Neighbouring Rights Manager

Bertelsmann; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

BMG is seeking a proactive Neighbouring Rights Manager in London to manage international rights collections and maintain relationships with various societies. The role involves onboarding new clients and improving operational processes. Candidates should have relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus additional time off

Flexible working opportunities

6 months full pay for new parents

Subsidised gym membership

Private Health Insurance

Annual gig allowance

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Subscription to Headspace

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role at a label, publisher, collection society or similar company.
• Ability & desire to work in an international team.
• Proficient with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of international neighbouring rights collections.
• Manage relationships with 40+ collection societies.
• Liaise with internal departments regarding neighbouring rights.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.

All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

*BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’.

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Neighbouring Rights Manager
London

BMG’s neighbouring rights business is seeking a pro-active manager to oversee the daily management of international neighbouring rights collections for BMG’s unique roster of artist clients. As Neighbouring Rights Manager, you will be the key point of contact for several international collection societies, responsible for developing and maintaining successful relationships with them, growing the neighbouring rights business, and ensuring service levels are met. You will also liaise with BMG’s supply chain / recorded metadata team in relation to neighbouring rights recordings data.

What You'll Be Doing.

• Collaborate with the SVP Neighbouring Rights and Senior Manager, Neighbouring Rights for smooth onboarding of new clients, including legal and business affairs coordination.
• Manage relationships with 40+ collection societies, submitting and monitoring repertoire claims, tracking payments, and addressing payment or registration queries.
• Stay updated on distribution rules and processes in partner societies, sharing changes with relevant teams.
• Liaise internally with Royalties, Finance, Supply Chain, and LBA departments regarding neighbouring rights for artist clients.
• Communicate with clients and their representatives regarding payments and collections-related queries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on improving platforms and processes for neighbouring rights.

Who You Are.

• Previous experience in a similar role at a label, publisher, collection society or similar company.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organisational, administrative and analytical skills.
• Good scheduling/time management and planning skills.
• Ability & desire to work in an international team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

It's also a plus if you have...

• Familiarity with collection societies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency in a second language in addition to English.

Now, what's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!
• Flexible working opportunities.
• 6 months full pay for all new parents regardless of gender and sexual orientation.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Annual gig allowance.
• Artist showcases.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Subscription to Headspace.
• Give As You Earn Scheme .
• A fun and sociable office environment.

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!

BMG - est. 2008 - is the world's fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG's pitch is unique - a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG's 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.

BMG's fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com

BMG - est. 2008 - is the world's fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG's pitch is unique - a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG's 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.

BMG's fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com

About the company

Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds.

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