Analyst, Global Royalty Income Tracking & Analytics

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:

The Global Tracking and Analytics department ensures revenue collection and maximization for all UMPG deals worldwide. The team sits at the epicenter of the company's key priority for our writers and contract partners – capitalizing on the value of our song catalog. This position uses data and technology to track, analyze, and report on the performance and earnings of musical compositions globally. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Global Tracking and Analytics.

How you'll CREATE:

• Track consumption and review earnings for top works for audio/video streaming, physical, radio, live concert, television, cinema, and other revenue streams.
• Review and analyze song registrations, usage, and royalty collections to ensure proper setup and pursue back-claims with local offices and societies as needed.
• Communicate priority works, agreements, and productions to local offices to ensure proper implementation, registration, collections, and back-claims.
• Communicate and maintain strong relationships with colleagues in Copyright, Royalties, Analytics, IT, and other teams to improve metadata and processes to ensure proper set-up, registrations, processing, and payments.
• Collect, clean, and organize data from various sources such as streaming platforms, performance rights organizations, and other databases for proper integration and comparison.
• Review and analyze financial reporting and royalty statements to ensure new deal implementation and correct royalty processing.
• Assist with statement analysis and research for new client onboarding.
• Assist with catalogue research for new releases, new platforms, and important exploitations.
• Generate reports and dashboards to provide insights into the performance of musical compositions and the revenue generated from them.
• Use Financial and Business Intelligence programs to generate reports and provide relevant data.
• Assist with ISRC matching, maintenance, and data clean-up.
• Assist with testing new and developing systems and tools.
• Query, learn, and document territorial policy nuances in royalty collections and processes to better support local offices and improve efficacy.

Bring your VIBE:

• An understanding of the music industry, music publishing and rights management.
• Experience working with data and analytics, including proficiency in Excel, Domo, QuickSight and other data visualization tools preferred, ability to learn new programs quickly required.
• Comfortable working with large volumes of data.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• An inquisitive mind, with a passion for investigation and research.
• The ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with other departments and stakeholders.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Four-year college degree.

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.

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Royalties & Copyright