Analyst, Income Tracking

At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en.

Why join Sony Music Group?

Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.

This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

Job Purpose: Lead research across multiple facets of SMP income tracking.

What You’ll Do: (job responsibilities)

• Collaboration with staff across multiple departments to meet expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment

• Use multiple systems and resources to ensure royalties are effectively tracked with a focus on physical, digital & stream mechanicals

• Responsible for identification and recovery of income on royalty shortfalls

• Assist with questions from outside departments to ensure proper processing & quality assurance

• Assist with cyclical royalty summaries & financial reporting

• Assist with ad hoc requests/projects

Who You Are: (skills and experience required)

• Solid understanding of copyright economics and industry standard accounting principles and practices

• A highly organized person that pays close attention to the details

• You strive for efficiency & effectiveness in your responsibilities

• You are a clear and effective communicator

• Exceptional interpersonal relationship building

• Demonstrated ability to lead and foster teamwork and unity within a department

• You have a strategic mindset and lean on data to inform and track business goals

• Advanced proficiency of various computer applications such as MS Excel, with the ability to quickly learn programs that work with large volumes of data (Power BI)

• 3 or more years of income tracking, royalties, and/or other related experience required

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• 7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume frequently require extended working hours for evening and late-night events
   

What We Give You:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey

• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork

• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching

• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans

• We invest in your professional growth & development

• Time off for a winter recess

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.