VP, Creative Membership

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

ASCAP is seeking a VP, Creative Membership to champion and advocate for our West Coast creator community. You will recruit, retain, and nurture top talent while building strong relationships with labels, publishers, and managers in LA and beyond.

You will report to the EVP, Head of Creative Membership in NY, lead a team in the West Coast, and travel for events as needed. This role is in-office in Los Angeles with a dynamic, creator-first mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Music Business, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in the music industry.
• Deep network of high-level relationships spanning licensing, publishing, and labels in the West Coast market.
• Proven experience mentoring and developing diverse teams.
• Ability to operate autonomously and communicate clearly with executive leadership.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and executive PowerPoint presentations.
• Advanced analytical capabilities to translate market trends into insights.
• Discernment for songwriter talent and nurturing creators toward success.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; able to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow relationships with songwriters, composers, and producers in the West Coast market.
• Serve as primary ASCAP contact for high-profile creator members and representatives.
• Elevate sensitive issues to leadership for swift resolution.
• Be a brand ambassador at industry events to drive awareness of ASCAP's value.
• Foster relationships across the music ecosystem with publishers, labels, and lawyers.
• Plan and host high-impact member events and recognition initiatives.
• Develop understanding of ASCAP’s Survey and Distribution System for inquiries.
• Translate market analysis into compelling PowerPoint collateral for leadership.
• Deliver strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders and executives.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the Membership team in the West Coast office.
• Collaborate with Creative Membership to align regional goals.
• Work cross-functionally to expand ASCAP services and advocacy.

Skills

Leadership

Networking

PowerPoint

Strategy

Communication

Analytics

Mentoring

Industry knowledge

Travel

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or related field

MBA or JD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About ASCAP

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than one million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world’s most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at on X and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook.

Job Overview

The VP, Creative Membership is responsible for championing, supporting and advocating on behalf of ASCAP’s diverse community of creators in the West Coast market. They will serve as a key point of contact for high profile members, developing member outreach initiatives, recruiting and retaining West Coast creative talent, and building and maintaining a deep network of relationships across labels, publishers, lawyers, managers and other industry stakeholders in order to increase value of the ASCAP repertory. The West Coast Membership department is directly responsible for outreach to some of ASCAP’s most prominent and successful West Coast -based members.

This position is based in our Los Angeles office and will report to the EVP, Head of Creative Membership located in the New York office. This position is subject to ASCAP’s in-office policy.

Areas Of Responsibility & Accountability

• Establish, cultivate, and maintain deep, trusted relationships with our diverse community of songwriters, composers and producers in the West Coast market to protect, strengthen, and grow the value of the ASCAP repertory.
• Serve as the primary ASCAP point of contact for assigned high-profile creator members and their key representatives, providing high-touch service and resolving complex membership, catalog and distribution inquiries with diplomacy.
• Proactively elevate highly sensitive or complex issues to the relevant internal subject matter experts and ASCAP executive leadership to ensure swift, white-glove resolution.
• Act as a brand ambassador and strategic voice for ASCAP at industry panels, conferences, award shows, and high-profile events to drive market awareness of ASCAP’s creator-first mission and value proposition.
• Foster relationships between ASCAP members and the broader music ecosystem by maintaining relationships with publishers, artists, record labels, licensees, lawyers, managers, agents and trade organizations.
• Partner with the Marketing & Communications team to plan, curate, and host high-impact member events and recognition initiatives.
• Develop a deep, authoritative understanding of ASCAP’s Survey and Distribution System and ASCAP membership policies and procedures, to confidently guide members through membership- and distribution-related inquiries.
• Translate market analysis and industry trends into visually engaging and compelling presentations (including advanced PowerPoint collateral), with the versatility to confidently pitch, present, and align both small, high-profile talent teams and large organizational audiences around the ASCAP value proposition.
• Analyze critical market share data and deliver strategic recommendations to key internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and career development for direct reports; and oversee, inspire, and manage the day-to-day operations of the Membership team in the West Coast office.
• Collaborate seamlessly across the ASCAP Creative Membership team to share best practices, align regional goals, and unify strategies.
• Work cross-functionally with internal departments to continually expand and refine ASCAP services, including career development, member benefits, education, and advocacy programs.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field. MBA or JD preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive, leadership-level experience in the music industry.
• A deep, well-established network of high-level relationships spanning licensing, songwriting, music publishing, and record labels specifically within the West Coast market and broader music industry.
• Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing diverse teams of direct reports at varying career stages.
• Demonstrated ability to operate highly autonomously, navigate ambiguous environments, and communicate with exceptional clarity and diplomacy with ASCAP executive leadership.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a proven track record of designing highly influential, executive-level PowerPoint presentations that distill complex strategies into compelling visual narratives for senior leadership.
• Advanced analytical capabilities, with an ability to evaluate complex market trends, track competitor landscapes, and translate raw data into actionable strategic insights.
• A discerning instinct for songwriter and composer talent (an “ear” for music) and a proven track record of identifying, onboarding, and nurturing high-potential creators toward long-term career success.
• Excellent organizational, and time-management skills, with a track record of delivering flawless executive-level work under tight deadlines and during high-volume periods.
• Ability and willingness to attend Nashville and other music industry events, including on the weekends and in the evenings, with ability to travel for meetings and events as needed.
• Comprehensive understanding of music publishing, copyright law, and performance rights dynamics on a global scale.
• A passionate, authentic advocate for ASCAP’s core values, including transparency, fairness, a future-forward outlook, and putting creators first.
• Ability to comply with ASCAP’s current in-office policy (subject to change).

Compensation/Benefits

Besides providing a unique and dynamic work environment, there are a few other reasons you should consider ASCAP in your career planning. We also offer generous benefit options that are comprehensive and provide the flexibility that most employees want and need. These health care and financial plan options include the following:

• A choice of either network-only provider medical and dental plans or more flexible medical and dental plans where you can see providers in or out-of-network
• Vision plan that offers both in and out-of-network provider options
• 401(k) Plan that offers pre-tax, Roth, and an after-tax employee contribution option, including a company match for pre-tax and Roth contributions
• An additional employer paid discretionary profit share contribution, regardless of your participation in the 401(k) Plan
• Generous time-off policy
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short-term disability insurance/salary continuation and long-term disability insurance
• Company provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee gym discounts at select gyms
• Commuter benefits
• Voluntary pet health insurance
• Voluntary auto and homeowner’s insurance
• Voluntary employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance options
• Voluntary ID protection Coverage

The above summary of the current benefits is subject to the terms and conditions of the benefit plan documents. This summary is not complete and is subject to the terms of the underlying plan documents. Please note that ASCAP reserves the right to amend or otherwise revise or terminate, at any time and in its sole discretion, its benefit plans, programs, and policies.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000 and will be determined on an individualized basis depending on several factors that are unique to each candidate including geographic location (due to differences in the cost of labor), skills, education and prior relevant experience.

Please be aware that ASCAP is not a nut-free or other allergen-free workplace.

ASCAP is an equal opportunity employer. All ASCAP employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications and performance and not on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, genetic information, disability, handicap, color, creed, religion, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.