Assistant, Business Affairs, New York
We are looking for a bright, detail-oriented and organized administrative assistant to support our Business Affairs department in our New York office. This person will have the opportunity to learn the legal aspects of the music business and liaise with many other departments within Kobalt Music Group.
To be successful in this role, you will need a high level of organizational skills and prioritization skills, as well as the ability to quickly adapt to new challenges. This is an exciting opportunity with scope to grow in a close-knit and supportive global team.
WHAT DOES A BUSINESS AFFAIRS ASSISTANT AT KOBALT DO?
- You provide administrative support to the US Business Affairs team including: tracking deals, preparing and processing agreements for signature, creating deal summaries, drafting correspondence, filing, scheduling meetings, etc.
- You input deal status information into the SalesForce system & access such information as needed.
- You raise purchase orders and track payments as necessary.
- You maintain and update various departmental spreadsheets, calendars and databases for the Business Affairs team.
- You create and submit expense reports.
- You draft letters of direction, NDAs and other routine legal documents, as requested.
- You perform other general office duties and special projects, as requested by members of the BA team.
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- You have working experience in a similar role with an ability to work independently, handle multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities and deal with demanding workloads.
- You have strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs required and ability to learn new programs quickly.
- You have strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and can maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- You have a high level of attention to detail as well as organizational skill and are comfortable working in a fast paced, high volume & evolving environment where working overtime may be necessary from time to time.
- A keen interest as well as knowledge of music publishing and the music business strongly preferred.
If this sounds like you, then please share your story by filling out the application below. To get you in the right mood, have a listen here to songs by our talented creators, especially curated to get you in the right mood when looking for the next challenge!
WHY CHOOSE US?
At Kobalt we’ve prioritized creators since we first started in 2000. Our music services and the technology we’ve built helps make the industry more fair and rewarding for artists.
We’re trusted by some of the world’s biggest names like Doja Cat, Kali Uchis, Phoebe Bridgers, Nick Cave, Wolf Alice and Sam Fender and songwriters such as Simon Aldred (Rag N Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr. (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, The Snuts).
We thrive on creativity and are committed to championing diversity. We’re dedicated to inclusiveness and provide all the resources and benefits you need to grow your career and reach your potential. We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and an entrepreneurial culture that makes working here not just fun, but also rewarding.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. A full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
NYC Pay Transparency Law: The range provided is for NYC-based hires only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations other than NYC may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. Pay range: $20 – $25 per hour
The range provided is for NYC-based hires only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations other than NYC may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.
Pay range:
$20—$25 USD
