shows and films against usage data and historical earnings.
• Build out tracking controls and processes for audiovisual income streams.
• Support the development of analytical tools and dashboards needed for your role.
• Report on income tracking efforts and results.
• Establish relationships with PROs.
• Inquiry income gaps with income sources and pro-actively drive for income recovery.
• Work closely with other departments (AV Copyright, Royalty, LBA, AV Business Development) and foreign affiliates to address AV tracking matters.

Must Haves.

• Demonstrated experience with royalty accounting, copyright, income tracking or revenue assurance in the music industry.
• Proficient understanding of cue sheets and PRO accounting of audiovisuals.
• Strong analytical mindset.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to deep-dive and learn various aspects of BMG’s income streams, especially those related to audiovisuals and video-on-demand platforms.
• Enthusiasm to actively shape the department’s tools and processes.
• Drive to recover missing income from 3rd Party sources.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying any error through analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly proactive, self-starter mindset that allows you to thrive working autonomously.

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.

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!

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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: 274356