Manager, Client Relations - Nashville, 37203, United States of America
How we LEAD:
Capitol CMG is seeking a Manager, Client Relations, to support the Royalties team. This hybrid role delivers best-in-class client support and communication to Capitol CMG’s songwriters and administrated clients to ensure maximum earning potential for all CCMG controlled copyrights. The Manager will handle all writers and catalog internal setups and external affiliations, and provide necessary documentation, to ensure proper establishment of CCMG rights and accurate data exchange. In addition, you will address and work to resolve all copyright ownership disputes and related issues that arise. Communicates with songwriters and administered clients to review and process all derivate work requests and other form agreements and ensures Publishing division is synergized with other CCMG and UMG divisions to accomplish objectives.
How you'll CREATE:
Communication with Clients
Communicate a proactive and cutting-edge message of diligence on a regular basis to our administered clients, writers and in presentations to potential writers and clients
Operate as primary contact for Creative Team, songwriters, and administered clients for all inquiries related to songwriter accounts
Internal Setups and External Affiliations
The creation of internal accounts and songwriter records to ensure accurate claims and royalty processing (PRS)
Manage the required agreement documentation with the PROs to ensure our writers and clients are properly affiliated and set-up to collect their royalties and are eligible for PRO related awards
Collaboration with the UMPG admin staff to keep our databases aligned (PRS to Vieira)
Dispute Resolution
Research and respond to general copyright questions from subpublishers and agents
Maintain good working relationships with key individuals and societies affecting copyright administration and provide as needed support and responses to inquiries
Review writer and administration agreements to provide documentation for disputes related to copyright ownership and manage resolution process
Form Agreements
As needed, structure, draft and negotiate Letters of Direction, Derivative Work Agreements, and other form agreements impacting the ownership rights of our songwriters and administered clients.
Manage agreements from inception to full execution and distribute fully executed copies as necessary to ensure copyright ownership and royalty streams are intact.
Presentations and Proposals
Communicate a proactive and cutting-edge message of diligence on a regular basis to our key admin clients, key writers and in presentations to prospective writers.
Other Duties as assigned
Bring your VIBE:
3-5 years of relevant experience
Familiarity with Christian music industry
Four-year college degree, Classes or relevant on the job education in contracts, copyright, and intellectual property are a plus
Recommended music business course work or internship experience
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
Highly organized and detail oriented
Strong ability to multi-task
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate with diplomacy
Strong ability to speak publicly and build trust in corporate presentations
Experience with contract review, interpretation, and drafting
Substantial knowledge of music publishing and/or intellectual properties
Substantial knowledge of copyright administration and royalties