Senior Copyright and Licensing Specialist

This is a Full Time Job

As a pivotal member of the Essential Music Publishing Administration team, the Senior Copyright and Licensing Specialist will not only administer our extensive catalog of songs but also play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of our copyright and music licensing efforts. This dynamic position involves close collaboration with our creative staff, writers, artists, A&R, administration clients and business affairs team to ensure the seamless integration of our music into various platforms and media.

What you'll do:
• Spearhead the Film/TV Licensing operations, including the initiation of quotes, meticulous tracking of sync payments, and proactive follow-up on outstanding items and license execution.
• Collaborate with Director on the strategic planning and execution of copyright registration, licensing, and copyright management.
• Manage the Licensing@pmgsonymusic.com email account/inbox, providing prompt and effective responses to customer inquiries, reflecting our commitment to exceptional service.
• Collaborate with the Director to secure Derivative Work agreements, vital for the protection and growth of our catalog.
• Identify and recover uncollected revenue through Metadata/Registration validation, ensuring alignment between recording and composition information across all societies.
• Work through the Common Works Registration (CWR) Acknowledgement file backlog for various societies including ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, CMRRA, SOCAN, Harry Fox and Music Mark.
• Manage the processing of translation requests, liaising with global partners to facilitate accurate translations of our songs into multiple languages such as Spanish, Russian, Korean, Swedish, and German.
• Ensure timely and efficient management of the Translations@pmgsonymusic.com inbox, upholding our standard of responsiveness and customer care.
• Contribute to the enrichment of our catalog by adding lyrics to Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) songs
• Collaborate with Director in maintaining and updating the catalog, guaranteeing its relevance and accuracy.
• Work closely with Director on sifting through the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) Data Quality Initiative in order to resolve conflicts.
• Oversee the processing of administration agreements to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Validate royalty terms and conditions, applying meticulous attention to detail.
• Manage accounts within the Maestro system, demonstrating proficiency in the software.
• Participate in cross-training exercises to assist with other job functions of the Publishing Administration Team including but not limited to:
• Assist in Registering all songs with societies via CWR registration process
• Assist in processing royalty statements each quarter

Who you are:
• An experienced publishing professional with demonstrated knowledge of current music publishing administration procedures, as well a working knowledge and understanding of copyright law, licensing procedures and royalty calculations (typically gained through three or more years of relevant experience)
• A detail-oriented observer with strong analytical skills and proven experience with using data to draw conclusions and make recommendations
• An organized individual with experience coordinating multiple assignments and projects in a deadline-driven environment with effective resolution of conflicting priorities
• A music publishing guru with comprehensive knowledge of online digital music tools and familiarity with music file types
• Experience with Music Maestro (music publishing administration software) strongly preferred
• Experience in the faith-based music industry preferred

What we give you:
• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• Our Hybrid with Flexibility approach combines the flexibility of remote working with the benefits of in-person collaboration whenever we need to come together to do our best work. Managers will partner with their teams and employees to establish work arrangements that meet the business, team, and individual needs.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans
• We invest in your professional growth & development
• Time off for a winter recess