Associate Director
BMI
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 3/28/2018 7:12:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Recruits and assists prospective writers and publishers to BMI by performing the following duties either personally or through the direction of others.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
• Maintain a working knowledge of BMI's role in the music industry, its competitive pressures, and how those matters impact BMI writers and publishers.
• Manage the relationship between BMI and its affiliates by answering affiliate inquiries about BMI policies, practices and royalty payments including account maintenance activities.
• Explain in detail the services BMI offers affiliates by answering affiliate inquiries about BMI policies, practices, and royalty payments.
• Research account problems for BMI songwriters and publishers and take necessary actions..
• Establish and maintain relationships with music industry executives and professionals.
• Develop relationships with up-and-coming music professionals, songwriters, artists, and tastemakers to secure future talent for BMI.
• Facilitate the relationships between BMI affiliates and the music industry by networking with industry professionals.
• Listen to new musical works in person and as sent to BMI by affiliates, with the hope of providing information to assist the writers in marketing them within the industry.
• Analyze affiliates royalty income in order to project future earnings to support bank loans.
• Manage all departmental events, projects and initiatives.
• Create and manage detailed project schedules working with each department to ensure event timelines and deadlines are met.
• Create, manage and monitor detailed budgets for all departmental events.
• Maintain and cultivate positive public awareness of company through targeted outreach initiatives including award shows, panels, showcases, workshops and galas.
• Manage all event details including venue sourcing and hotel RFPs (request for proposal), vendor negotiating, budget management, talent and VIP acquisition, production, catering, decor, run of show, on-site management, sponsorship acquisition, guest list management and seating arrangements.
• Develop and implement workflow processes to enhance efficiency and streamline duties.
• Research and initiate event corporate sponsorship proposals.
• Liaise with internal teams and external vendors on event processes: Invitations, branding/signage, premiums, contracts, talent negotiations, compliance, public relations, hospitality, travel & accommodations, finance.
• Supervise events on-site, assist executive team while working off-site/remotely, interface with clients, and utilize general problem-solving skills.
• Maintains a working knowledge of BMI's role in the music industry, its competitive pressures, and how those matters impact BMI writers and publishers.
• Supports our BMI values and cultivates a culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in the music industry.
• Must have a substantial industry contact list to aid in developing relationships for signing affiliates.
• Ability to analyze songs and music for commercial success.
• Working knowledge of the song and music process from conception to hit status.
• Working knowledge of music industry trade and professional organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with and maintaining database systems and reports, as well as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Able to establish a constructive and informative relationship with employees, management, writers and publishers.
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse employee population, and with all levels of staff and management.
• Able to work independently and with good judgment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
• Strong typing and proof reading skills.