Rights Management Temp

The Mechanical Licensing Collective; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A music industry organization in Nashville seeks an Entry-level Administrative professional. You will conduct copyright research, review documentation, and manage data from partners in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must possess a strong background in music business and data handling. This is a temporary position with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of copyright and licensing fundamentals in the music business.
• Proven ability to work independently with high dependability.
• Experience handling large volumes of data with precision.
• Access to a computer and high-speed internet.

Responsibilities

• Research copyright information.
• Review agreements and documentation.
• Gather and enter data from partners.
• Prepare accurate notices of dispute.
• Track activity and perform data cleanup.
• Escalate conflicts for review and plan resolution.
• Collaborate to improve resolution strategies.
• Meet productivity standards.
• Adapt quickly to new procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Music business knowledge

Proficiency in Excel

CRM systems experience

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Join The Mechanical Licensing Collective to support our music industry mission in a hybrid work environment.

Role

If you are a data geek, music nerd and technophile then this opportunity is great for you!

You will use your knowledge of the music business—from creation to copyright to cash—along with strong attention to detail, technology use, and relational skills.

This is a temporary position of 6–9 months. You may be asked to work up to 37.5 hours a week with occasional extra hours; time is flexible.

Responsibilities

• Research copyright information.
• Review publishing agreements and documentation.
• Gather data and information from partners about conflicts or disputes and enter into an account database.
• Prepare notices of dispute that are correct and of high quality.
• Track activity with notices and routinely conduct clean‑up tasks to maintain accurate information.
• Escalate complicated conflicts for further review and align on next steps for resolution.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to develop and improve resolution effectiveness and research strategies.
• Meet productivity standards for throughput.
• Quickly align your work with new procedures.

Qualifications

• Music business knowledge with an emphasis on copyright and licensing fundamentals.
• Proven experience working independently with a high level of dependability.
• Experience handling a high volume of data with sharp attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using Excel and/or data platforms.
• Experience with CRM systems is preferred.
• Experience with computer‑focused work for long periods of time preferred.
• Must have access to a computer and high‑speed internet service.

Culture & Expectations

• Apply The MLC’s Guiding Principles to your work and behaviors.
• Be process‑oriented, data‑driven, and tech‑savvy; collaborative, curious, and open to new ideas.
• Engage in a diverse and dynamic team; continue personal development.
• Inspire others with enthusiasm and humility.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The MLC is an equal‑opportunity employer that commits to pursuing, hiring, and celebrating a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. The MLC does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, or religious belief, ethnicity or national origin, sex, gender, gender‑identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Construction, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting