At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en.
Why join Sony Music Group?
Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.
This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.
Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.
Job Purpose:
Support global music publishing business operations, ensuring accurate songwriter/creator and publisher credits, copyright ownership, income collection, and royalty distribution through North America-based copyright administration activities, internally and externally.
What You’ll Do: (job responsibilities)
Liaise with Creative/A&R, record labels, performing rights organizations, international affiliates, and Global Copyright staff to obtain and confirm song deliveries, split amendments, and resolve disputes
Administration of label copy and copyright correspondence with record labels, performing rights societies, internal departments, and other income sources to facilitate licensing and income collection
Provide research and administrative support on day-to-day song and deal maintenance, including counterclaim research, Letter(s) of Direction, inquiries from income sources, internal departments, and international affiliates
Issue writer/publisher credits and copyright notices for approved uses
Monthly, quarterly, yearly participation in deadline driven HFA/Billboard, Society Awards, and Grammy Awards projects
Register songs with the U.S. Copyright Office
Index song deliveries, contracts, and other correspondence for imaging
Update and maintain Copyright Administration Department spreadsheets and databases
Assist manager, team, and department with special projects
General office tasks: answering/returning phone calls, detailed data-entry, organizing, filing
Who You Are: (skills and experience required)
2 to 3 years of music publishing administration experience preferably with a copyright focus
Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, analysis
Awareness of confidential and privileged information
Ability to manage and prioritize a large volume of tasks under pressure of multiple deadlines
Ability to evaluate, plan, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, and output.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and demeanor with multiple personality types in a deadline-driven, client/customer-service environment
Motivated to learn, develop, and retain new skills
Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment as well as work independently
Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical and research abilities.
Competency with standard office software, such as Excel and Outlook, or the equivalent
Must be authorized to work in the United States
7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume frequently require extended working hours
Must be aligned with Sony’s Purpose and Values
What We Give You:
You join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you can fuel the creative journey
A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health, and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
We invest in your professional growth & development
Flexible time off
Time off for a winter recess
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.