We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
How We Lead:
The Catalog Efficiency Coordinator ensures client catalogs move accurately and efficiently through Songtrust’s publishing systems. This role identifies catalog bottlenecks, resolves metadata or system issues, and collaborates across teams to maintain transparency and accuracy throughout Songtrust’s catalog workflows.
How You'll Create:
- Monitor and review new and existing Users, Songwriters, and Songs to identify where catalogs may be stalled between systems.
- Identify and follow up on clients failing the Letter of Direction (LOD) process to ensure completion of songwriter information.
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering to report and help resolve recurring system malfunctions, automation errors, or data inconsistencies.
- Review weekly Music Maestro automation errors and coordinate with internal teams to resolve failed song processing.
- Analyze terminated accounts where works remain active to ensure proper catalog cleanup and reconciliation.
- Conduct periodic reviews to identify and address duplicate works, claims, and client records across systems.
- Monitor and investigate RMP ETL errors, ensuring songs successfully process for delivery.
- Review RMP catalog for songs failing to reach the CWR process, documenting issues and recommending improvements.
- Provide regular insights on catalog flow and partner with teams to enhance metadata accuracy and system efficiency.
- 1–3 years of experience in music publishing operations, metadata management, or music data analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Familiarity with music publishing systems, metadata standards (ISWC, ISRC, IPI), and CWR delivery processes.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, data tracking tools, and workflow management platforms
- Ability to manage multiple catalog and data review workflows simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Perks Playlist:
Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Category:Universal Music Group
Salary Range:
$44,800 - $55,000The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience in music publishing operations, metadata management, or music data analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Familiarity with music publishing systems
- Familiarity with metadata standards including ISWC, ISRC, and IPI
- Familiarity with CWR delivery processes
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in Excel, data tracking tools, and workflow management platforms
- Ability to manage multiple catalog and data review workflows simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.
Why Work With Us
UMG's IT department delivers technology solutions and services that unlock business value and facilitate growth through strategic investment and operational efficiency. Our team is collaborative, dedicated and passionate about the work we do. Here you can work in a dynamic and flexible environment with evolving opportunities to grow!
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