Jobs at BMI

Executive Assistant - ATL006

Responsibilities / Duties

Assists the Vice President by performing the following duties:

• Manages supervisor’s calendar and independently schedules appointments.
• Screens incoming calls and correspondence and responds independently when appropriate.
• Prepares memorandums outlining and explaining new administrative procedures and policies to the supervisor’s direct reports, and monitors compliance.
• Arranges programs, events or conferences by arranging for facilities and caterer, issuing information or invitations, coordinating speakers and controlling event budget.
• Prepares records such as agendas, notices, minutes and resolutions for meetings under the supervisor’s responsibility.
• Composes and prepares confidential correspondence, reports and other complex documents.
• Files documents, organizes and maintains filing system.
• Creates and maintains database and spreadsheet files.
• Arranges complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries, compiles documents for travel-related meetings.
• Assists in gathering information and inputting final numbers for departmental budget.
• Manages supplies for department.
• Manages departmental invoices and submits to accounting for payment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with and maintaining database systems and reports, as well as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Highest level of confidentiality.
• Able to establish a constructive and informative relationship with employees, management, and vendors.
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse employee population, and with all levels of staff and management.
• Able to work independently and with good judgment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
• Strong typing and proofreading skills.

Senior Director of Finance and Accounting - L110

Responsibilities / Duties

• Responsible for performing tasks and managing assigned departmental functions as outlined below as well as identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiencies when applicable.
• Assist VP/Controller as described and act as project manager for special projects as needed.
• This individual will be responsible for the finances of a variety of strategic initiatives.
• The planning, which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
• Business Planning and Strategic Initiatives. Development of Operational Business Plans for Landmark, Outside (3rd Party) Venture and BMI including:
• Preparing detailed financial forecasts, performing necessary due diligence and reviews, preparing narratives for strategic plans, business plans and operational reviews.
• Finance/Accounting Project Management: Manage small to mid-sized financial project to agreed upon specifications, to completion on deadline and with quantifiable results.
• Define, recommend and execute strategic direction for cost reduction initiatives.
• Prepare detailed ad hoc reports and financial summaries for the use of Senior Management and the Landmark/BMI Board of Directors.
• Prepare and deliver financial and strategic presentations for the use of Senior Management and the Landmark/BMI Board of Directors.
• Financial Liaison for Landmark Subsidiaries, Partnerships.
• Execute company’s budgeting/forecasting process.
• Assist VP/Controller and company officers with the preparation of annual budgets.
• Analyze and prepare expense schedules for support documentation.
• Contribute to long-term strategic and operational planning and forecasting as needed.
• Maintain documentation repository for audit purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years accounting experience.
• Minimum 3 years management or supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office with advanced.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks while meeting assigned deadlines.
• Ability to understand related accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally, in a professional manner.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to changes.
• Ability to work effectively alone or as member of a team.
• Possess and demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.

Director, Writer Publisher Relations - LA130

Responsibilities / Duties

• Increases BMI's market share by performing the following duties either personally or through the direction of others.
• Identify and affiliate new songwriters and songwriter/artists to grow the BMI repertoire in the genres of Pop, Adult Contemporary and Rock, by effectively providing collaborative and creative opportunities between songwriters, writer/producers and writer/artists
• Exceptional knowledge and working relationships within the songwriter community, music publishing professional managers, record producers, recording studios, producer/writer management and A&R executives to facilitate the relationships between BMI, its affiliates and the music industry.
• Solid understanding of music industry dynamics and an ability to hear hit tunes and generate weekly reports of creative activities to VP, LA Writer-Publisher Relations Department.
• Knowledge of copyright to better manage and support the relationship between BMI and its songwriter and music publishing community, as well as participate in existing outreach affiliation programs, including showcases, music industry panels and workshops and seminars.
• Develop and initiate songwriter/music publishing opportunities by working with industry leaders and managers looking to create new collaborative opportunities between the industry and BMI.
• Must develop a working understanding of BMI’s policies, practices and royalty distribution system in order to accommodate general email inquiries, general affiliate calls and walk-in meetings.
• Reviews recorded material sent to BMI by affiliates and compose correspondence in reply.
• Monitors and analyzes new trends in music, including Billboard chart activity, as instructed and new business development impacting BMI.
• Works with senior executives on special projects such as showcases, studies and meetings, as directed.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years experience in the music industry.
• Ability to analyze songs and music for commercial success
• Working knowledge of the song and music process from conception to hit status.
• Working knowledge of music industry trade and professional organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with and maintaining database systems and reports, as well as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Able to establish a constructive and informative relationship with employees, management, writers and publishers
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse employee population, and with all levels of staff and management.
• Able to work independently and with good judgment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
• Strong typing and proofreading skills.

