Senior Associate, Business Affairs Contract Administration

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.

What You’ll Do:
 

Contract Administration: Evaluate and summarize all pertinent deal terms (i.e. term status, advances, retention rights, royalty rates, etc.) for a segment of Sony Music Publishing’s Canada, Latin and Film/TV agreements in the Contract Administration Department’s database

• Update deal summaries and tracking reports as agreements are signed, modified or terminated.
• Recognize unique requirements and variations in agreements for special handling.
• Maintain the list of new deals and process all incoming agreements on a timely basis.
• Maintain Deal Expiration Reports and circulate for Creative, Business Affairs, and upper Management review on a quarterly basis.
• Update various other Contract Administration Department reports with relevant deal information.

Miscellaneous:

• Track writer’s song deliveries and assist in delivery and release information research.
• Circulate time-sensitive Option Memos for required upper management approvals.
• Send all outgoing mail for Contract Administration Department.

• Provide coverage for the Assistant Manager, Business Affairs & Contract Administration in processing time-sensitive payment requests and in the maintenance of deal summaries and expiration tracking reports for US deals.
• Research digitally archived documents and agreements as requested.
• Collaborate on system and process improvement projects.
• Additional business critical projects and agreement information requests, as assigned.

Who You Are: (skills and experience required)

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience with music publishing legal, copyright and/or contract administration.
• A highly organized person that pays close attention to details.
• Adept at prioritizing time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Proficient computer skills and fluency in Microsoft Suite; ability to learn music publishing company-specific systems.
• A self-starter with the capacity to work independently, as well as within a team.
• Excellent communication skills (spoken, telephone, written)
• Some Travel May Be Required.
• 7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume may require extended working hours for evening and late-night events.
• May be asked to work during high volume seasons (i.e. end of calendar year, end of fiscal year, etc)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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