Royalty Administrator, Temporary

Framework; Arlington (TX); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Framework is seeking a Temporary Royalty Administrator to support contract data, run quarterly reporting, and ensure timely royalty distributions. The role requires coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and resolving inquiries while working remotely on US East Coast hours.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in IP, media, or publishing, familiarity with rights management software (RightsLine is a must), and strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of experience in intellectual property, media, or publishing.
• Proficiency with rights management software and Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain royalty contract and payment terms in rights and royalty systems.
• Oversee quarterly reporting, payment calculations, and statement distributions.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve processing or reporting errors efficiently.
• Use Jira to track, manage, and complete tasks on time.
• Facilitate vendor setup across accounting and royalty platforms.
• Serve as a primary liaison for internal and external royalty/payment inquiries.

Skills

Contract management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

RightsLine

Alliant

Vistex

Jira

Job description

Job Title: Temporary Royalty Administrator
Location: Remote (Must align with US East Coast hours)
Job Type: Temporary / Contract

About the Role

Are you detail-oriented with a strong background in media or publishing? A premier media organization is seeking a Temporary Royalty Administrator to maintain contract data, drive quarterly reporting processes, and ensure accurate, timely royalty distributions. This is a fully remote position operating on East Coast hours, where you will partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve inquiries and streamline workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Management: Enter and maintain royalty contract and payment terms in rights and royalty systems.
• Reporting & Payments: Oversee quarterly reporting, payment calculations, and statement distributions to meet tight contractual deadlines.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve processing or reporting errors efficiently.
• Workflow & Tracking: Use cross-functional ticketing systems (like Jira) to track, manage, and complete tasks on time.
• Vendor Setup: Facilitate vendor setup across accounting and royalty platforms.
• Stakeholder Support: Serve as a primary liaison for internal and external royalty/payment inquiries.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: 2–4 years of relevant experience in intellectual property, media, or publishing.
• Software Expertise: 2–4 years of hands‑on experience with royalty, contract, or rights management software (experience with RightsLine is a must; Alliant or Vistex are a plus).
• Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency (must be comfortable with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience.
• Core Competencies: Strong contract-reading skills, excellent organization, and sharp analytical focus.