Assistant - LA129

Responsibilities / Duties

• Assists the Vice President by performing the following duties.
• Must learn company policies and procedures to effectively assist affiliates through phone calls, e-mails and meetings.
• Composes and types routine correspondence.
• Organizes and maintains filing systems, copies and files correspondence.
• Answers and screens supervisors telephone calls, as directed.
• Relieves receptionist, as directed.
• Greets scheduled visitors and delivers to appropriate area or person.
• Assists with special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 - 2 years administrative experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with and maintaining database systems and reports, as well as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Able to establish a constructive and informative relationship with employees, management, writers and publishers.
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse employee population, and with all levels of staff and management.
• Able to work independently and with good judgment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
• Strong typing and proofreading skills.
• Working knowledge of the music industry

Sr. Manager, Business Control Solutions - N969

Responsibilities / Duties

• This position serve as a member of the Business Control Solutions group that will primarily support the department in conducting business process/controls reviews to help minimize risk and maximize efficiencies throughout the company.
• The professional will work with departments to understand, analyze and enhance business processes.
• The ideal candidate will have public accounting, internal audit or consulting experience.
• The individual should be self sufficient, well rounded, a strong communicator and be capable of performing various activities from internal auditing to process re-engineering across multiple functions.
• Ability to lead or support Internal Audits or Business Process Assessments.
• Assist with determining scope and approach for projects.
• Interviewing various levels of employees.
• Documenting business processes.
• Execute procedures, perform detailed data analysis, reach conclusions, document results and suggest ideas for control improvements or opportunities to increase efficiencies.
• Recognize relevant financial statement and operational issues from basic analysis and identify potential non-compliance with standards.
• Ability to communicate through written reports or verbally in an effective manner.
• Utilize various software tools for data extraction for project support as well as ad hoc reports for BMI senior management.
• Participate in and support other BMI initiatives/projects by serving as an internal controls expert.
• Conduct external audits of BMI licensees to ensure compliance with the BMI license agreement.
• Support the annual project planning process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years audit/consulting or other relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Project Management techniques and.
• Knowledge of financial,/operational, information technology internal controls methodology.
• Understanding of Business Process Re-engineering techniques (gap analysis, business requirements, etc).
• Familiarity with audit tools and retrieval packages (i.e. Visio, Audit Command Language (ACL) and Electronic Workpaper Systems).
• Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with team members.
• Ability to interact and communicate with BMI personnel at all levels and external auditors/consultants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Able to present ideas in an easy to understand and engaging manner.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality/discretion.
• Ability to clearly communicate, both written and verbally.
• License(s)/Certifications Preferred: CIA, CISA, and/or CPA.

Associate Director - N963

Responsibilities / Duties

• Independently develop new licensing opportunities, both through customer outreach and working with Senior Director of Business Development and other members of the New Media & Strategic Development group on strategic category planning.
• Responsible for oversight and development of new features and greater efficiencies for e-commerce and other IT systems used to generate licensing revenue streams, and for reporting on the progress of those initiatives to the Senior Director of Business Development and other members of the New Media & Strategic Development group.
• Supervise sales assistant who, among other functions, maintains existing customer relationships, conducts online research, recruits new customers for the company’s internet licenses, maintains online communications for bmi.com/new media as well as the NM SharePoint website and NM/WP SharePoint website, Systems Administration Management, and e-commerce.
• Formulates strategic category planning along with other members of New Media & Strategic Development group.
• Contribute to formulation of New Media & Strategic Development annual business plan with specific focus on business development and licensing operations aspects of the plan.
• Independently identifies new licensing revenue opportunities.
• Initiating, through direct customer outreach, new customer relationships and maintaining inherent ones.
• Plans and oversees the implementation of licensing and renewal campaigns with the Senior Director of Business Development.
• Designing, and specifying the content of, sales and marketing communications to potential customers with the Senior Director of Business Development.
• Manages contract compliance in conjunction with Senior Director of Business Affairs.
• Develops standard inquiries regarding company’s Internet Licenses and frequently asked questions/concerns in conjunction with Senior Director of Business Development.
• Lead project manager for online communications for new media section of bmi.com.
• Responsible for oversight and development of new features and greater efficiencies on e-commerce initiative.
• Oversee and administer Systems Administration Management.
• Manages sales assistant’s ongoing customer support and service (and directly performs this function in novel, sensitive or complex situations).
• Supervise sales assistant with respect to all of his/her other functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year college or university program certificate, or equivalent education.
• Three to Five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of new media marketplace.
• Strong understanding of business and content models.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications and sales/customer relations skills.
• Facility with financial/quantitative, copyright law and information technology concepts.
• Strong project management skills.
• Analytical, documentation and problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Director, International Administration - N964

