Song Processing Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: 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:

The Manager of Song Processing will handle song entry, registration, split delivery, submission and confirmations of worldwide CWR registrations, adaptation/translations/print and Copyright PA submissions. You will also resolve counterclaims and disputes, monitor charting titles, disperse label copy, work closely with A&R, Legal, Contract Administration and Mechanical licensing departments to ensure songs are collected and paid.

Here you'll get to:

You will…
• Provide end-to-end support for a dedicated portfolio of high-value Nashville clients, assuming ownership of all associated tasks.
• Oversee processing of new songs 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.

About you:

You have..
• 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.

We'd love it if you also had:
• Established working relationships with US collection agencies, HFA/MLC/PRO's etc.
• Experience working with CCLI (Christian Copyright Licensing International).
• Experience using Canva


We're taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.

This position requires a minimum of four days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration and believe it's essential for talent development and fostering strong working relationships.

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