Rights Coordinator

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

Primary Wave Music is the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world. As a Rights Coordinator, you will support the Rights Department by managing music rights, tracking royalties, and ensuring compliance with copyright laws and industry standards.

Responsibilities

Copyright & Database Management: Maintain and update databases of musical works, rights holders, licenses, and key dates; research ownership, splits, and royalty sources across PROs/CMOs, SoundExchange, publisher portals, and other industry platforms
Rights Administration & Documentation: Support accurate recordkeeping of ownership, licensing, agreements, and royalty income; assist with Letters of Direction and rights/revenue transfers
Contract Support: Collaborate with Rights and Business Affairs teams to track key contract dates, acquisitions, and compliance requirements
Licensing & Royalty Support: assist with licensing and support the team in administering royalties for a rapidly growing catalog of legendary music

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience in music copyright administration, licensing, royalty management, or music publishing preferred
Strong knowledge of copyright law, licensing practices, and domestic and international PROs, CMOs, the MLC, and neighboring rights organizations, including familiarity with international copyright laws and practices
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, solid written and verbal communication, and proficiency in music copyright databases, publishing administration portals, and industry software
Ability to travel as needed and collaborate across teams, with a preferred understanding of music publishing and distribution agreements, performance rights, neighboring rights, and related music rights

Benefits

Healthcare plan
401(k)
Short- and long-term disability
Holidays
Life insurance
Hybrid work schedule
Personal and vacation time off

Company Overview

Primary Wave is a provider of a full-service entertainment company with expertise in talent, literary, and music management. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.primarywave.com.

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