Overview

Director, Rights Management – Nashville, 37203, United States of America

How we LEAD:

a) lead the Copyright and Rights Management efforts to deliver best-in-class copyright administration services that maximize the earning potential for all CCMG controlled copyrights

b) provide oversight of song database ensuring proper establishment of CCMG rights, accurate data exchange and timely royalty processing

c) oversight of the registration of our copyright data with proper entities that to maximize admin effectiveness

d) provide proactive communications to maintain strong writer and client relationships

e) insure Publishing division is synergized with other CCMG and UMG divisions to accomplish objectives 

How you’ll CREATE:

Provide Director level oversight of workload and team capacity to accomplish the following essential job functions:

  • Lead the staff:
    • Effectively support the strategic plan and mission of CCMG by providing management oversight and development of the Copyright / Rights Management teams
    • Communicate a proactive and cutting-edge message of diligence on a regular basis to our administered clients, writers and in presentations to potential writers and clients.
    • Provide inspirational leadership and coaching to ensure each employee is properly developing
  • Maintain song database:
    • The creation of accounts and song records to ensure accurate claims and royalty processing
    • Research and respond to general copyright questions from subpublishers and agents
    • Coordinate with Analytics team to maintain a database of ISRCs matched to compositions to increase the effectiveness of claiming
    • Collaboration with the UMPG admin staff to keep our databases aligned (PRS to Vieira)
    • Management of audio and lyric database
  • Communicate song data:
    • The exchange of song data to agents, subpublishers and appropriate licensees to provide maximum song protection, data accuracy and processing effectiveness
    • Maintain good working relationships with key individuals and societies affecting copyright administration and provide as needed support and responses to inquiries
    • Manage the required agreement documentation with the PROs to ensure our writers and clients are properly affiliated and set-up to collect their royalties and are eligible for PRO related awards
    • Direct the coordination of song claims and the management of rights in key external platforms, such as the YouTube and Meta Content Management Systems
  • Presentations and Proposals:
    • Communicate a proactive and cutting-edge message of diligence on a regular basis to our key admin clients, key writers and in presentations to prospective writers.
  • Other Duties as assigned

Bring your VIBE:

Skills/Abilities:

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  • Strong ability to multi-task
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with diplomacy
  • Strong ability to speak publicly and build trust in corporate presentations

Experience:

  • 7 years of relevant experience
  • Familiarity with Christian music industry
  • Substantial knowledge of music publishing and/or intellectual properties
  • Substantial knowledge of copyright administration and royalties

Education:

  • Four-year college degree
  • Recommended music business course work or internship experience
  • Classes in copyright and intellectual property are a plus

Physical Demands:

  • Regularly required to sit
  • Requires motor skills to operate a keyboard and basic office equipment
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk and make corporate presentations
  • Ability to communicate over the phone and in person
  • Occasionally required to lift up to 25lbs
  • Requires occasional travel

Success Factors:

  • Technical/Professional Expertise
  • Results Driven
  • Problem Solving
  • Servant Leadership/Customer Orientation
  • Business Knowledge

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