Responsibilities / Duties

• Act as a key business contact for International copyright and royalty matters.
• Position oversees all aspects of International Administration which include but are not limited to Copyright Counterclaims, International Live Performance Notifications, Direct Licensing, Copyright Information Notices, Agreements, Royalty Inquiries and Adjustments.
• Works closely with direct supervisor on business process evaluation, systems development and distributions to foreign societies.
• Prioritizes and manages workflow.
• Measures productivity.
• Evaluates, researches and assesses information, both mathematical and verbal analysis.
• Resolves conflicts.
• Provides support to direct supervisor.
• Communicates regularly with BMI staff and outside parties.
• Secures and distributes required documents.
• Acts as a key contact for International copyright and royalty matters.
• Works with Information Technology on systems development.
• Tests new systems.
• Assists with special projects, as required.
• Directly supervises departmental employees.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of music business experience a must!
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Must be detail oriented and possess good judgement.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Foreign language preferred (not required)

New Media Account Executive - N949

Responsibilities / Duties

• The New Media & Strategic Development Account Executive supports the sales and customer relationship management functions including database management and campaign fulfillment for the New Media and Strategic Development team.
• Assists in research of opportunities and recruits new customers for the company’s new media licenses by performing the following duties:
• Conducts research to identify potential customers for the company’s New Media Licenses and prepares related reports. Creates, manages and maintains the extensive data in customer and prospect databases.
• Books new accounts and performs routine system and data maintenance.
• Assists Director Financial Analysis is sourcing data and creating financial reports.
• Manages Rate Court Calendar to ensure timely response and management reporting on status.
• Analyzes business models of potential customers to assist in determining appropriate licenses.
• Prepares and sends sales and marketing communications to potential customers.
• Proactively solicits new internet licenses.
• Manages small website sales and renewals.
• Manages contract compliance for small sites.
• Responds to inquiries regarding the company’s Internet Licenses.
• Provides ongoing customer support and service.
• Implements system maintenance to customer management and other databases.
• Provides general administrative support to Associate Director, Internet Licensing and the New Media And Strategic Development team as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 - 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Access, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Knowledge of new media marketplace including websites, mobile carriers, and social networks.
• Basic understanding of business and content models of new media customers.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.

Part Time BDS Specialist - N966

Responsibilities / Duties

• Performs research activities for the department.
• This research includes telephone, CD-ROM, Internet and internal systems.
• The role primarily involves lead generation and account maintenance through Tele Qualifying/Verification calls.
• Pro-active outbound calling to various markets to identify licensable music use.
• Research via telephone, CD-ROM, Internet and internal systems.
• Updating internal systems.
• Generate leads through TQ calls.
• Verification calls to assist in maintaining the GL Base, interacting with Account Executives to share research information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year data center experience.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and verbally.
• Ability to work varying hours and shifts.

Title ID Researcher - N961

Responsibilities / Duties

• Research and identify music use information from commercial radio and other media sources to provide a basis for quarterly royalty distributions to BMI affiliates.
• These activities have a direct impact on the accuracy and timeliness of royalty payments to BMI affiliates and form a basis for statistical analysis and the determination of BMI award titles.
• Research titles performed by BMI licensees in order to match performed songs to works on BMI title database utilizing various reference tools and personal knowledge to determine qualification for royalty payment.
• This task will be performed with a higher level of proficiency and expertise than the entry level.
• Perform review of identified performances to verify accuracy.
• Periodically assist other areas such as College Radio and Programmed Music Services with music performance research and identification.
• Cross-train in other areas of the department, especially Radio Per Program, to provide assistance when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 – 2 years relative experience.
• Music business experience or familiarity with music publishing and record company operations.
• Record store or music retail experience is a plus.
• Versatile knowledge of music genres.
• Initiative. Attention to detail.
• Competency in written and verbal communication.
• Good keyboard typing skills and PC knowledge.
• Ability to work under deadlines.

