PT Music Researcher

Broadcast Music, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Broadcast Music, Inc. is looking for a Part-Time Music Researcher in Worcester, MA. The role involves conducting in-person music research at local venues, reporting findings, and recording performances. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and available for evening and weekend work. Strong interpersonal skills, communication abilities, and time management are essential. Join a leading organization in music rights management with over 80 years of industry service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Availability to conduct on-site research during evenings and weekends.
• Experience in music research is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person research at assigned businesses.
• Complete detailed reports of music being used.
• Record music performances and photograph assigned locations.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Great written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in basic computer skills

Strong time management and organizational skills

Detail oriented

Job description

A s a Part-Time Music Researcher, you’ll play a key role conducting music and market research and reporting back to our team. You’ll occasionally be assigned to visit local bars, venues, and restaurants around the city and state during peak times, including evenings and weekends.

Location: Worcester, MA – Field

Department : Legal, Business Affairs

Reports to: Manager, Business Affairs

What You’ll Do

Conduct in‑person research at assigned businesses

Complete detailed reports of the music that’s being used

Recording of music performance(s)

Photographing both interior and exterior s of assigned locations

What You’ll Need

Must be at least 21 years of age

Availability to conduct on‑site research at assigned businesses during late evenings and weekends

Strong interpersonal skills

Great written and verbal communication skil l s

Proficient in basic computer skills

Strong time management and organizational skills

Detail orientated

This position is a field role that requires frequent travel to establishments around the posted city and state.

Why Join Us?

BMI is the nation’s largest performing rights organization, representing more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and a repertoire of over 25 million musical works.

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 25 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.