Senior Specialist, Music Insights and Royalties

TouchTunes•New York, NY

4d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Music Insights & Royalties plays a key role in supporting both music royalty operations and the development of the Music Insights function. This role is responsible for the accurate administration of royalty reporting and payments, while leveraging royalty and music data to deliver insights that inform licensing, business development, and strategic decision-making. Working cross-functionally with Music, Finance, Business Systems, and Licensing, this role helps improve processes, maintain data integrity, and identify opportunities to drive operational efficiency and monetization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years of experience in data analytics, reporting, or business intelligence within the music industry, with demonstrated ability to process, report, and analyze complex datasets
Experience in music royalties, including hands-on experience with royalty systems, statement generation, and international royalties is a strong plus
Strong analytical and technical skills, including experience using Python, SQL, Databricks
Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, IF statements, PivotTables)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data clearly
Ability to work independently, and collaboratively with internal and external partners
Working knowledge of the music industry, including labels, publishers, and collection societies
Familiarity with international PRO/CMO practices and royalty payment methodologies is a plus
Professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information

Responsibilities

Analyze royalty and music-related data to uncover insights that support business strategy, operational efficiency, and monetization initiatives
Develop ad hoc analyses, reports and dashboards that support cross-functional decision-making
Contribute to data storytelling efforts that translate complex information into clear music business insights
Clean, validate, and transform large datasets by identifying inconsistencies, resolving data quality issues, and ensuring accuracy for reporting and analysis.
Automate recurring reporting and data preparation processes using SQL, Python, and BI tools to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
Perform royalty analysis and ad hoc reporting/analytics project
Prepare, process, and deliver accurate and timely monthly and quarterly royalty statements across the US, Canada and UK, including error reconciliation, internal review, and finalization
Maintain and update licensor data within the royalty system to ensure accuracy and alignment with contractual terms, including retroactive publishing updates
Track and reconcile advances and recoupments across royalty and ERP systems
Partner with Finance to coordinate payment approvals and maintain up-to-date licensor records in the ERP system (e.g., tax and banking information)
Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on royalty-related inquiries and requests
Collaborate with Business Systems and Licensing teams to identify opportunities for automation and process improvements
Support the processing of Letters of Direction (LODs) and provide ad hoc assistance to the Music team as needed