Sr. Director Recorded Administration

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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.

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Sr. Director, Recorded Administration

Your primary mission is to ensure BMG’s artists receive world-class service from onboarding through the lifetime of their relationship with BMG.  This includes the oversight for the timely processing and notification of BMG’s recorded music agreements, as well as all aspects of royalty reporting and payments.  Additional responsibilities include data updates (contract, client, track, publisher, license, etc.), Information Service/rights research, and royalty analysis. You will interact and communicate with BMG’s clients to assist in providing the highest level of service and ensure queries are addressed fully and in a timely manner. You will collaborate with international colleagues from various departments to ensure our core value of “Service Delivered, Worldwide” is realized.

What You’ll Be Doing.

Leadership

• Leading a team of 9+ employees
• Establishing strong relationships with BMG’s business leaders
• Training and developing talent within your teams
• Establishing and reporting KPIs for each area of responsibility
• Communication and, when needed, escalation of client inquiries to US business leads
• Improvement of workflows and processes
• Actively working to remove roadblocks that are preventing team members from success in their tasks
• Collaboration with peers in other territories to ensure continuity of tasks and processes
• Act as an escalation point for staff.  Must have a keen awareness of when to escalate further

Deal Processing

• Oversee the complete processing of BMG’s US music recorded agreements (e.g., new Recorded, Modification, Extension, and Option agreements as applicable). Including but not limited to:
• Setup of clients, rates and contract information in BMG’s internal databases
• Liaising and following up with A&R Admin and Business Affairs as necessary on incomplete information
• Review/verification of data entered by Artist Royalty Managers
• Feedback on setup and notification of agreements to A&R, A&R Admin, Finance, and/or Business Affairs Dept

Data Analysis

• Oversee regular reviews of significant accounts to track performance versus expectations
• Provide high quality insights based on analysis of royalty data
• Meet regularly with stakeholders in the business to keep them apprised of financial performance of key deals

Mechanical Licensing

• Ensure licenses are in place for all BMG releases
• Increase the number of blanket licenses in place between BMG and music publishers

Royalty Data Maintenance & Cleanup

• Investigate inquiries related to royalties raised by clients or internal staff
• Handle data updates and cleanup
• Initiate any required royalty adjustments
• Monitor suspense and calculation errors and ensure quick resolution and clearance

Customer/Client/Business Partner Relations

Assist in maintaining and developing relationships with partners, including:

• Artists/Producers/Mixers/Publishers
• CMOs (e.g., SoundExchange)

Ensure senior management are aware of significant client inquiries and provide regular updates through resolution

Must-Haves

• Advanced understanding of music royalties, publishing and copyright industry practices
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Looker is a plus
• Experience with tracking and collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills and the ability to identify when information is incomplete
• Strong contract interpretation skills and experience

Previous experience working with the relevant experience listed above is a must.

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

$88,000 – 99,000 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: 37212 

Job ID: 274284