Catalog Operations Director

Role can be located in either Los Angeles or New York City

Are you ready to make an impact in the world of music licensing and publishing? We seek a detail-oriented and passionate Catalog Operations Director to join our team. If you have experience in music publishing, licensing, or a similar role and are excited about managing iconic audio catalogs, we want to hear from you!

Primary Wave Music is the world’s leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music. The company is home to some of the most iconic songwriters, artists, and record labels across the history of recorded music including Whitney Houston, James Brown, Prince, Bob Marley, Stevie Nicks, Talking Heads, Smokey Robinson, Village People, Crowded House, Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, The Doors, Stone Temple Pilots, Sun Records, and many more. As a company, we strive for excellence in pursuing iconic artists and catalogs that embody great artistry, significant impact, and profound cultural influence.

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with a dedicated work ethic and a sharp mind who will own the end-to-end operational transition of newly acquired music catalog assets, from pre-closing through onboarding and revenue stabilization, which includes, but is not limited to, a thorough understanding of rights and royalty sources and the management and redirection thereof. The right candidate will bring deep knowledge of and experience with global music rights infrastructure, strong project management discipline, and the ability to manage multiple complex transitions simultaneously while working effectively with sellers at varying levels of operational sophistication. The role reports to the VP of Revenue Growth and Income Tracking.

To be successful, you should have:

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 8+ years’ experience working in music publishing, recorded rights, royalty administration, catalog acquisitions.
Deep knowledge of Global RPO’s, Neighboring rights structures, DSP revenue reporting and chain of title analysis.
Strong metadata literacy (ISRC, ISWC, IPI, CAE, etc.)
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with fluency in English and high attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; flexible for occasional travel and team-based collaboration.
Your responsibilities as the Catalog Operations Director will include:

Working with Sellers in the “pre-closing” phase to include:
Translate diligence schedules into operational implementation plans
Educate Sellers and internal stakeholders regarding required documentation and communicate realistic timelines and follow-through
Lead structured onboarding calls
Provide hands-on guidance through registration transfers and documentation gaps
Oversee setup of 3rd party royalty obligations including payee changes
Develop a standard practice for technical onboarding of music catalog assessment upon closing ensuring rights type, royalty streams including:
PROs (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR, global PROs)
Rights of Administration/ Rights of Distribution
Neighboring rights (SoundExchange, PPL, global CMOs)
Exert efforts to streamline the transition from legacy administrators
Clean, validate, and structure incoming works schedules, ISRC/ISWC data, territory splits.
Flag missing metadata or conflicting chain of title
Ensure seamless handoff to income tracking post-stabilization
Perform ad-hoc special projects to support management and investor needs
Communicate regularly and effectively with management and all stakeholders to ensure accuracy of real-time decisions
Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:

We offer exceptional benefits to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an excellent career path. We provide one of the best benefit programs for small businesses, including a healthcare plan, 401(k), long-term and short-term disability, holidays, life insurance, hybrid work schedule, personal time, sick time, and vacation.

This position’s estimated base salary range is $75,000 to $95,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, years of relevant experience, business needs, and the candidate’s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by Primary Wave. The salary range is subject to change at any time and depends on internal and external factors.

We work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

Ready to take your career to the next level in the music industry?

If you’re driven, passionate about music, and eager to make an impact with a leading company shaping the future of music, we want to connect with you!

To Apply: To respond to this great opportunity, please click on the link below to complete an application and submit your resume.

http://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/j/87214202

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.