Coordinator, Global Copyright

Sony Music Publishing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401K + employer matching

Identity protection

Mental health resources

Paid leave for childbirth/bonding

Pet resources

Job summary

Sony Music Publishing in Nashville is seeking a detail-focused data administrator to support the international client and song data lifecycle. You will handle day-to-day data entry, maintenance of client accounts and works, and ensure registrations align with local territories and timelines.

You will gain exposure to proprietary data tools, collaborate with the Data Team and registration processes, and use JIRA to track deliveries, reports, and amendments in a fast-paced music-publishing

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience with relational databases and data management.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to learn and apply notes and training materials.
• Proactive communication and timely responses to messages and queries.
• Familiarity with Excel, Outlook/Email, Teams and Word.
• Interest in Music Publishing Administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day entry and maintenance of international Sony & EMI affiliate client and song data.
• Create and maintain client accounts, works, ensuring registrations are ready and compliant.
• Learn and use copyright department tools for data ingestion and updates.
• Work with registration processes and timelines.
• Collaborate with Atlassian JIRA for project tracking and deliveries.
• Support large-scale projects, data amendments, and catalog deliveries.
• Organize, track, and file reports and queries via email, JIRA, and drives.

Skills

Relational databases

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Tools

JIRA

Excel

Outlook/Email

Teams

Word

Job description

At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en.

Why join Sony Music Group?

Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.

This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

Job Purpose

To further Sony Music Publishing’s place, leadership, and expertise in the Music Publishing Industry.

What You’ll Do: (job responsibilities)

• Day-to-day entry and maintenance of International Sony & EMI affiliate client and song data, per the Data Team’s designated territories/local offices.
• System creation and maintenance of client accounts/sub accounts and works; ensuring they are registration-ready, while observing local territory rules and protocols.
• Basic training/exposure and eventual usage of the copyright department’s proprietary data ingestion / manipulation / update tools.
• Working in conjunction with registration processes, protocols, and timelines.
• Working in conjunction with Atlassian JIRA products and platforms.
• Assisting with ad-hoc/“special” GCA-wide projects including voluminous deliveries, new catalogues, and large-scale amendment projects.
• Receiving and processing delegated or automatically assigned deliveries via JIRA, through to completion.
• Systematic organization, tracking, trueing-up and filing of reports, deliveries, queries etc. via email, JIRA, internal drives, and databases etc.
• In-depth report tracking, trueing-up and feedback.

Who You Are: (Skills and Experience required)

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• 7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume frequently require extended working hours for evening and late-night events.
• Experience of relational databases (propriety or otherwise).
• Strong focus and analytical abilities.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to take and apply notes and training documents while learning and working.
• Taking initiative whilst remaining comfortable with asking questions, putting forth potential answers.
• Positive attitude and communication skills. Timely responses to emails, messages, and JIRA queries.
• Ability to compose and pose well-constructed questions and queries to others, having already engaged in any necessary research.
• Confidence in adhering to delivery/departmental workflow, pursuing answers and results when needed.
• Ability to be a flexible, adaptable, multi-tasker.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and communicate with the team leader on a regular basis.
• Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy while handling multiple varied tasks.
• Familiarity with common office software (Excel, Outlook/Email, Teams, Word). Experience with Excel a plus.
• Experience of, and keen interest in Music Publishing Administration in general, a plus.

What We Give You

• You join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• We invest in your professional growth & development
• Time off for a winter recess

Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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