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 promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is the leading global music publisher with more than 57 offices in 47 countries. UMPG has some of the most important contemporary songwriters and artists on its global roster. UMPG is also the leading production music group in the world with a diverse and comprehensive portfolio of UPPM-owned repertoire. UPPM is the preeminent supplier of high-level production music throughout the world and serves the burgeoning business that creates, produces, and licenses music for use in film/TV, advertising, broadcast and corporate clients.
How we LEAD:
The Director of Global Royalty serves as a key pillar within UMPG’s global administration team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Royalty, the Director role encompasses ownership of income processing, income circulation across territories, and team oversight. Leadership experience, masterful communication, and a drive towards the future are keys to success.
How You’ll Create
Oversee income processing for UMPG’s global administration system for all territories including North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and all UMPG affiliate territories
Manage the workload and workflow for the greater Royalty team, seeking to maintain a highly efficient, accurate, and data rich operation
Partner with internal administration teams to manage the income circulation process across territories each quarter, adhering to strict deadlines and control procedures
Manage income circulation messaging and customer service for all UMPG affiliate territories, building strong relationships around the world
Actively engage with UMPG’s finance team to ensure a strong partnership between global administration and finance counterparts
Provide leadership, mentoring, and support for the Global Royalty team, seeking to maintain and elevate a world class publishing administration operation
Contribute to the building of new system tools and the implementation of new technologies within UMPG’s Global Royalty system, partnering with teams cross divisionally and around the world
Prepare metrics, presentations and reporting of key performance indicators each quarter
Execute ad hoc projects and delegated tasks as needed
Bring Your Vibe
5+ years of highly effective leadership and team management in a music administration setting
Proven experience adhering to a strict recurring deadline schedule while navigating competing priorities
Advanced user of Microsoft products with a heavy emphasis on Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Ability to work in a bespoke systems landscape
Experience preparing accounting reconciliations
Experience representing business interests in the building of proprietary information systems
Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships internally and externally
MBA or CPA completion a plus, with undergraduate studies in business administration, accounting, or music business preferred
Perks Playlist:
Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
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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 promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
Our vast catalog of recordings and songs stretches back over a century and comprises the largest, most diverse and culturally rich collection of music ever assembled.
As digital technology refashions the world, our unmatched commitment to lead in developing new services, platforms and business models for the delivery of music and related content empowers innovators and allows new commercial and artistic opportunities to flourish.
Knowing that music, a powerful force for good in the world, is unique in its ability to inspire people and bring them together, we work with our artists and employees to serve our communities.
We are the home for music’s greatest artists, innovators and entrepreneurs.
Together, we are UMG, the Universal Music Group.