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

Every performance tells a story — and behind each one is information that helps ensure BMI’s songwriters, composers and publishers are paid accurately and on time.

As a Distribution Processor, you’ll play an important role in that process. You’ll work with information from a variety of sources, using BMI systems, tools and resources to support the accurate and timely distribution of royalty payments to our affiliates. Processing teams across our department perform work that requires attention to detail, sound decision-making and a commitment to quality.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys detailed work, thrives in a production-focused environment and wants to learn more about the systems and processes behind music royalty distribution.

Position Summary

Processes information from a variety of sources using systems, tools and resources that support the accurate and timely distribution of royalty payments to BMI affiliates.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Essential Functions: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

· Processes cue sheets, links performances and performs other necessary tasks to meet team goals and deadlines.

· Maintains best practices as learned from continuous training on systems, procedures and decision-making.

· Applies policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to this business function.

· Communicates with management on a regular basis regarding work-related issues and questions.

· Meets established departmental goals for quantity and quality.

· Performs all tasks and functions handled by a specific team.

· Maintains knowledge of industry and affiliate changes through a variety of sources (industry blogs, BMI360, on-line content, and/or updates shared by co-workers and leaders).

· Regular attendance.

· Supports BMI Core Values and cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion.

· Other duties as assigned.

Specific to Distribution and Administration Services Audio-Visual Team

· Identifies performances on cable stations, digital audio sources and any other audio-visual identification needs.

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands:

Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance functions of this job.

· Sitting, talking, hearing, walking.

· Concentrated mental and visual attention with normal hand-eye coordination.

· Clarity of vision at 20 inches; corrected or uncorrected.

· Generally negligible physical effort, but occasional moving of 1 to 10 lb. items.

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:

Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the functions of this job.

Normal office conditions.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Experience: Experience or familiarity with an operational/processing role.

Skills and Abilities: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

· Knowledge of music industry or active participation in the music community highly preferred.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficient keyboard and PC skills.

· Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, ever-changing, detail-oriented work environment.

· Effective decision-making skills to determine when and how to escalate problems or questions.

· Demonstrate a passion for music.

· Foreign language helpful but not required.

· Ability to organize and prioritize work.

· Ability to interact professionally with others at all levels.

· Ability to work in a team or independently with minimal supervision.

· Initiative.

· Good problem-solving ability.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:

Personal computer and associated software. Normal office equipment.

License(s)/Certifications Required: None

What Success Looks Like

· You take pride in getting the details right and understand how accurate processing supports accurate royalty payments.

· You consistently balance quality, productivity and deadlines.

· You learn new systems, processes and guidelines and apply that knowledge effectively in your day-to-day work.

· You recognize when something doesn’t look right, use good judgment and know when to ask questions or escalate an issue.

· You stay organized and focused while working through detailed information and changing priorities.

· You contribute to the success of the team while also being comfortable owning your individual responsibilities.

· You continue building your knowledge of BMI, our affiliates and the music industry.

Why Join Us?

At BMI, the work behind the music matters.

As part of Distribution and Administration Services, you’ll contribute directly to one of BMI’s most important responsibilities — making sure royalties reach the songwriters, composers and publishers we represent accurately and on time.

You’ll have the opportunity to learn how music moves from performances and reporting data through the royalty distribution process, build knowledge across an important area of the music industry and develop skills that can grow with you throughout your career at BMI.

If you enjoy detailed work, solving problems, learning new things and being part of a team whose work directly supports music creators, we’d love to meet you!

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Team members may be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

“Commonly associated” is not intended to mean always or only. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.