Vendor Content Specialist

EMPIRE is a premier and dynamic music company that prides itself on the development and support of independent artists. We are a rapidly growing firm that has been making waves in the music industry, with an extensive portfolio that spans multiple genres and reaches audiences worldwide. We have become the largest independent record label in the U.S., with a significant global presence covering Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, and North and South America. We keep ourselves busy with a large range of music-related services, from original content and marketing to distribution and recordings. Our commitment to artistic creativity, innovation, and progressive business solutions forms the foundation of our corporate culture. We believe in fostering talent, not just in our artists but also within our professional teams. As we continue to expand, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. The Role EMPIRE is looking for a Vendor Content Specialist to join our downtown San Francisco office. This role will report to the VP of Operations - Publishing and manage, improve, and grow EMPIRE’s Publishing Catalog to support our partnerships, specifically with The Mechanical Licensing Collective. The MLC distributes digital audio and mechanical royalties to eligible self-administered songwriters, composers, lyricists, music publishers, administrators, and CMOs. As Vendor Content Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Catalog registrations, reconciliation, vendor acknowledgment files/error reporting along with fixes, database management, department queries, SFTP folder management, catalog management, and DURP Project (Distributor Unmatched Recordings Portal).
• Matching sound recording data to musical works data through a combination of cross-referencing available data points and performing outside research.
• Extensively investigating source data for accurate matching.
• Performing various data entry and clean-up tasks.
• Reviewing and confirming the work of Empire Catalog vs MLC Database or other Rightsholders.
• Providing feedback and commentary on issues/conflicts to Client Managers.
• Collaborating and researching on internal development to improve matching and research strategies.
• Continually updating and improving work processes based on results of prior work and newly received data.
• Developing and maintaining a full EMPIRE MLC strategy based on writer shares, revenue, and usage data.

The Focus Areas may inevitably evolve and change over time to meet changing business needs. Key Notes for Success:

• 3+ years of experience building and maintaining publishing catalogs and working vendor relationships.
• Bachelor’s Degree or similar skills and experience.
• Hands-on experience inputting and correcting large data sets.
• A solid foundation of Publishing/Works knowledge and the relationship to Sound Recordings.
• Experience with CWR, CSV, DDEX-DSR, and all other formats related to Music Publishing.
• Experience with managing summary, error, and vendor usage data.

Pay Range: $26.00- $36.00/hour + benefits + discretionary bonus + profit sharing program. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If you are passionate about the music industry and looking for a challenging role in a fast-paced, innovative environment, apply today. We look forward to hearing from you. At EMPIRE, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. Additional Info Job Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Middle Level, Coordinator Job Function: Publishing Admin, Administrative #J-18808-Ljbffr