VP, Creative Membership

Ascap•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The VP, Creative Membership champions, supports, and advocates for ASCAP’s diverse community of creators in the West Coast market. The role serves as a key contact for high-profile members, develops outreach initiatives, recruits and retains creative talent, and builds relationships across the music industry to increase the value of ASCAP’s repertory. The West Coast Membership department serves some of ASCAP’s most prominent and successful West Coast-based members. The position is based in ASCAP’s Los Angeles office, is subject to ASCAP’s in-office policy, and reports to the EVP, Head of Creative Membership, based in New York. The VP establishes trusted relationships with songwriters, composers, and producers; serves as the primary contact for assigned high-profile creator members and their representatives; and guides members through complex membership, catalog, and distribution inquiries. The role represents ASCAP at industry events, collaborates on member events and recognition initiatives, and develops a thorough understanding of ASCAP’s Survey and Distribution System and membership policies. The position analyzes market share and industry trends, develops strategic recommendations and executive-level presentations, and works across internal teams to improve member services and programs. It also provides strategic leadership, coaching, and career development for direct reports and manages the West Coast Membership team’s day-to-day operations. Attendance at music industry events, including some evenings and weekends, and travel for meetings and events are required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Music Business, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive, leadership-level experience in the music industry.
A well-established network of high-level relationships in licensing, songwriting, music publishing, and record labels, particularly in the West Coast market.
Experience managing, mentoring, and developing diverse teams of direct reports at varying career stages.
Ability to work autonomously, navigate ambiguous environments, and communicate clearly and diplomatically with executive leadership.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and a record of creating influential, executive-level PowerPoint presentations that communicate complex strategies visually.
Advanced analytical capabilities, including evaluating market trends and competitor landscapes and translating data into strategic insights.
Ability to identify, onboard, and nurture high-potential creators, with a discerning ear for songwriter and composer talent.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including delivering executive-level work under tight deadlines and during high-volume periods.
Ability and willingness to attend music industry events, including evenings and weekends, and to travel for meetings and events as needed.
Comprehensive understanding of music publishing, copyright law, and performance rights dynamics globally.
Passionate, authentic advocacy for ASCAP’s values, including transparency, fairness, a future-forward outlook, and putting creators first.
Ability to comply with ASCAP’s in-office policy, which is subject to change.

Nice To Haves

MBA or JD.

Responsibilities

Establish, cultivate, and maintain trusted relationships with songwriters, composers, and producers in the West Coast market to protect, strengthen, and grow the value of the ASCAP repertory.
Serve as the primary ASCAP contact for assigned high-profile creator members and their representatives, providing high-touch service and resolving complex membership, catalog, and distribution inquiries.
Escalate sensitive or complex member issues to relevant internal experts and executive leadership to ensure prompt resolution.
Represent ASCAP at industry panels, conferences, award shows, and other high-profile events.
Maintain relationships with publishers, artists, record labels, licensees, lawyers, managers, agents, and trade organizations to connect members with the broader music ecosystem.
Partner with Marketing & Communications to plan, curate, and host member events and recognition initiatives.
Develop and apply authoritative knowledge of ASCAP’s Survey and Distribution System and membership policies and procedures to guide members.
Translate market analysis and industry trends into compelling presentations, including advanced PowerPoint materials, and present the ASCAP value proposition to talent teams and organizational audiences.
Analyze market share data and provide strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
Lead, coach, and develop direct reports, and oversee the West Coast Membership team’s day-to-day operations.
Collaborate with the ASCAP Creative Membership team to share best practices, align regional goals, and unify strategies.
Work cross-functionally to expand and refine ASCAP services, including career development, member benefits, education, and advocacy programs.
Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and dental plan options, including network-only and in- or out-of-network provider plans.
Vision plan with in- and out-of-network provider options.
401(k) plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax employee contribution options, including a company match.
Employer-paid discretionary profit-sharing contribution, regardless of 401(k) participation.
Generous time-off policy.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Short-term disability insurance or salary continuation and long-term disability insurance.
Company-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Employee gym discounts at select gyms.
Commuter benefits.
Voluntary pet health insurance.
Voluntary auto and homeowner’s insurance.
Voluntary employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance options.
Voluntary ID protection coverage.