Analyst, Income Tracking
Sonyglobal · Nashville, TN
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About the role
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: The Income Tracking Analyst is responsible for independently performing various analysis and collection efforts related to public performance royalties due to Sony Music Publishing and its related production music catalogs. This role focuses on A/V and non-A/V performance analysis both foreign and domestic.
What You’ll Do:
Collaborate with staff across multiple departments to meet individual & departmental expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment
Independently ensure timely royalty reportings are received and processed for Extreme Music and Bleeding Fingers Music
Independently ensure accurate and timely royalty reporting of public performance earnings for synchronization licenses issued across the SMP catalog utilizing internal and external license and viewership data.
Perform cyclical receipts analysis for distributions made to SMP by the US Performing Rights Societies for the Extreme Music and Bleeding Fingers Music catalogs
Perform cyclical percentage received analysis for distributions made to SMP by the US & Canadian Performing Rights Societies & subsequent collection efforts where necessary
Perform cyclical receipts analysis for distributions made to SMP by the Canadian Performing Rights Societies
Assist Associate Director with review of charting works airing on terrestrial radio and available via audio streaming platforms & subsequent collection efforts where necessary.
Assist Associate Director with review of projects assigned to departmental interns.
Actively maintain data entry to support royalty collection efforts
Assist with contract and financial receipts review
Assist Associate Director with ad hoc requests/projects, inquiries from SMP affiliate offices as well assistance with projects assigned to departmental interns
Who You Are:
Exceptional interpersonal relationship building
Demonstrated ability to lead and foster teamwork and unity within a department
Understanding of copyright economics and industry standard accounting principles and practices
A highly organized person that pays close attention to the details
You are a clear and effective communicator
You have a strategic mindset and lean on data to inform and track business goals
Advanced proficiency of various computer applications such as MS Excel, experience with Power Query is a plus
Experience with music cue sheets and US PROs is a plus
3 or more years of music publishing and/or other related experience required
Must be authorized to work in the United States
7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume may require extended working hours
What We Give You:
You join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you have the opportunity to 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
Time off for a winter recess
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.
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.
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