Royalty Operations Analyst, Royalty Analytics - Data and Reporting

SoundCloud is a next-generation music entertainment company powered by an ecosystem of artists, fans, and thriving communities. As one of the world’s most influential cultural platforms, SoundCloud holds a singular market position as both a music-streaming service with the largest catalogue of music, and an artist services and distribution business to help artists grow long-term, successful careers.

 

We are looking for a Royalty Operations Analyst to join our Royalty Data - Analytics & Reporting team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of Royalty Operations at SoundCloud and how artists get compensated for their work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the collection and processing of royalty statements from 60+ streaming platforms and other digital partners on a monthly basis.

• Assist with preparation of reconciliation summary, detail, and supporting documentation for approval purposes.

• Identify areas of underreporting and/or opportunities for tracking and develop a systematic approach to monitor and collect in these areas.

• Provide internal support and knowledge for earnings and payment-related issues.

• Provide ad hoc reporting, analysis, and recommendations for various stakeholders based off of royalty data.

Experience and Background:

• At least 3 years of experience at a distributor, record label, publisher,  multi-channel network, or DSP is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred.

• Proficiency in Excel.

• Ability to adapt to new tools and processes in order to gather and analyze royalty data.

• Proven ability to provide clear, accurate reporting and present findings to a wider group.

• Detail-oriented, inquisitive, problem solver with a commitment to delivering an excellent payment and reporting experience to our artists and our team.

• Familiarity with technical subjects such as SQL querying, Jupyter notebooks, and command line tools are nice to have, but not required.

Title:

Royalty Operations Analyst, Royalty Analytics - Data and Reporting

Location:

US Los Angeles

About Us:

• We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London)

• We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home

• We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard

• We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources

• Robust 401k program

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

• Generous professional development allowance

• Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit!

• Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually

• 16 paid weeks for all parents (birthing and non-birthing), regardless of gender, to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children

• Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloud

SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.

At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.

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