Senior Specialist, Royalties and Music Analytics

About the position We are looking for a rockstar Senior Specialist, Royalties and Music Analytics to join our Music Team. In this role, you’ll partner closely with the Manager, Royalties to oversee royalty reporting and payments across the US, Canada, and the UK, while ensuring the integrity of royalty and licensor data. Beyond administration, you’ll play a key role in building and evolving the team’s data analytics capabilities – transforming royalty data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and drive monetization opportunities across the music business. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining operational excellence with data-driven storytelling in a fast-paced music and entertainment environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and deliver accurate and timely monthly and quarterly royalty statements, including error reconciliation, internal review, and finalization
• Maintain and update licensor data within the royalty system to ensure accuracy and alignment with contractual terms, including retroactive publishing updates
• Track and reconcile advances and recoupments across royalty and ERP systems
• Partner with Finance to coordinate payment approvals and maintain up-to-date licensor records in the ERP system (e.g., tax and banking information)
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on royalty-related inquiries and requests
• Collaborate with Business Systems and Licensing teams to identify opportunities for automation and process improvements
• Support the processing of Letters of Direction (LODs) and provide ad hoc assistance to the Music team as needed
• Analyze royalty and music-related data to uncover insights that support business strategy, operational efficiency, and monetization initiatives
• Create ad hoc reports and analytical deliverables that support cross-functional decision-making
• Contribute to data storytelling efforts that translate complex information into clear business insights

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience in music royalties, including hands-on experience with royalty systems and statement generation
• Strong analytical and technical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, IF statements, PivotTables)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and external partners
• Strong understanding of the music industry ecosystem, including labels, publishers, and collection societies
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Effective problem-solving skills, sound judgement, and a proactive approach
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with international royalties is a strong plus
• Familiarity with international PRO/CMO practices and royalty payment methodologies is a plus

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus
• Long-term company bonus
• 401k matching
• Life insurance
• Competitive health insurance
• Disability coverage
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Access to telemedicine
• Unlimited sick days policy
• Continuous hands-on learning with access to e-learning platform
• Tuition reimbursement
• Peer mentorship
• Inclusive workplace designed to accommodate people with disabilities.