Senior Specialist, Royalties and Music Analytics

TouchTunes•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a rockstar Senior Specialist, Royalties and Music Analytics to join our Music Team. In this role, you’ll partner closely with the Manager, Royalties to oversee royalty reporting and payments across the US, Canada, and the UK, while ensuring the integrity of royalty and licensor data. Beyond administration, you’ll play a key role in building and evolving the team’s data analytics capabilities – transforming royalty data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and drive monetization opportunities across the music business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining operational excellence with data-driven storytelling in a fast-paced music and entertainment environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of experience in music royalties, including hands-on experience with royalty systems and statement generation
Strong analytical and technical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, IF statements, PivotTables)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and external partners
Strong understanding of the music industry ecosystem, including labels, publishers, and collection societies
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Effective problem-solving skills, sound judgement, and a proactive approach
High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with international royalties is a strong plus
Familiarity with international PRO/CMO practices and royalty payment methodologies is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare, process, and deliver accurate and timely monthly and quarterly royalty statements, 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
Analyze royalty and music-related data to uncover insights that support business strategy, operational efficiency, and monetization initiatives
Create ad hoc reports and analytical deliverables that support cross-functional decision-making
Contribute to data storytelling efforts that translate complex information into clear business insights