Administrative Assistant, Business & Legal Affairs / A&R Administration
Sony Music
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 1/29/2018 7:49:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
The position directly supports a senior vice president and three attorneys with the everyday functions of the office. Additionally, the position requires frequently backing-up additional attorneys, as well as, frequent interaction with staff throughout the company.
Responsibilities
• Perform administrative tasks for assigned supervisors (answering phones, sorting mail, manage calendars, maintain contact lists, arrange meetings, make travel arrangements, process expenses, draft correspondence, order supplies, scan & file contracts/agreements, maintain legal binders, etc.)
• Maintain and/or circulate multiple internal rosters
• Maintain weekly status sheet reports
• Submit monthly AFTRA spreadsheet
• Distribute paperwork to new artist’s management
• Transcribe artist lyrics for A&R Administrators
• Research & pull agreements from Carma; circulating paperwork (physically and digitally)
• Follow up with A&R Administrators and BLA attorneys about agreements and paperwork
• Prepare time sensitive agreements & other documents for execution; distribute agreements & related correspondence
• Prepare and distribute Music Video Agreements on an as needed basis, follow up with production companies in order to ensure all necessary releases are received.
• Proofread and edit agreements and deal memos as needed
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum (1) year previous work or internship experience, ideally in a legal capacity required
• Basic knowledge of the music industry, entertainment law and/or intellectual property preferred
• Previous experience within the music or entertainment industry is strongly preferred
• Experience working with contracts and various intellectual property matters preferred
• Experience working with confidential and sensitive content preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task , problem solve and work well under pressure
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills