Manager, Neighboring Rights - The Orchard

• Ensure eligible content is delivered to collection societies.
• Work extensively within Microsoft Excel and proprietary/collection society systems to perform a variety of metadata-based tasks.
• Investigate opportunities to maximize collections within territories by performing analysis of collections at both a society and client level. Perform catalog cleanups at societies to ensure eligible, unregistered content is backfilled and ineligible, registered content is taken down.
• Maintain strong knowledge of internal and external proprietary platform technology, along with the processes that pertain to it (e.g. claiming, registration, troubleshooting).
• Communicate regularly with your societies to ensure all technical issues are addressed and that deliveries are received successfully, and oversee conflict resolutions as they pertain to our rights and the required communication with societies and third parties.
• Support the Label Management and Client services teams by responding to internal queries regarding both your societies and general Neighboring Rights collections.
• Ensuring timely receipt of distributions from societies and supporting the royalty processing team to resolve any queries relating to payments and supporting data. 

• Office-first role, in office 4 days a week.
• 3+ years of work experience, preferably in the music or entertainment industry.
• Second language preferred.
• Experience working with large, complex data sets in a variety of formats; direct experience working with music metadata. Proficiency in SQL, RStudio, Google, Apple, and Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.
• Candidate should be well-organized, attentive to detail, and should constantly meet and/or exceed performance objectives (e.g. delivery goals, registration deadlines).
• Comfort in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Adaptable to evolving workload, not afraid to ask questions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; experience working with international partners is a plus.

What We Give You

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day  
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best 
• Opportunities to connect with our valuable resources, such as our Counsel of Equity & Progressive Action (CEPA), a group created by our employees tasked with developing and implementing innovative solutions to advance a globally-shared goal of ensuring fair and inclusive spaces for all
• 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 
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.  
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next  
• Time off for a winter recess 

About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading music distribution company operating in 45 markets worldwide –  distributing music from independent artists, including Ozuna, Skepta, Jorja Smith, and Kelsea Ballerini. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with labels of all sizes to make their music and video available across hundreds of digital and physical retailers worldwide. The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.