EMPIRE-posted 4 months ago
$19 - $35/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
San Francisco, CA

EMPIRE is a premier and dynamic music company that prides itself on the development and support of independent artists. We are a rapidly growing firm that has been making waves in the music industry, with an extensive portfolio that spans multiple genres and reaches audiences worldwide. We have become the largest independent record label in the U.S., with a significant global presence covering Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, and North and South America. We keep ourselves busy with a large range of music-related services from original content and marketing to distribution and recordings. Our commitment to artistic creativity, innovation, and progressive business solutions forms the foundation of our corporate culture. We believe in fostering talent, not just in our artists but also within our professional teams. As we continue to expand, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. The Role Remix: EMPIRE is looking for a Publishing Copyright Coordinator to join our downtown San Francisco office. This role will report into the VP, Operations - Publishing and will work closely with internal copyright, royalties, and tech leads. You will play a central role in ensuring our global catalog is registered accurately, efficiently, and strategically across worldwide Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) and performance rights societies. This role is ideal for a meticulous and solutions-oriented professional with a passion for rights management, metadata integrity, and global publishing operations. If you’re driven to reduce revenue friction, resolve conflicts, and maximize royalties for creators, this position offers a chance to grow your expertise within a fast-paced, global publishing operation.

  • Audit, review, and update work registrations with global CMOs (e.g., ASCAP, BMI, PRS, GEMA, SACEM, JASRAC, SOCAN, etc.)
  • Resolve metadata disputes, ownership conflicts, and society claim blockages that impede royalty flows
  • Investigate and reconcile discrepancies related to ISWCs, IPIs, ISRCs, writer splits, or work titles
  • Collaborate with sub-publishers, CMOs, and internal teams to validate and update ownership data
  • Support ingestion accuracy and monitor society confirmation or rejection of registered works
  • Track conflict resolutions and maintain documentation of communication and outcomes
  • Proactively identify process gaps and support the implementation of data governance improvements
  • Participate in special projects and global rights alignment initiatives
  • 2 - 4 years of experience in music publishing, copyright administration, or global royalty systems
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent skills and experience
  • Familiarity with CWR, work identifiers (ISWC, IPI, ISRC), and society claim processes
  • Experience navigating international CMO portals and resolving registration issues
  • Proficiency in Excel, Google Workspace, and rights management software is a plus
  • Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Clear, professional communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally across teams and external partners
  • Must be based in San Francisco Bay Area or willing to relocate
  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Competitive Benefits Package
  • Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution
  • Healthcare and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, and Sick)
  • Company 401(k) Plan
  • Wellness Resources
  • Commuter Allowance
  • Cell Phone Allowance
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