Coordinator, Global Royalty

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.
 

The Coordinator, Global Royalty at UMPG is positioned to contribute and learn as part of a world class royalty team whose key goal is to ensure fast and accurate royalty accounting to songwriters. The role scales across UMPG’s global landscape, as well as the assurance of future royalties through data rich projects. Reporting to the Manager, Global Royalty, the Coordinator role encompasses royalty statement processing, royalty assurance, and support during quarterly royalty accounting closes. In addition, this position will include researching, reviewing and checking data for accuracy and rectifying any errors, and will work on a variety of projects for Global Administration and our global affiliates. The position is rich in opportunity for involvement with the company’s biggest deals, signings, and international projects.

How You’ll Create

• Support UMPG’s royalty process with royalty statement processing in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with company controls.

• As part of royalty assurance, load and maintain UMPG metadata and assist with revenue generating projects.

• Ensure accuracy in all processing and reporting by verifying song matches.

• Execute the timely due diligence and review of suspense data, seeking to maximize songwriter payout.

• Prepare and review royalty statement reconciliations as needed to ensure accurate reporting to songwriters.

• Provide reporting on information from UMPG systems for management or affiliates.

• Employ critical thinking in the review of data and analytics to ensure accurate royalty processing.

• Learn and develop ownership in assigned projects as part of the core area of concentration.

• Ad hoc projects and responsibilities as required in response to changing business requirements.

• Overtime as required.

Bring Your Vibe

• Must be a collaborative team member able to work with leadership and colleagues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with communication platforms such as Zoom and Slack.

• Ability to meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to stay organized while multitasking and adjusting to changing priorities.

• Comfortable working with numerical data, strong attention to detail, and analytical/problem-solving skills.

• Act as a self-starter in proactively finding solutions and aiding the team.

• Ability to work in a bespoke systems landscape.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and text editors.

• 1 year of work experience or prior internship experience in music business administration is strongly preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in the areas of Music Business, Business Administration, or Accounting is preferred.

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.
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Salary Range:

The 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.