The MLC Matching Support Temp

Mechanicallicensingcollective; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is seeking a Matching Support Temp in Nashville for a 4–5 month contract with potential extension. You will research, analyze, and connect music data, leveraging strong music knowledge and Excel/data skills.

This role supports our data platform in a hybrid work setting and requires attention to detail across large datasets. Candidates should be comfortable with fluctuating hours, including occasional weekends, and be able to collaborate across teams

Qualifications

• Music knowledge of one or more genres is required.
• Proven ability to work independently with high dependability.
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis is required.
• Experience handling large data sets with strong attention to detail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and connect music data accurately.
• Work in a hybrid Nashville environment, up to 37.5 hours per week with occasional overtime based on business needs.

Skills

Music knowledge

Independent work

Excel/data proficiency

Attention to detail

Data handling

Job description

Are you interested in joining a purpose-driven company in the music industry? Do you thrive in a collaborative, hybrid work environment? If you do, we would like to get to know you.

WORKING AT THE MLC

The MLC is committed to excellence, service and transparency. Our culture is collaborative, and our team works in a hybrid environment. On our team, you are respected, valued for your unique strengths and experiences, and empowered to identify and resolve your own challenges.

Who We Are

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is a nonprofit organization established under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 to help ensure songwriters, composers, and music publishers receive the mechanical royalties they’re owed from digital music services. Operating at the intersection of music, technology, and finance, The MLC manages a sophisticated data platform that connects music, ownership, and royalty data at scale. Through technology, data, and industry collaboration, we work to accurately match musical works to rightsholders, distribute royalties, and bring greater transparency to the digital music ecosystem.

THE ROLE

This is a temporary contract position with an anticipated duration of approximately 4–5 months, with the possibility of long‑term extension.

If you’re a data geek, music nerd, and technophile, this could be a great opportunity for you. As a Matching Support Temp, you’ll combine an in-depth knowledge of music with a strong affinity for data, technology, and systems. Whether your expertise runs from Acid Rock to Zydeco-or anywhere in between-your music knowledge will help you research, analyze, and connect music data accurately.

Both music knowledge and comfort working with data are essential to success in this role.

This position is expected to work up to 37.5 hours per week, with occasional additional hours or overtime based on business needs, which may include weekends. You’ll also have access to continuing education opportunities through free webinars and hands‑on training. This is a Hybrid position, we are based in Nashville.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Music knowledge of one or more genres required
• Proven experience working independently with a high level of dependability
• Proficiency in using Excel and/or data (Prior business class, analytics course, certification, hands‑on usage)
• Experience handling a high volume of data with sharp attention to detail is preferred
• Experience with computer focused work for long periods of time preferred