Royalty Coordinator

Company: Naxos of America
Location: Franklin
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Naxos is the #1 independent classical music distributors in the U.S. and Canada. Specializing in state-of-the-art distribution, marketing and promotion, Naxos of America distributes nearly 120,000 SKUs to traditional brick and mortar retail, as well as offering a comprehensive suite of services tailored to consumer direct fulfillment. Naxos of America is also the largest digital distributor of independent classical music, supplying a catalog of over 50,000 albums to hundreds of digital download and mobile outlets worldwide. -Naxos of America offers marketing, e-marketing, publicity, e-publicity, physical and digital e-commerce services, licensing opportunities, streaming services, sales and customer service for all new releases and active catalog titles of Naxos Records and more than 200 distributed labels.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Royalty Coordinator's primary function will be to handle the mechanical licensing affairs of the company and growth of public performance income (PPI) sector in South America. Please note that this position is in our Franklin, TN office, but training will be done remotely in accordance with the company's new COVID-19 procedures.

Role and Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining automated catalog uploads to Harry Fox Agency
Securing mechanical licenses through Harry Fox Agency, CMRRA, SODRAC, or directly with publishers and composers
Aid in the growth of company PPI representation in South American territories
Format data with Excel and various other query tools to link company data to international systems for royalty collection
Create and distribute quarterly royalty statements for represented labels, publishers, and internal accounting teams
Compute copyright costs for owned and represented labels' releases when requested
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications/Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external persons
Excellent computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel
An ability to negotiate agreement terms for the benefit of the label or represented party
Knowledge of SQL preferred
Knowledge of the music industry, specifically mechanical and public performance rights
Adaptive problem solving
A willingness to discuss and find more efficient ways of handling problems
Must be able to work under pressure and prioritize the most important projects

Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in music or the arts
Basic understanding of copyright law and how it pertains to classical music (public domain law, inherent rights, etc.)

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Naxos of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

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