SoundExchange is the largest global neighboring rights organization in the world, redefining how creators in the music industry get paid. By turning data into fast, accurate revenue for artists and rights owners, we have collected and distributed more than $13 billion in digital performance royalties to date on behalf of more than 800,000 music creators. As the sole organization designated by the U.S. government to administer the Section 114 sound recording license, SoundExchange seamlessly collects and distributes digital performance royalties from platforms like Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, and thousands more, as well as all available international performance royalties through a strong global partnership network.
Title: Account Manager
Department: Customer Services
Job Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid: In office on Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
Reports To: Manager, Account Management
Supervisory Role: No
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Position Summary:
The Account Manager, as part of the Account Management team within the Customer Services Department, is responsible for the routine processing of incoming registrations, supplemental documents, and Letters of Direction (LOD) submissions, as well as recurring administrative tasks assigned to the team. This role involves creating new accounts, maintaining and updating existing accounts, and processing LODs by establishing associations between artist and LOD recipient payee accounts, including the allocation of royalty items at the specified percentages and effective dates. The Account Manager also processes Default Allocation applications and conducts outreach as needed via phone and email to artists and LOD recipient clients. In all aspects of the role, the Account Manager is expected to provide excellent customer service and to perform duties efficiently and accurately to ensure timely service and maximized pay-through rates for clients.
Essential Functions:
• Evaluate and process new registrations by creating new accounts
• Evaluate and process new LOD submissions by creating or modifying existing accounts, applying associations between artist and LOD recipient payees, and associating royalty items at the proper percentage(s) and effective date(s);
• Evaluate and process Default Allocation applications;
• Conduct outreach regarding document completion, LOD clarification, and Default Allocation application to clients (as needed);
• Update existing accounts by processing supplemental documents/tasks
• Provide excellent customer service via email and phone
• Meet production and quality standards
• Conduct document completion or clarification outreach to clients
• Assist with Support team calls and/or inquiry overflow (as needed);
• Work on special projects (as needed)
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs):
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook)
• Salesforce and/or database experience is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven capacity to work independently, think critically, multi-task, and report progress under tight deadlines
• LOD familiarity is a plus
• Customer Service experience and/or knowledge of music genres is a plus
Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience:
• Post-secondary education or certification is a plus
ADA Specifications:
• This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position all of the time
• The person in this position may need to move about the corporate office less than half the time
• This position operates office equipment that requires the constant use of hands/fingers/wrists (ex: typing) all of the time
• This position requires the ability to spend all of the time viewing computer monitors
Travel Requirements:
• This position has less than 25% travel requirements
PAY RANGE: $26.44/hr - $30.28/hr
Note:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.
Taking Care Of The Band:
At SoundExchange we empower creators and help shape the future of music. One way we do this is by respecting different voices, varied perspectives, and distinct backgrounds of all our team members. We are intentional in creating a culture where we recognize that all employees have the opportunities and support needed to thrive. We strive to create teams that reflect the music community we serve – every individual’s unique attributes and abilities are valued, and are part of how we innovate, create, and deliver experiences to the creators we champion.
SoundExchange has an employee-led committee that focuses on amplifying different voices and backgrounds and undertakes activities to promote inclusion and access. It helps to cultivate SoundExchange culture and policies, advocates for equality within the music industry, and participates in community building activities in the Washington, DC area where SoundExchange is located.
All with the goal of promoting more belonging and access in the workplace, music industry, and local community.
Accommodations:
SoundExchange is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the SoundExchange Careers website as a result of your disability. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. If you need an accommodation, please email [email protected].
Skills Required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Outlook
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, think critically, multitask, and report progress under tight deadlines
- Post-secondary education or certification
- Salesforce and/or database experience
- Familiarity with Letters of Direction (LOD)
- Customer service experience and/or knowledge of music genres
What We Do
SoundExchange is the premier music tech organization on a mission to power the future of music. It was independently formed in 2003 to build a fairer, simpler, and more efficient music industry through technology, data, and advocacy. As the only organization designated by the U.S. government to administer the Section 114 sound recording license, SoundExchange collects and distributes digital performance royalties on behalf of 570,000 music creators and growing. Through proprietary music tech solutions that turn data into accurate revenue, SoundExchange has paid more than $9 billion in distributions to date.
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