Manager, Artist Royalties

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As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, "Come as you are." BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you're good at what you do, come as you are.
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Manager, Artist Royalties

Nashville, Tennessee

As Manager, Artist Royalties, your mission is to provide our artists and clients with proper accounting and the highest level of customer service. You will serve as a key contact internally for our label's A&R, Finance, and Royalty Services teams for any royalty-related inquiries or functions. Your approach to handling these responsibilities should focus on creating innovative solutions and tackling challenges head-on.

What You'll Be Doing.

• Setting up contract and royalty rate models per contractual royalty provisions.
• Reviewing artist/third party contracts and creating royalty rate summaries.
• Assisting and coordinating detailed research royalty projects.
• Calculating and implementing royalty adjustments.
• Clearing sales, product, and rate calculation errors.
• Researching and servicing inquiries from clients and their teams.
• Managing the accurate, timely processing and review of artist royalty & joint venture statements.
• Working closely with key departments at BMG including legal, finance, creative & Hub teams.
• Supporting various ad-hoc projects, report requests, and royalty software testing as required.

Must Haves.

• Experience working in a distribution, participations, or royalty accounting position.
• Background reading and interpreting contracts, especially related to royalty provisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, especially the ability to utilize intermediate-to-advanced Excel functions, including: PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and other analytical functions.
• Strong analytical aptitude.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Nice To Haves.

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Music Business, Accounting or Finance.
• Familiarity with Record Maestro, SAP, Python, SQL, Looker.
• Experience with SAP.

What's In It For You.

• Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid setup: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
• Experience peace of mind knowing that our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage has got you covered.
• Maximize your savings with our dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up to 6% after your first year.
• Say goodbye to accruing vacation days or hitting a cap; take time off when you need it with our flexible time off policy!
• Save money and time with our commuter benefits program.
• Stay healthy and earn financial rewards with our fitness reimbursement program and wellness incentives.
• Find your inner peace and boost your mental wellbeing with a complimentary subscription to the popular meditation app, Headspace.
• Access well-being support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Kick off your weekends early with Summer Fridays.
• Unlock your potential with development opportunities, including mentorship programs and LinkedIn Learning.
• Be inspired by our talented artists at our showcases and playbacks.

Pay Range

$60,000 - $67,000 per annum

The pay range listed above is dependent upon factors such as work experience, qualifications and business needs. In addition to the range above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and applicable benefits.

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BMG - est. 2008 - is the world's fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG's pitch is unique - a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG's 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.
BMG's fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com

Company: BMG Rights Management (US) LLC 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: Tennessee 

City: Nashville 

Postal Code: 37203 

Job ID: 269162