POSITION SUMMARY

Assists the Film, TV, & Visual Media department by performing primarily administrative duties.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Handles daily incoming general calls, mail, faxes and e-mails regarding statements, cue sheets, membership, applications, publisher information and anything that pertains to film/TV royalties.
• Communicates regularly with BMI staff, BMI affiliates and foreign societies via telephone and in writing
• Researches copyright and royalty matters
• Prepares reports, questionnaires and correspondence
• Provides required business documents
• General office duties (i.e., phones, faxing, filing, etc.)
• Assist with special projects, as required

• Screens incoming calls and responds appropriately following established procedures and guidelines.
• Contributes to organizing and maintaining files and contact database.
• Generates expense reports, check requests, value letters and department related correspondence.
• Assists with special projects and event coordination.
• Researches information on composers, songwriters, publishers, films, television and soundtracks as needed.
• Greets scheduled visitors.
• Assists with workshops, including; videotaping, securing supplies, and on-site participation.
• Regular attendance; schedule flexibility to support special events as needed outside of normal business hours.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supports our BMI Core Values and cultivates a culture of diversity and inclusion.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience:  Minimum two years’ administrative experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Strong administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office   
• Must have great customer service skills; problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with and maintaining database systems and reports, as well as word processing and spreadsheets, preferred
• Able to establish a professional, constructive, personable and informative relationship with affiliates, internal corporate relations, departmental employees and management.
• Able to work independently and with good judgment
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines, including special projects and events
• Strong typing and proofreading skills
• Working knowledge of the music industry, preferred

SALARY RANGE

The specific base salary offered to a successful applicant will be based on individual qualifications, skills, experience, and education.  The pay range is subject to change at any time based on various internal and external factors.The position may also be eligible for one or more performance-based bonuses. In addition to cash compensation, BMI offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees, as described below.

What We Give to You:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation and paid sick/personal time
• 12 paid calendar holidays
• Paid volunteer time off
• Summer hours that offer more time for fun in the sun
• Company paid life insurance
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance for qualified team members
• Commuter benefits (New York)
• Amazing and engaging culture
• Employee Resource Groups

BROADCAST MUSIC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: 

All applicants will receive equal opportunity for employment without regard of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran’s or marital status, disability, or any other cultural factor.

Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, BMI® is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in over 22.4 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI’s repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year.