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Full-Time

Assistant Manager

Writer & Publisher Relations

Posted on 10/1/2024

Kobalt Music Group

Kobalt Music Group

501-1,000 employees

Music publishing and rights management services

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$26.15 - $29.42Hourly

Junior, Mid

New York, NY, USA

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • prior experience working with a production music library, film and tv licensing company or studio
  • experience reviewing, ingesting, and maintaining music cue sheets
  • experience in a client-facing, account management role in the music industry
  • understanding of music publishing, music copyright, performing rights organizations (PROs), digital service providers (DSPs), and royalty flow
  • ability to cultivate long-lasting relationships with clients and colleagues
  • highly organized, with an ability to balance independent tasks and collaborative projects
  • analytical mindset and attention to detail with sensitivity to confidential information and material
  • natural team-player that can adapt to changing priorities while maintaining professionalism and poise in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Responsibilities
  • Fostering and maintain relationships with members of Kobalt’s songwriter and publisher roster acting as the primary point-of-contact for administrative inquiries, as well as providing solutions to internal queries from internal departments.
  • You oversee client agreement onboarding and catalog ingestion as well as maintain and optimize client account information, ensuring that Kobalt is well-positioned for efficient catalog registration, royalty collection, and ongoing administration for the duration of our clients’ publishing and administration agreements.
  • You work cross-functionally with Business Affairs, Copyright, Creative, Synch, Royalties, and Finance as well as with Kobalt’s Operations department to support the accurate production and distribution of client royalty statements.
  • You provide insights on client account performance to internal stakeholders, senior management, and clients and their representatives.
  • You develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Kobalt’s services, and its internal systems and operations.

Kobalt Music Group operates in the global music industry, providing services to artists, songwriters, publishers, and music labels. The company offers a range of services including music publishing, rights management, and royalty collection. Kobalt's technology platform allows clients to access real-time data about their income and activities, ensuring they have full visibility over their earnings and rights. This focus on transparency and control distinguishes Kobalt from traditional music services. The company uses a performance-based revenue model, meaning it only earns when its clients do, and it allows creators to retain 100% ownership of their work. Kobalt's goal is to empower music creators by enhancing their financial returns and providing them with the tools they need to succeed.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$2.2B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Kobalt's recent $450 million revolving credit facility and $266.5 million raised through asset-backed securities significantly boost its financial stability and growth potential.
  • Partnerships with platforms like beatBread and signing deals with indie publishers like Umbrella Songs expand Kobalt's service offerings and client base.
  • The launch of the updated Client Portal with the 'Collection Gap' tool demonstrates Kobalt's commitment to innovation and enhancing client experience.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive nature of the music industry means Kobalt must continuously innovate to maintain its edge over traditional and emerging music services.
  • High-profile executive departures to competitors, such as Tom Sansone to SoundCloud, could impact Kobalt's strategic direction and operational efficiency.

What makes Kobalt Music Group unique

  • Kobalt leverages advanced technology to provide real-time access to income and activity data, ensuring unparalleled transparency for clients.
  • The company's performance-based revenue model aligns its interests with those of its clients, unlike traditional music services that may have conflicting priorities.
  • Kobalt's flexible contracts allow creators to retain 100% ownership of their work, offering more control over their future compared to conventional music deals.

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