About the Company

BMI is a mission-driven organization at the forefront of music rights and creator advocacy. Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, BMI is a global leader in music rights management. Currently representing the public performance rights in over 25 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million artists. BMI negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are publicly performed.

About the Role

POSITION SUMMARY 

Research and reconcile information from a variety of sources using systems, tools and resources to accurately distribute royalty payments on time.          

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Essential Functions: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Apply policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to registration and maintenance of musical works submitted by BMI affiliated writers and publishers.
• Handle relevant day-to-day operations inquiries.
• Utilize experience and knowledge to meet established departmental goals.    
• Assist with analysis of software, system tools, and reports.                                                                             
• Work in other areas of the department, as needed or assigned.
• Actively participate in ongoing training. 
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Support our BMI Core Values and cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance functions of this job. 

• Sitting, talking, hearing, walking.
• Concentrated mental and visual attention with normal hand-eye coordination.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches; corrected or uncorrected.
• Generally negligible physical effort, but occasional moving of 1 to 10 lb. items.

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions: Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the functions of this job.

Normal office conditions.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:  High School graduate, or GED equivalent.  Bachelor’s degree preferred with concentration in music business.   

Experience:  Minimum one-year experience in music business, music publishing, or related field. Music business related internships preferred.  Experience in document retrieval software preferred.                                                                                                                                                                                          Skills and Abilities: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Foreign language preferred.
• Knowledge of at least one musical genre. More genres preferred for more complex departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Basic Word and Excel skills                                                  
• Fast learner
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Attention to detail                 
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Relationship management

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: 

Personal computer and associated software. Normal office equipment.

License(s)/Certifications Required: None.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.  Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

“Commonly associated” is not intended to mean always or only.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.