Come As You Are.
As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.
All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. *BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’.
Your Mission at BMG.
Every day, BMG collects various income streams and usage data from all over the world. It is checked, then double-checked so our clients are paid fully, accurately, and on time. That’s the job of BMG’s Income Tracking department. As Sr. Manager, Income Tracking you will detect missing income and work towards recovering it, for catalogues like ZZ Top, John Legend, Mac Fleetwood or Motely Crue. First and foremost, your day-to-day workings will accede to BMG’s directive of fairness and transparency to its clients
Look no further if…
- You are driven and ready to grow a career in the music business.
- You are interested in professional development and technological training on the job.
- You’d like to be part of a talented team of music professionals from around the world delivering the best to their clients.
BMG’s Incoming Tracking team has a 360°view of the music business and works closely with a wide remit of departments and foreign affiliate offices. The successful candidate will gain invaluable exposure into the workings of a global music business and all its income streams.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to learn; if you are an organized, self-motivated music lover who enjoys detective work and deep-diving into data then we want to hear from you!
Your Profile.
- You are ready to deep-dive and learn multiple aspects of BMG’s income streams
- You have exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) and high level of music business acumen.
- You are keen to actively shape the department’s tools and processes
- You are a self-starter.
- You are highly pro-active and thrive working autonomously.
- You are able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
- You have exceptional attention to detail and the motivation to find any error via analysis.
What You’ll Be Doing.
- Conduct various income analysis, comparing income against usage data (e.g. Nielsen) and historical earnings
- Build out tracking controls and processes for new income streams
- Support the development of analytical tools and dashboards needed for your role
- Project future catalogue earnings based on market data
- Report on income tracking efforts and results
- Establish relationships with 3rd party sources (Labels, CMOs, Publishers)
- Inquiry income gaps with sources and pro-actively drive for income recovery
- Work closely with other departments (Admin, Royalties, LBA, Finance) and foreign affiliates to address tracking inquires.
Must-Haves
- Experience with royalty accounting, income tracking, or revenue assurance in the music industry
- Strong analytical mindset
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Drive to recover missing income from 3rd Party sources
It’s a plus if you have knowledge in SQL and/or BI software (e.g. Tableau, Looker, Power BI). Ideally, you’ve had first-hand experiences in managing other team members.
About BMG.
BMG is a new kind of music company. Our mission is clear; to help artists and songwriters make the very most of their songs and recordings in the digital age. That’s why we offer the best creative support, provide the best access to platforms and work hard to maximize the value of each and every copyright, ensuring all our clients receive all payments promptly and accurately. We are not a technology company – though we use the best technology. We are not just a music publisher or a record label – although we offer both services. BMG is a company with service, transparency and fairness at its heart and a commitment to being the best international music company for songwriters, artists and everyone who works with us.
What’s In It For You.
- Robust medical/dental/vision packages
- Flexible time off
- $500 fitness reimbursement
- Diverse possibilities of personal and professional development including trainings and access to Lynda.com
- Dollar for dollar match of up to 6% into 401(k) after your first year with the company
- A fun and respectful community of people with a passion for music
BMG – est. 2008 – is the world’s fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG’s pitch is unique – a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG’s 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.
BMG’s fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com
