Royalty Analyst

Universal Music Group; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Music Group in Woodland Hills seeks a Royalty Analyst to assist in preparing and analyzing artist accounts, ensuring accurate royalty reporting. The right candidate will analyze artist contracts, set up releases, and assist with inquiries.

Candidates need strong quantitative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and a degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance. The role offers exposure across royalty reporting functions.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative, analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Experience with recording contracts and royalty accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and brief artist contracts for royalty obligations.
• Set up releases in accordance with contracts.
• Mainframe data entry.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

Four year college degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Access

Job description

## Royalty AnalystApplylocations: Woodland Hills, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: UMG-26438We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.**How we LEAD:**UMG is currently seeking to fill the role of Royalty Analyst. In this role, you will be assisting our artist royalty team in preparing and analyzing artist accounts to ensure that we are accurately reporting royalties to artists and third parties in accordance with the applicable agreements and licenses.This position affords the right candidate exposure to all aspects of royalty reporting and many key players in the business space. The right candidate will have a passion for music and be hungry to learn and grow in the business of music.**What you’ll CREATE:*** Analyse and brief artist contracts for royalty obligations* Set up releases in accordance with contracts* Mainframe data entry* Create and maintain detailed artist accounts* Review and send artist statements and checks quarterly* Assist with daily inquiries in a timely manner* Assist with Month-end tasks* Other duties as assigned**Bring your VIBE:*** Strong quantitative, analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.* Self-motivated.* Must be able to prioritize work and meet deadlines.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.* Knowledge of Access a plus.* Experience with recording contracts and royalty accounting a plus.* Four year college degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience.**Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.** **Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer**We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.For more information, please click on the following links.E-Verify Participation Poster: **English / Spanish**E-Verify Right to Work Poster: **English** | **Spanish**## **Job Category:**Royalties & Copyright**Salary Range:**$45,000 - $62,000The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.