Royalties & Payment Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Contract type - 12 months fixed term contract

WHO WE ARE

We’re Viacom International Media Networks UK & Ireland, home to 20 TV channels that offer the very best in music, entertainment, comedy and kids programming through our MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Channel 5 and BET brands. Together these brands reach nearly 30 million homes in the UK and Ireland. Viacom brands are seen globally in more than 705 million households in 169 territories and 37 languages via more than 184 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties.

What is the Role

The key purpose of this role is to ensure the timely collection of royalty revenues and payment of supplier invoices.

The successful candidate will assist the royalties and payments executive in the collection of programme and ancillary revenues from production companies and distributors, raising income invoices and tracking the income over the financial year, in the creation of purchase orders for digital department suppliers, payment of related supplier invoices and tracking costs against yearly budgets.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITES
• Reviewing royalty statements received from producers/distributors for accuracy and in compliance with contractual reporting agreements
• Notifying producers/distributors when statements are due, including chasing overdue statements
• Maintaining the distribution tracker, updating it with information from producers/distributors and Legal/Programme Finance
• Identifying producers who fail to report revenue on time and escalating as appropriate
• Collection of other ancillary income including clip sales & music publishing revenue
• Creation of Purchase Orders for digital department suppliers
• Processing of supplier invoices and liaison with centralised payments department
• Maintaining records of POs by updating the PO/invoice trackers
• Resolving queries as they arise and escalating as appropriate

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• Experience of working in a royalty department in a TV or Media environment
• Experience of reviewing royalty statements and interpreting legal agreements
• Knowledge of raising purchase orders on a PO system and maintaining PO records (desirable)
• First-class communication and organisational skills
• An ability to develop relationships with a variety of professional contacts, both internal and external
• Proactive, resilient and an ability to both cope under pressure and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• An ability to analyse data
• Strong numerical skills are essential
• Good Excel skills

WHAT ARE OUR BENEFITS
• Private Medical Insurance: You will be eligible for our full Private Medial Cover (From 3 months)
• Season Ticket Loan: We’ll pay for your season travel card up front and you can pay us back across the year
• TV Package Discount: If you subscribe for the likes of Sky and Virgin Media, we’ll get £20 off your bill
• Pension Scheme: You will be eligible for our Pension Scheme from day one, as long as you are contributing to this, we’ll top this up with a voluntary contribution from us
• Discounted Gym Membership: We offer discounts to a number of Gyms
• Discounts at Local Shops and Restaurants: Whether you need a new pair of shoes or just want something tasty for lunch, we partner with a number of local businesses to offer us a discounted rate
• Access to Reward Gateway: With heaps of discounts on everyday shops, restaurants and household suppliers

WHAT ARE OUR VALUES

Our values, and their related behaviours, guide how we show up to work each day and help ensure that we all treat each other with respect. We want these to feel relevant to all of our employees and all parts of the business, as we believe that when these behaviours are achieved, we are the best we can be. The three values are intertwined and work together to drive the business outcomes we seek, and once combined we believe these will power our company forward.

BRAVERY

• Creativity: Push beyond the expected
• Passion: Stand up for what you believe in
• Risk-Taking: Take smart choices

EMPATHY

• Inclusion: Embrace diverse perspectives
• Collaboration: Work together as one team
• Innovation: Use insights to drive the business

HONESTY

• Trust: Assume best intentions
• Transparency: Communicate clearly and openly
• Accountability: Deliver, and own the outcome

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