Music Publishing Administrator

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP’s. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z, which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has 400 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

Create Music Group is currently looking for a Music Publishing Administrator to join our Publishing department. This role is responsible for working within the Music Publishing team on maintaining metadata, work/asset registrations, and settling split disputes with collection societies and publishers.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, maintaining and updating metadata in internal database
• Handle onboarding of new clients and publishing contracts
• Resolving claim and asset disputes with publishers and collection societies
• Completing registrations with collection societies
• Taking and resolving inquiries from clients regarding music publishing-related issues
• Researching catalogs, song histories, credits, and recording information
• Broad support for publishing team initiatives, including licensing
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Music or a related field
• 1 - 3+ years of experience in music publishing administration
• Experience at a music publishing company or record label is an asset
• Familiarity with resolving conflicts with collection societies and other publishers (ASCAP, BMI, Harry Fox, MLC, etc.)
• Strong client services and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to conduct basic research and draw relevant insights
• Experience with data management systems
• Skilled at organizing and managing large volumes of data efficiently
• Proficient in macOS, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• Experience with Label Engine or other music distribution services and products (Distrokid, Tunecore, CD Baby, etc) is preferred
  
  

Pay Scale

• $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
• The final compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and overall fit for the role.
  
  

Fair Chance Policy

In accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories. We evaluate candidates based on their qualifications and the nature of the offense in relation to the job for which they are applying.