Associate Director, Creative-NA

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM About the Company BMI is a mission-driven organization at the forefront of music rights and creator advocacy. Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, BMI is a global leader in music rights management. Currently representing the public performance rights in over 25 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million artists. BMI negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are publicly performed. About the Role POSITION SUMMARY: Recruits and assists prospective writers and publishers to BMI by performing the following duties either personally or through the direction of others. FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB Maintains a working knowledge of BMI’s role in the music industry, its competitive pressures, and how those matters impact BMI writers and publishers. Manages the relationship between BMI and its affiliates by answering affiliate inquiries about BMI policies, practices and royalty payments. Explains in detail the services BMI offers affiliates by answering affiliate inquiries about BMI policies, practices, and royalty payments. Establishes and maintains relationships with music industry executives and professionals. Develops relationships with up-and-coming music professionals, songwriters, artists, and tastemakers to secure future talent for BMI. Presents programs to industry and community groups regarding BMI. Facilitates the relationships between BMI affiliates and the music industry by networking with industry professionals. Attends music industry events as a representative of BMI. Educates the music community on the role and function of BMI. Acts as a liaison between Creative team members and senior management, and interacts with creative executives from other BMI offices in order to recruit and retain affiliates most desirable to BMI. Listens to new musical works in person and as sent to BMI by affiliates, with the hope of providing information to assist the writers in marketing them within the industry. Analyze affiliates royalty income in order to project future earnings to support bank loans. Works with senior executives on special projects, such as showcases, studies, and meetings, as requested. Assists with other duties as assigned. Regular attendance. Supports our BMI Core Values and cultivates a culture of diversity and inclusion. POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred. Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in the music industry Skills and Abilities: Ability to analyze songs and music for commercial success Working knowledge of the song and music process from conception to hit status Working knowledge of music industry trade and professional organizations Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Experience working with and maintaining database systems and reports, as well as word processing and spreadsheets. Able to establish a constructive and informative relationship with employees, management, writers and publishers Ability to interact professionally with a divers employee population, and with all levels of staff and management Able to work independently and with good judgment Attention to detail Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines Strong typing and proofreading skills Benefits & Perks We take care of our people, here’s what you can expect when joining the team: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with employer match on 100% of the first 4%. Flexible Spending Accounts Hybrid Office Schedule & Remote Friday's Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits Paid Vacation & Sick/Personal Time Paid Volunteer Time Off 12 Paid Holidays Summer Half-Days Company Paid Life Insurance Up To 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave Tuition Assistance Program Commuter Benefits (New York) Employee Resource Groups Entertainment discounts and access to BMI concerts and events in our offices Employee appreciation events and holiday parties hosted at all office locations