Manager, Artist Royalties

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

How we LEAD:

The Artist Royalty Manager will be responsible for maintaining royalty processes pertaining to Artist, Producer and other sound recording participant accountings.  This is a key role to help ensure that we are accurately reporting royalties to artists and third parties in accordance with the applicable contracts and licenses. 

This position affords the right candidate exposure to all aspects of artist royalty reporting and many key players in the business space.  The right candidate will have a passion for music and be hungry to learn and grow in the business of music.

How you'll CREATE:

• Analyze artist contracts for royalty obligations and prepare corresponding contract brief summaries

• Entry of royalty terms related to artists, producers or third parties into system. Create new accounts, add related royalty rates, link new products and run reports

• Ensure all artist royalty contract entries are compliant with internal controls

• Responsible for expense and recoupment analysis as it may relate to royalty accounts

• Make any necessary system corrections or royalty adjustments

• Manage period end tasks and payout reports

• Manage vendor set ups and royalty payments

• Serve as a point of contact for artist royalty clients

• Coordinate and complete special projects as assigned and needed

Bring your VIBE:

• Minimum 3 years-experience in similar role at a recorded music company

• Four year college degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting artist contracts and artist statements

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Candidate must be detail oriented, a good decision maker and have a positive attitude

• Self-motivated.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in fast paced environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Working knowledge of royalty accounting systems

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services

• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants

• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

• 2-weeks paid Winter Break

• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
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Salary Range:

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.