Coordinator, Copryright

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: To further Sony Music Publishing’s place, leadership, and expertise in the Music Publishing Industry
 

What You’ll Do: (job responsibilities)

Under the supervision of team management, and in conjunction with internal and external business partners, the Coordinator, Copyright will:

• Build relationships with business partners [such as The Orchard], SMP local offices, and other music industry professionals to service a rapidly growing roster of writers and songs

• Working closely with and taking direction from the leadership team, affiliated “local” offices, and external business partners

• Day-to-day entry and maintenance of business partners’ client and song data

• Provide research support and basic evaluation and analysis to assist with songwriter split disputes and administrative counterclaims

• Coordinate with responsible parties to obtain confirmed share(s) for split deliveries and amendments such as:

  • internal SMP teams: A&R, Creative Admin, Licensing, Income Tracking, Royalties, and Global SMP Affiliates

  • external business partners: The Orchard, performing rights organizations (PROs), collective management organizations (CMOs), record labels, and other income sources

• Assist in royalty payments (Cash Out) and royalty reporting.

• Utilizing the Microsoft 365 platform with Power Automate, MS Lists, Excel and Copilot.

• Assist in developing and testing system and workflow enhancements

• Coordinate and support special projects and growth initiatives to meet evolving business requirements

• Review PRO databases, reports and song charts to ensure accurate and timely registrations
   

Who You Are: (skills and experience required)

• Prior internships and/or other music publishing administration experience is helpful. A fundamental understanding of copyright administration is preferred

• Understanding of confidential and privileged information

• Experience with problem solving and independent decision-making in complex, and sometimes vague situations

• Ability to evaluate, plan, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, and output

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Motivated to learn, develop, retain, and train new skills

• Capacity to work in a highly collaborative team environment, as well as work independently

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations, directions, and deadlines

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume, customer service-oriented team

• Ability to prioritize assignments and communicate with the team leader on a regular basis

• Bilingual or multilingual is preferred

• Competency with music business databases, and Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams), or the equivalent

• A basic understanding of the Microsoft Power Platform such as Power Apps, Power BI, and Microsoft Dataverse is preferred

• A basic understanding of programming languages such as SQL and/or Python is preferred

• Organized and detail-oriented, with strong research and analy