Manager, Digital Licensing Administration

Universal Music•Franklin, TN

About The Position

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. The Manager, Digital Administration will supervise various activities in relation to the partner engagement and data processing. This role will liaise with the copyright, legal and royalty departments to develop strategic plans and workflows to achieve UMPG’s goals related to Digital.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in music publishing, digital operations, or data analytics
Knowledge of copyright, royalty, and music licensing
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage simultaneous projects
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage workload to ensure deadlines are met
Ability to conduct research, analyze data, develop robust business cases with relative autonomy and high attention to detail
Communication skills and the experience working cross-functionally, both internally and externally
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, FTPs and database applications
Knowledge of digital business models and technology
Strong team player

Nice To Haves

Experience with CWR and other metadata standards

Responsibilities

Management products from various partners) accounts on various DSP portals and developing a deep expertise in music rights but is not limited to partner engagement, query resolution, checks and updates to UMPG’s
Managing day-to-day ongoing operations with UMPG’s publishing partners (that includes, p roviding regular metadata deliveries (in CWR and various other formats)
Assisting with onboarding of new DSP partners with back catalogue deliveries and r eviewing various reporting provided by DSP partners
Troubleshooting issues that arise and prioritize based on urgency

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent