Temp Copyright Coordinator

Round-Hill-Music; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Round Hill Music in Nashville is seeking a Nashville-based temporary hybrid team member to ensure accurate registration, claims, and licensing of our catalog. The role focuses on registering works with the U.S.

Copyright Office and supporting the publishing team with data entry and research tasks. Ideal candidates have a year of music publishing experience, strong research skills, proficiency with registration systems and Microsoft Office, and the ability to handle deadlines with minimal

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a music publishing company and/or record label.
• Excellent research skills with proficiency in electronic filing and registration systems.
• Ability to manage confidential and deadline-driven workflows.
• Competency with Microsoft Office 365 and strong communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Register copyrights with the United States Copyright Office
• Enter compositions and metadata into iMaestro
• Research copyright inquiries and resolve counterclaims
• Register works via CWR to ensure CMOs receive proper rights information
• Perform data checks at CMOs and track registrations and claims
• Correspond with CMOs and publishers to resolve counterclaims or registration issues
• Assist with research, review and interpretation of publishing agreements and documentation for MLC
• Respond to label copy requests by verifying mechanical claims
• Submit company claims to the MDX portal, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Draft and execute mechanical licenses for releases by Round Hill writers
• Manage recording information in internal database based on licenses
• ISRC matching, maintenance and data cleanup at the MLC and Spotify
• Handle ad-hoc projects as needed

Skills

Music publishing exp

Research skills

MS Office 365

Confidential workflow

Written & verbal skills

Education

Music business degree

Job description

Description

Round Hill Music is a global, creative music publishing company with offices in Nashville, New York, and London. Beyond core publishing, we operate a robust music production library and offer premier sync and copyright administration services. We are dedicated to providing world-class client service, championing great songs, and maximizing the value of every track we represent.

We are looking for a Nashville-based candidate who is interested in the music business and copyright administration. This temporary hybrid role focuses on ensuring Round Hill Music's works are accurately registered, claimed, and licensed. The primary responsibility is registering our catalog with the U.S. Copyright Office, alongside providing short-term team support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Register copyrights with the United States Copyright Office
• Enter compositions and metadata into iMaestro
• Research copyright inquiries and resolve counterclaims
• Register works via CWR to ensure that CMOs receive Round Hill's proper rights information
• Perform data checks at CMOs and track the status of ongoing registrations and claims
• Correspond with CMOs and publishers to resolve counterclaims or registration issues.
• Assist with research, review and interpretation of publishing agreements, providing documentation to The MLC to document Round Hill's claims as part of MLC Dispute Policy
• Respond to label copy requests by verifying Round Hill's mechanical claims
• Submit company claims to the MDX portal, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant guidelines.
• Draft and execute mechanical licenses for releases written by Round Hill's writers'
• Manage the addition of recording information to Round Hill's internal database based on mechanical licenses
• ISRC matching, maintenance and data clean-up at the MLC and Spotify
• Handle ad-hoc projects as business needs dictate or as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• One year experience at a music publishing company and/or record label (internship experience included)
• Excellent research skills, along with proficiency using electronic filing and registration systems, databases, and other digital tools
• Ability to manage confidential and deadline driven workflows
• Competency with Microsoft Office 365
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Positive attitude, and eagerness to learn and a demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment while juggling multiple tasks and priorities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Bachelor’s degree in music business or related field (Preferred)