Rights Coordinator

Primary Wave Music is the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world. As a Rights Coordinator, you will support the Rights Department by managing music rights, tracking royalties, and ensuring compliance with copyright laws and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Copyright & Database Management: Maintain and update databases of musical works, rights holders, licenses, and key dates; research ownership, splits, and royalty sources across PROs/CMOs, SoundExchange, publisher portals, and other industry platforms
• Rights Administration & Documentation: Support accurate recordkeeping of ownership, licensing, agreements, and royalty income; assist with Letters of Direction and rights/revenue transfers
• Contract Support: Collaborate with Rights and Business Affairs teams to track key contract dates, acquisitions, and compliance requirements
• Licensing & Royalty Support: assist with licensing and support the team in administering royalties for a rapidly growing catalog of legendary music

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in music copyright administration, licensing, royalty management, or music publishing preferred
• Strong knowledge of copyright law, licensing practices, and domestic and international PROs, CMOs, the MLC, and neighboring rights organizations, including familiarity with international copyright laws and practices
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, solid written and verbal communication, and proficiency in music copyright databases, publishing administration portals, and industry software
• Ability to travel as needed and collaborate across teams, with a preferred understanding of music publishing and distribution agreements, performance rights, neighboring rights, and related music rights

Benefits

• Healthcare plan
• 401(k)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Holidays
• Life insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Personal and vacation time off

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