Coordinator, Licensing & Copyright

Reservoir • New York, NY

1d • $26 - $29

About The Position

The Coordinator, Licensing & Copyright plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of Reservoir's publishing catalog across internal systems and external platforms. This position partners closely with the Licensing & Copyright team and cross-functional departments to support catalog administration, resolve rights-related issues, and help improve data quality, workflows, and operational processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in music publishing, rights administration, copyright, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of music publishing agreements, copyright administration, and royalty structures.
• Experience with Music Maestro or similar music rights administration systems.
• Familiarity with ASCAP, BMI, The MLC, and other collection society portals.
• Experience with digital rights management platforms, including YouTube CMS, Meta Rights Manager, TikTok, or similar systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and formulas.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A passion for music, publishing, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding of new songs, clients, and related assets into Reservoir's internal databases.
• Research and resolve missing or incomplete catalog metadata for new and existing agreements.
• Assist in managing Reservoir's catalog across digital platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Meta, and other rights management systems by submitting claims and resolving conflicts.
• Investigate and resolve conflicts identified by Reservoir's sub-publishing network.
• Confirm publishing ownership splits with record labels, performing rights organizations, and other industry partners.
• Research catalog issues across direct sources to identify and resolve problems affecting content availability and playability.
• Process, compile, and respond to ACK files while ensuring accurate catalog ingestion.
• Participate in departmental initiatives, process improvements, and other special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level