Sr. Administrator, Copyright Administration

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Administrative • $66,700 PA - $86,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Sr. Administrator, Copyright Administration will actively administer Disney-owned and controlled music publishing catalogs. Responsibilities include day-to-day publishing administration (song catalog maintenance, song registration with PROs, rights agreement analysis, cue sheet review, conflict resolution, copyright inquiry management), collaborating with various departments, preparing analyses and reports. The role requires in-depth knowledge of music publishing administration, performing/mechanical rights, and intellectual property rights, along with proficiency in relevant software.
Must have:
  • 5+ years music publishing experience
  • Music publishing administration expertise
  • Knowledge of performing/mechanical rights
  • Royalty accounting procedures
  • Strong analytical & communication skills
  • Proficiency in Vistex/Counterpoint/iMaestro
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Long-term incentives
  • Full benefits package

Job Details

Job Summary:

Sr. Administrator, Copyright Administration

Part of The Walt Disney Studios, Disney Music Group (DMG) is the music hub for TWDC, encompassing all aspects of music commercialization and marketing: recorded music (Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records), Disney Music Publishing, and Disney Concerts. DMG distributes music both physically and digitally, and licenses music throughout the world in various forms of media including television, print, gaming, and consumer products. 

The role will actively administer Disney-owned and controlled music publishing catalogs and will act as a subject-matter expert on domestic (with some knowledge of foreign) collective management organizations, composer work-for-hire agreements and related documentation, and all aspects of music copyright administration, and will include other duties pertaining to the daily operations of Disney Music Group (“DMG”).

Responsibilities:

  • Complete day-to-day publishing administration responsibilities under the direction of Senior Manager, Copyright Administration, including the following: 

  • Perform general song catalog administration and maintenance tasks (e.g., song entry in DMG Publishing royalty system, song matching, suspense, and error income maintenance)

  • Register Disney catalog titles with the US & Canadian Performing Rights Organizations (PROs)

  • Interface with various departments to obtain necessary rights agreements and documentation, analyzing them for accurate administration

  • Review and analyze music cue sheets to ensure proper financial allocations

  • Proactively research and resolve conflicts/counterclaims to maximize DMG Publishing income

  • Manage and respond to copyright inquiries from department staff, senior management, and other Disney business units

  • Collaborate effectively with Creative Executives, Business Affairs, Accounting, Finance, and A&R teams to fulfill responsibilities

  • Prepare insightful analyses, special projects, and reports as required

Minimum Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years of experience in music publishing

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

  • Robust understanding of music publishing administration procedures

  • In-depth knowledge of performing/mechanical rights & intellectual property rights

  • Working knowledge of royalty accounting procedures

  • Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail

  • Excellent written & oral communication

  • Strong analytical abilities

  • Dedicated work ethic with strong ability to multitask

  • Self-starter, team player, initiative-taker, multi-tasker

  • Proficiency with Office 365

  • Strong command of Vistex/Counterpoint/iMaestro/Maestro 400 (AS400)


The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $66,700 - $86,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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