Primary Wave Music is the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world. As a Rights Coordinator, you will support the Rights Department by managing music rights, tracking royalties, and ensuring compliance with copyright laws and industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Copyright & Database Management: Maintain and update databases of musical works, rights holders, licenses, and key dates; research ownership, splits, and royalty sources across PROs/CMOs, SoundExchange, publisher portals, and other industry platforms
- Rights Administration & Documentation: Support accurate recordkeeping of ownership, licensing, agreements, and royalty income; assist with Letters of Direction and rights/revenue transfers
- Contract Support: Collaborate with Rights and Business Affairs teams to track key contract dates, acquisitions, and compliance requirements
- Licensing & Royalty Support: assist with licensing and support the team in administering royalties for a rapidly growing catalog of legendary music
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in music copyright administration, licensing, royalty management, or music publishing preferred
- Strong knowledge of copyright law, licensing practices, and domestic and international PROs, CMOs, the MLC, and neighboring rights organizations, including familiarity with international copyright laws and practices
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, solid written and verbal communication, and proficiency in music copyright databases, publishing administration portals, and industry software
- Ability to travel as needed and collaborate across teams, with a preferred understanding of music publishing and distribution agreements, performance rights, neighboring rights, and related music rights
Benefits
- Healthcare plan
- 401(k)
- Short- and long-term disability
- Holidays
- Life insurance
- Hybrid work schedule
- Personal and vacation time off
Company Overview
Primary Wave is a provider of a full-service entertainment company with expertise in talent, literary, and music management. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.primarywave.com.