Job Description

Come As You Are.

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.

All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
*BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’.

Your primary mission is to successfully temporarily support a best-in-class Copyright team, serving as support within Rights and Royalties. You will build strong relationships with co-publishers, BMG’s songwriters, and publishing partners. Additionally, you will collaborate with international colleagues across various departments to ensure our global strategy. Your approach will focus on creating innovative solutions and solving problems.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Manage internal and external inquiries supported by the Copyright Team
• Support Synch Licensing and Business & Legal Affairs teams with Copyright-related inquiries
• Assist with chain of title and infringement work
• Aid the Copyright Team in catalog reporting
• Collaborate on system updates as required
• Engage in and handle ongoing processes or ad-hoc projects as business needs dictates

Must Haves.

• You have a basic understanding of music publishing and copyright administration, and a strong understanding of industry practices.
• You have previous experience in music publishing and copyright administration.
• You have the ability to articulate and explain complex information, adapting presentation and focus to varying audiences
• You are proficient with Microsoft Excel
• You have strong research capabilities and are able to interpret and summarize music publishing contracts. 
• You have an exceptional attention for detail and the ability to track and follow through on multiple concurrent projects to completion.
• You are very collaborative with the ability to be flexible and respond positively to change and new ideas.
• You're a self-starter with the ability to prioritize and effectively follow through under pressure and/or tight deadlines.

It's a plus if you also have a Bachelor's degree, ideally within Music Business.

What’s In It For You

• Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid setup: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
• 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.

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!

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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.

Company: BMG Rights Management (US) LLC

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: Tennessee 

City: Nashville 

Postal Code: 37203 

Job ID: 280968

Job Tags

Temporary work, Summer work, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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