Music Royalty Analyst

Position Summary

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a Music Royalty Analyst with ideally strong Excel skills to join our team of dedicated professionals. This position can be based out Manhattan, NY coming into the office on an as needed basis. The Royalty Analyst is responsible for assisting the department in conducting compliance examinations on behalf of our entertainment clients and other rights holders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist managers with music royalty audits of record companies, music publishers, and merchandising companies, on behalf of clients that include many Multi-Platinum and Grammy-winning artists, writers, and producers
• Download and summarize royalty statements
• Review and summarize music industry contracts (recording, publishing, etc.)
• Combine and format large electronic datasets
• Maintain organization of electronic files and folders
• Analyze data to find underpayments of royalties and create claim schedules
• Assist with fieldwork
• Conduct Internet research
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

Be a self-motivated and detail-oriented analytical thinker

This is a non-exempt, overtime eligible position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $60,000 - $64,000 . Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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