Copyright Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

ABKCO Music & Records, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of full-time Copyright Assistant. The selected candidate will be responsible for several key responsibilities, including Copyright Administration, mechanical licensing, and administrative support. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional organizational and communication skills, with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities
• Register for works foreign and domestic, including tracking and proper archiving of completed registrations as needed.
• Strong familiarity with U.S. Copyright Law, the performing rights societies, and general music industry practices
• Metadata registration for compositions and sound recordings
• Assist in the creation and circulation of regular reports for the Department
• Perform administrative tasks on the copyright licensing process as needed, including the regular delivery of feeds and reports to publishers
• Obtain and maintain songwriter and publisher ownership splits/shares for songs
• Mechanical Licensing
• Handles confidential material relevant to company operations.
• Digital Filing
• Organizing package submissions to music supervisors for placement in Film/TV/Advertising
• Various administrative tasks to support the team, such as drafting licenses, creating invoices, and purchase orders
• Special projects

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in music business
• Experience in Copyright and song set-up experience in Music Maestro preferred
• Solid understanding of Music Publishing
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively while meeting tight deadlines
• Must be a self-starter with excellent anticipation and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, act independently, and be resourceful
• Excellent communicator and ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure