Manager, Artist Royalties

3 Months ago • 2-4 Years • Administrative • $61,700 PA - $99,220 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Artist Royalties Manager at UMG oversees a team responsible for preparing and analyzing artist accounts to ensure accurate royalty reporting to artists and third parties. Responsibilities include managing royalty statement processing, coordinating research projects, responding to inquiries, providing financial reports, completing outstanding artist projects, reviewing royalty system input, training and supervising staff, and implementing new processes. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of royalty experience with recording contracts and strong analytical and organizational skills. Exposure to all aspects of royalty reporting and key players in the music industry is provided.
Must have:
  • 2-4 years Royalty experience
  • Accurate royalty processing
  • Strong analytical & organizational skills
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Team management & supervision
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Business Objects/Business Intelligence
  • Experience with mainframe systems
Perks:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
  • Wellbeing reimbursements
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • 401k match
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Flexible PTO
  • Summer Fridays

Job Details

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

How we LEAD:

UMG is currently seeking to fill the role of Artist Royalties Manager. In this role, you will be managing our artist royalty team in preparing and analyzing artist

accounts to ensure that we are accurately reporting royalties to artists and third parties in accordance with the applicable agreements and licenses.

This position affords the right candidate exposure to all aspects of royalty

reporting and many key players in the business space. The right candidate will have a passion for music and be hungry to learn and grow in the business of music.

How you'll CREATE:

  • Manage the accurate, timely processing and review of artist royalty statements.

  • Manage and coordinate detailed research royalty projects. 

  • Manage the research and response to inquiries as needed.

  • Assist in providing monthly financial reports requested by internal departments.

  • Work to complete outstanding projects related to various artists.

  • Review input into royalty system.

  • Train and supervise staff.

  • Implement new royalty processes.

Bring your VIBE:

  • 2-4 years Royalty experience with recording contracts and processing royalty statements.

  • Four year college degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience.

  • Proficient in Excel, and Business Objects/Business Intelligence preferred.

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

  • Self-motivated.

  • Must be able to prioritize work.

  • Ability to effectively motivate and manage analyst staff.

  • Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in fast paced environment.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Working knowledge of P.C. and mainframe computer systems.

Perks Playlist:

  • Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

    • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

    • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

    • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

    • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

    • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

  • Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

    • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

    • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

    • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

    • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

    • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

    • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

For more information, please click on the following links.

E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish

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Job Category:

Royalties & Copyright

Salary Range:

$61,700 - $99,220

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.

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