Publishing Rights Manager

Payday MusicNew York, NYPosted

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join the New York office of a prominent international independent music publisher, Payday Publishing. 

We are currently looking for a detail oriented, organised and problem-solving individual for the full-time position.


Key Duties

  • Communicating with songwriters, managers, and other representatives to obtain and confirm complete and accurate copyright data and release information for all new works
  • Adding new compositions into Payday's copyright/royalty systems
  • Tracking, maintaining, and updating full-catalog metadata across Payday systems
  • Confirming splits and copyright information internally and externally prior to registration
  • Monitoring registration status and assisting with registrations at collection societies and other copyright organizations worldwide
  • Performing catalog audits and registration reviews to identify and resolve discrepancies
  • Providing documentation for worldwide counterclaims and copyright conflicts at collection societies and other organizations
  • Responding to inquiries from Payday writers regarding registration status and general catalog matters


Qualifications

  • University Degree required
  • 2-4 years of music publishing copyright experience
  • A comprehensive understanding of songwriter splits and registration procedures
  • Basic familiarity with publishing/songwriter agreements and legal terminology
  • Prior experience working with CWR files is preferable
  • Counterpoint/Music Maestro/Curve (or equivalent software) experience 
  • Very strong organization skills and high attention to detail
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines and handle multiple, diverse assignments
  • Capacity to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Adept at identifying problems and figuring out solutions
  • Prior admin role experience a plus (paralegal, legal assistant, data/rights management, etc.)