Senior Analyst, Licensing Data & Analytics

Sony

  • Nashville, TN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at .Why join Sony Music Group?Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.What You’ll Do:
  • Oversee Priority Registration process including supervision of Licensing and N.A. Copyright department’s involvement in the workflow.
  • Analyze weekly chart reports and introduce new entries into the Priority Registration workflow from multiple sources that include various administrative departments.
  • Perform routine maintenance of the Priority Registration workbook.
  • Oversee and maintain data analytics dashboards pertaining to song delivery and registration.
  • Liaise with the mechanical rights agencies to expedite registration for priority songs on a weekly basis.
  • Oversee recording matching process with the MLC and other digital income sources.
  • Oversee monthly MLC Top Unmatched file review.
  • Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting and analytics to senior leadership as it relates to delivery and registration statuses of SMP controlled songs.
  • Update recording matches within Tempo.
  • Develop and implement new data analytics tools to improve efficiency around existing processes.
  • Review data quality and identify data quality issues within both internal and 3rd party sources and escalate accordingly.
  • Assist with additional ad hoc requests/projects.
Who You Are:
  • Working knowledge of music licensing and licensing rights.
  • High proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook) as well as MS applications such as Lists, Power Automate and PowerBI.
  • High proficiency in SQL and ability to query large populations of data via query editors (such as Redshift)
  • Proficiency in Python and additional programming languages preferred.
  • Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude while working with multiple departments and outsides contacts.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks while prioritizing and meeting various deadlines.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Results driven.
  • Strong analytical ability.
  • Prior music publishing or related industry experience preferred.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • 7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume frequently require extended working hours for evening and late-night events.
What We Give You:
  • You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey.
  • A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
  • An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.
  • Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans.
  • We invest in your professional growth & development.
  • Flexible Time Off.
  • Time off for a winter recess.
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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