Part Time Account Executive - N950

Responsibilities / Duties

• Sells the value of music and the services BMI provides.
• Makes traditional prospecting, sales, or renewal calls as dictated by processes.
• Performs research as assigned.
• Updates internal systems.
• Carefully manages all opportunities.
• Responds to customer inquiries.
• Utilizes automated systems as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1 - 2 years experience in a sales or customer service environment required.
• Demonstrated communications skills.
• Database maintenance skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficient with Windows, MS Office, SMS, Oracle and OIT.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Knowledge of licensing products and licensing process.

Licensing Executive - N965

Responsibilities / Duties

Secures high-quality licenses in accordance with the licensing sales process by performing the following duties:

• Initiates traditional in-person sales calls as determined with team management.
• Sells the value of music and the services BMI provides.
• Manages all assigned opportunities.
• Assists in the marketing function, and develops territory plans for approval by team management.
• Performs traditional telemarketing sales calls as dictated by the sales process.
• Makes collections calls as specifically assigned.
• Updates internal computer systems.
• Initiates research, verifies change of status to existing or new accounts.
• Negotiates licenses with key accounts under supervision of team Director.
• Ensures that all accounts have proper supporting documentation.
• Maintains association relations as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years experience in a sales environment required.
• Demonstrated communications skills.
• Database maintenance skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficient with Windows, MS Office, SMS, Oracle and OIT.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Travel as required.
• Knowledge of licensing products and licensing process.

AV Music Analyst - N967

Responsibilities / Duties

• Responsible for learning basic processing functions to identify writers and publishers on titles; identify titles airing on television programs and update the title, cue and participant databases with the data necessary for the distribution of television royalties to affiliates.
• Research and determine if titles listed on television cue sheets exist in our title database.
• Responsible for determining and selecting the appropriate title for use on the cue sheet.
• Register titles by researching writer and publisher information to determine the correct accounts for royalty collection and payments.
• Process music details on cue sheets by indicating the correct titles from the title database and adding the music uses and timings to complete the cue sheet in the database.
• Research television program information and update the cue sheet database with all pertinent information regarding the audio visual production.
• Identify television performance information to determine the number of performances that should be distributed for each program.
• Complete training on all television related tools for research and processing.
• Maintain an acceptable quantity and quality of production items.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 6 months to one year in an office environment preferred.
• Efficient keyboard skills.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Excellent time management, analytical, decision making and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate work to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact competently with others at all levels, including Management.

Senior Director, Business Development - NY417

Responsibilities / Duties

• Lead manager for new customer relationship development for the new media group.
• Act as the first point of contact between a potential licensee and BMI.
• Participate on the team overseeing the future development and maintenance of the Digital Licensing Center and proposes enhancements and improvements to help make the service more effective.
• Close business and generate incremental licensing revenue.
• Maintain inherent licensing revenue base.
• Develop contact databases.
• Recommend new license types to meet market needs.
• Ensure that service level to licensees is optimal.
• Provide expert guidance and input on emerging digital markets.
• Maintain personal network of decision makers in the digital media world to enhance BMI’s business development goals.
• Represent BMI at industry events.
• Some travel required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience at a digital media or entertainment company required.
• College degree required. MBA preferred.
• Proven track record in building new business relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to close new business and generate incremental revenues within the parameters of BMI’s existing form licenses.
• In depth knowledge of the digital rights marketplace.
• Network of contacts in the digital media.
• Proven ability to manage existing business and maximize revenues from “house” accounts.
• Ability to analyze client data reports to determine trends and their potential financial impact on the inherent business.
• Ability to work in a team environment and inspire co-workers to provide superlative customer service.
• Ability to successfully manage internal relationships within the company to ensure that proper administration, billings, music use reporting and account maintenance are performed by the proper shared service departments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communication, written and verbal, including public presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of sales, accounting and licensing systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.