Sr Analyst, Royalty Administration

Sony•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en. Why join Sony Music Group? Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people. This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too. Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly. Job Purpose: To provide business support to integral functions of the North American Royalty Administration team and others at SMP.

Requirements

7 years’ experience in royalty data and analytics
SQL and Data Visualization experience
Advanced Excel skills desired
Experience in Jira a plus
Comfortable and have experience working with senior level staff, external clients, colleagues, and business partners to provide customized service based on individual needs
Keen attention to detail and enjoy research, data analysis, and learning new technology
Self-motivated and enjoy a semi-autonomous role where you have ownership and accountability for your individual work output
Propose innovative solutions to utilize technology to automate and improve efficiency in processes
Think critically, problem solve, and collaborate well with colleagues in other departments
Communicate verbally and in written form in a way that explains complex data in a clear, concise, and professional manner
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience in Music Publishing would make you an ideal candidate

Responsibilities

Work on a high-performing team of motivated, passionate individuals who love what they do
Analyze and interpret royalty data to provide business intelligence to both our songwriters and internal colleagues including senior management, as well as our business partners. This includes but is not limited to: Gather data from various systems and data sets to provide historical summaries and perform detailed analysis
Research and reporting for Business Affairs, Legal and Creative teams
Provide our songwriters and their teams with answers to their royalty questions
Analyze royalties to identify necessary adjustments, and facilitate adjustments in conjunction with royalty processing team and various other departments
Examine royalty data to identify fluctuations and variances; facilitate appropriate corrections
Calculate advances due
Work on and propose innovative projects, data solutions, and process optimization