Description/ Requirements
Title – Director of Publishing. 5+ years of publishing experience, financial or accounting background a plus, strong analytical skills, outgoing and front facing.
The director of publishing will oversee the administration process, assist the A&R team, and directly liaise with the CEO for operational strategy and analysis
Responsibilities
A&R Aspects
- Valuate incoming deals for the A&R team
- Run due diligence on new deals
- Assist with deal structure with A&R and BA
- Oversee A&R consultants and track deals/progress
- Help with sessions on current roster
- Regularly talk with managers and artists to ensure they are in touch with the team and address any concerns they have
Admin
- Liaise with Sub publishers to make sure they are up to date with the catalog or any key priorities
- Oversee the royalty process, ensure a level of quality control, and try to find any inconsistencies, answering client inquiries
- Oversee all financial aspects from the budget to recording actuals and any potential issues
- Work with writers/managers to evaluate deal progress
stay updated on new licensing opportunities
work closely with the NMPA and other third parties for opt in opportunities - Work closely with the YouTube management of the catalog
- Handle incoming sample requests
- Help resolve copyright conflicts/issues