Director, Copyright Administration

Avex Music Group; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Avex Music Group seeks a seasoned Director of Copyright Administration to lead publishing and recorded-music administration globally. You will oversee registrations, metadata accuracy, royalty tracking, and catalog workflow across the company’s catalogs while partnering with publishing, label, finance and executive teams.

The role requires deep expertise in domestic and international copyright plus strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to implement scalable systems to

Qualifications

• 8+ years in music publishing or rights administration.
• Deep expertise in domestic and international copyright and royalty operations.
• Experience managing publishing registrations, metadata, and catalog administration.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to implement scalable systems and improve workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage publishing and recorded music administration across the global catalog.
• Oversee copyright registrations, catalog maintenance, and rights administration.
• Ensure metadata accuracy across internal and external systems.
• Establish best practices for catalog management and royalty administration.
• Oversee royalty tracking, statements, income reconciliation, and reporting.
• Manage publishing splits, resolve ownership discrepancies, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Partner with publishing, marketing, finance, and executive teams to grow catalog.
• Oversee administration of newly acquired catalogs and new releases.
• Evaluate systems and processes to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
• Stay current on copyright regulations and royalty practices.
• Some travel may be required.

Skills

Music administration

Copyright & royalties

Metadata management

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Data-driven

Communication

Tools

Publishing platforms

Royalty systems

PROs/CMOs/DSPs

Industry databases

Job description

The ideal candidate for the Director, Copyright Administration position is a seasoned music administration executive with substantial experience across music publishing, recorded music, copyright, royalty administration, and music metadata management. This role is responsible for overseeing all administration functions across the company's publishing and recorded music catalogs, ensuring the accuracy of copyright registrations, royalty tracking, metadata, and internal systems while supporting the commercial growth of the business. This position will work closely with the existing administration, label, publishing, finance, and executive teams. The role requires deep expertise in domestic and international music copyright, royalty administration, publishing operations, and catalog management.

Responsibilities

• Manage publishing and recorded music administration functions across the company's global catalog
• Oversee domestic and international copyright registrations, catalog maintenance, and rights administration
• Manage the accuracy and integrity of publishing and master recording metadata across internal and external systems
• Establish and maintain best practices for catalog management, royalty administration, and operational workflows
• Oversee royalty tracking, statement review, income reconciliation, and administrative reporting
• Manage publishing splits, resolve ownership discrepancies, and coordinate with clients, managers, attorneys, publishers, labels, distributors, and collection societies
• Partner cross-functionally with publishing, marketing, creative, finance, and executive teams to support catalog growth and operational efficiency
• Oversee the administration of newly acquired catalogs, new releases, and ongoing catalog updates
• Evaluate and implement systems and processes that improve administrative efficiency, reporting, and data accuracy
• Stay current on domestic and international copyright regulations, royalty practices, and industry standards
• Some travel may be required

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in music publishing administration, label administration, or music rights administration
• Deep expertise in domestic and international music copyright, publishing administration, and royalty operations
• Extensive experience managing music copyright registrations, metadata, and catalog administration
• Strong understanding of royalty accounting, income tracking, and statement review processes
• Experience with publishing administration platforms, royalty systems, PROs, CMOs, DSPs, and industry databases
• Strong commercial and operational judgment
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and data-driven
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities simultaneously
• High integrity and discretion
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
• Passion for music and the creative process