Manager, Song Processing
Warner Music Group
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At Warner Chappell Music (WCM), we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere. Our people and culture are at the epicenter of our company, and we are looking for team members who share our service-oriented mindset and have a passion for looking after our songwriters.
As the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG), we're a collective band of music lovers, innovative connectors, and relentless supporters of our songwriters and catalog of iconic works. We lead with curiosity, collaborate across departments, borders, languages, and genres, and we're committed to delivering on the promises we make to each other and to our songwriters.
Manager, Song Processing
A little bit about our team:
The Warner Chappell Copyright team oversees and processes all newly written, released, recorded by our writers in addition to any new catalogues WCM acquires. We are the point of entry for the assets that make our company the success it is.
Your role:
Oversee the song Processing team in every aspect of catalog management – including but not limited to: song entry, registration, split delivery, submission and confirmations of world wide CWR registrations, adaptation/translations/print and Copyright PA submissions. Reslove counterclaims and disputes, monitor charting titles, dispurse label copy, work closely with A&R, Legal, Contract Administration and Mechanical licensing department to isure songs are collected and paid on.
Here you'll get to:
• Oversee processing of new non-Nashville songs (Schedule A's, Sampled works, Latin titles, new delivered works ) into the Warner Chappell Asset Management system. (TANGO)
• Delegate or process missing data for new signing schedule A's / IPI numbers, co-writer detail, release information
• Request and confirm splits for songs released via Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, major labels and sync licenses
• Oversee/Review/Resolving CWR rejections at domestic societies – HFA/BMI/ASCAP/SESAC/GMR with a focus on charting titles
• Resolving counterclaims with labels to allow Mechanical licensing
• Providing label copy/publishing lines and splits to labels, writers, publishers and
• Correspond with ASCAP and BMI to resolve registration or song issues.
• Provide consultation and support to Mechanical Licensing team on claims, disputes and writer split details.
• Oversee and guide staff in growth, manage performance and goal setting both as a group and as independent team members.
We'd love it if you also had:
• A high school level education to be augmented by course work in business administration, and copyright law
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in business administration, and/or copyright administration, preferably in a music publishing company, at least one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity, or
• A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience, sufficient to qualify for the duties of the position.
• An established working relationships with US collection agencies, HFA/MLC/PRO's etc.
At Warner Chappell Music (WCM), we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere.
Before the fans and fame, the soundtracks and syncs, there is the song. And before the song comes the songwriter - the heart of an art form that defines generations, and the soul of our business. Songwriters are our inspiration; we are their partners, collaborators, and crusaders.
Songwriters shape culture; and here at WCM we help hone their craft, build their careers, and protect their legacies. We value curiosity, collaboration, and commitment – which helps set us apart and helps us in our commitment and global service to our songwriters.
We are Warner Chappell Music - where songwriters are heard.
About Warner Music Group: As the home to 300 Elektra, Asylum, Atlantic, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world's premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Redefining what it means to be a music company in the 21st century, our consumer brands include trend-setters like UPROXX, Songkick, HipHopDX, and EMP. We're the home to WMX – the next generation services division that connects artists with fans and amplifies brands in creative, immersive, and engaging ways – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels.
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Don't be discouraged if you don't hear from us right away. We're taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.
Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.
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Job Posting Range
64,480 - 65,000 annually
Job Posting Ranges are included for all New York and California job postings and 100% remote roles where talent can be located in NYC and CA. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.
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