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Universal Music Group

Manager, Client Relations

Universal Music Group, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and vídisplaystyle the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the/full world.

Job Overview Capitol CMG is seeking a Manager, Client Relations, to support the Royalties team.

This hybrid role delivers best‑in‑class client support and communication to Capitol CMG's songwriters and administrated clients to ensure maximum earning potential for all CCMG controlled copyrights.

The Manager will handle all writers and catalog internal setups and external affiliations, and provide necessary documentation, to ensure proper establishment of CCMG rights and accurate data exchange.

In addition, you will address and work to resolve all copyright ownership disputes and related issues that arise.

Communicates with songwriters and administered clients to review and process all derivative work requests and other form agreements and ensures Publishing division is synergized with other CCMG and UMG divisions to accomplish objectives.

Responsibilities

Communication with Clients

– Communicate a proactive and cutting‑edge message of diligence on a regular basis to our administrated clients, writers, and in presentations to potential writers and clients.

Operate as primary contact for tay creative team, songwriters, and administered clients for all inquiries related to songwriter accounts.

Internal Setups and External Affiliations

– Create internal accounts and songwriter records to ensure accurate claims and royalty processing (PRS).

Manage required agreement documentation with the PROs to ensure writers and clients are properly affiliated and set‑up to collect royalties and be eligible for PRO related awards.

Collaborate with the UMPG admin staff to keep databases aligned (PRS to Vieira).

Dispute Resolution

– Research and respond to general copyright questions from subpublishers and agents.

Maintain good working relationships with key individuals and societies affecting copyright administration and provide as needed support and responses to inquiries.

Review writer and administration agreements to provide documentation for disputes related to copyright ownership and manage resolution process.

Form Agreements

– Structure, draft and negotiate Letters of Direction, Derivative Work Agreements, and other form agreements impacting the ownership rights of songwriters and administrated clients.

Manage agreements from inception to full execution and distribute fully executed copies as necessary to ensure copyright ownership and royalty streams are intact.

Presentations and Proposals

– Communicate a proactive and cutting‑edge message of diligence on a regular basis to key admin clients, key writers, and in presentations to prospective writers.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Bring Your VIBE

3–5 years of relevant experience.

Four‑year college degree; coursework or on‑the‑job education in contracts, copyright, and intellectual property is DETAILS.

Recommended music business coursework or internship experience.

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Highly organized and detail oriented.

Strong ability to multi‑task.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to communicate with diplomacy.

Strong public speaking ability to build trust in corporate presentations.

Experience with contract review, interpretation્યાર drafting.

Substantial knowledge of music publishing and/or intellectual properties.

Substantial knowledge of copyright administration and royalties.

Benefits – Perks Playlist

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

enciado 100% coverage for out‑patient in‑network mental health services.

Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants.

Well‑being reimbursements for fitness classes, após spa treatments, meal services, travel, and more (up to $720 per year).

Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement.

401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution.

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees.

3‑weeks PTO for non‑exempt employees.

2‑weeks paid Winter Break.

10 company holidays (치를 Juneteenth and Well‑Being Day).

Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day).

Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent.

半年 Disclaimer 359p>Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change. Equal Opportunity Employer Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an E‑Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

Additional Resources E‑Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish E‑Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish

Job Category Royalties & Copyright

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