Carl Fischer Music is seeking a full time Music Licensing Associate. The ideal candidate will have a general understanding of music publishing and copyright, and have previous experience in this field.
Our Company History
For over 150 years, Carl Fischer Music Publishing Company has been a leader in educational music publishing. Since its founding in 1872, Carl Fischer Music has had a deep and abiding commitment to sharing traditional and contemporary classical music with the world.
The Carl Fischer Music catalog is made up of a large and diverse selection of music, musical literature, and pedagogy from premiere composers of the past and present. Our publications cross multiple genres, from Concert to Symphonic Music, Classical and Choral while representing instrumental categories such as concert band, orchestra, piano, vocal, string, fretted instruments, brass, woodwind and percussion. Carl Fischer Music publications are available for purchase at over 2,000 retailers worldwide.
A little about the New York team
Based in New York City, our agile team is a combination of musicians and non-musicians who love collaborating across departments, thinking creatively to problem solve challenges big and small, being resourceful and making things happen. Summed up, our office has the ingenuity and enthusiasm of a start-up, only you get to enjoy the ultimate work/life balance. No crazy hours. No weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Process incoming licensing inquiries
- Issue licenses, administer document execution, and follow-up for payment
- Create and manage digital record of fully executed license agreements
- Research status of copyrights dates, royalty rates, and publication info
- Prepare licensee databases and assist in licensing marketing activities
- Register new titles with performing rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI)
- Enter contract and transaction data into licensing database
- Filing, photocopying, and various administrative functions
- Collaborate with royalty and accounting departments to process transactions and statements
- Research and review legal documents for accuracy and completion
- Assist in the analysis of revenue sources and income
- Assist with annual royalty review with the Royalty Manager
- Assist Editors with filling out template composer agreements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience in music or book publishing or in licensing is required
- Knowledge/background in classical music is essential
- Strong customer service and fee negotiation skills
- Proactive and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and efficiently
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask and learn new systems and processes
- High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Access, Word)
- Knowledge of Excel Macros/JavaScript or Python a plus
Compensation will depend upon prior experience. Excellent benefits package offered after 3 months of employment.
To apply, send a current resume and cover letter in which you should refer to your knowledge of/background in music.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
