Deal Specialist

Job Description

Job Description:

Job Title: Deal Entry Specialist, Global Catalog

A little bit about our team:

The Global Catalog Research and Rights Administration Group is a subdivision of Rhino Entertainment Company's Business & Legal Affairs Department and is responsible for researching WMG's rights to exploit its existing catalog recordings in response to queries from Rhino, WMG Global Catalog, and WMG's Synch and Master Use Licensing Groups. The Research Group is also responsible for creating and maintaining the various internal systems used for rights administration across WMG's vast catalog.

Your role:

The Deal Entry Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of our data for our labels' recording, merchandise, distribution, and licensing agreements upon which all of our departments rely. You'll work directly with Global Catalog Business Affairs and WMG label data teams to clarify key terms and help answer questions from all levels around the company.

Here you'll get to:
• Key all pertinent data in the Rights Administration Database (''RAD'') which will flow into downstream systems for review by various business units across WMG
• Work with label attorneys and rights administration staff to confirm interpretations of contract language and apply standard contractual business practices to RAD entries
• Submit deals to Business and Legal Affairs staff for review, making any necessary changes and resubmitting for approval as applicable.

About you:
• 3-5 years' experience in contract administration or rights management preferred.
• Firsthand experience interpreting and summarizing various types of entertainment contracts including recording deals, license agreements, catalog buyouts.
• Demonstrate strong multitasking abilities and ability to quickly pivot as business priorities shift.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and music industry knowledge.

We'd love it if you also had:
• A passion for the intersection of music, business law, and technology.
• Familiar with the recorded music and music publishing industries as well as related legal issues.

About us:

Warner Music Group is all about our people. We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music, every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart from the rest of the industry by embracing a philosophy of innovation that is part of our company's DNA.

Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the biggest forces in music today.

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Job Posting Range

Job Posting Ranges are included for NYC based and 100% remote roles where talent can be located in NYC. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwjo0p-3-138-200-66-42 in your application.