Jobs at BMI

Sr. Business Intelligence Developer - L113

Responsibilities / Duties

• The Senior BI Developer will be responsible for the design, development, implementation and management of Landmark’s business intelligence data models, applications, dashboards and reports.
• The position requires a strong understanding of the software development life cycle, object-oriented design and relational database modeling principles. Extensive experience with .NET/C# application development, logical/physical relational and multidimensional database design, ETL, MS SQL Server and report design/development using MS SQL Server Reporting & Analysis Services is required.
• The position is also responsible for providing assistance and on-going training to staff managers.
• Lead the development of data delivery applications, queries, reports and dashboards using Microsoft business intelligence tools (SSIS, SSRS and SSAS) and Microsoft Business Intelligence Studio.
• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle – requirements analysis, development, testing, and implementation using Agile methodologies
• Work with analysts, business staff, technical staff, and team members to understand business processes and use this knowledge to design, develop, implement, and enhance business intelligence applications and reports.
• Work with database administrators to optimize data mining/reporting capabilities.
• Recommend new technologies and/or methods to expand capabilities and/or improve process efficiencies.
• Participate in the design, development and maintenance of data architecture, data management standards, data naming standards and data dictionaries.
• Participate in technical logic and design discussions.
• Participate in development, implementation and administration of data cleansing processes.
• Contribute to the review and analysis of business requirements.
• Create, maintain, and present technical documentation to different audiences and levels.
• Regularly inform supervisor of development status.
• Perform resource, technical and risk assessments.
• Develop and write custom code under general supervision within specified in-house procedural standards.
• Prepare test data and tests programs to assure correctness of logic.
• Debug present programs to assist production program problems.
• Assist in the timely completion of assigned development projects.
• Prepare required documentation, including project plans, software program and used documentation.
• Assist in the estimation of personnel requirements, cost and time for development projects.
• Analyze, diagnose and resolve BI reporting issues.
• Train and assist computer area and user personnel when appropriate.
• Perform any other tasks required for the successful delivery of data products.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years Business Intelligence and Data Mining design and administration experience using Microsoft Intelligence Suite.
• 3+ years Object Oriented programming experience including 3+ years C# development experience.
• 3+ years relational and multidimensional database design and programming experience.
• Bachelors Degree or higher in Computer Science or Math or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong hands-on expertise in developing fat client C# applications (Windows Forms or MonoGTK).
• Expertise with MS Business Intelligence Studio, MS SQL Server, MS SQL Server Reporting Services, MS SQL Analysis Services and SharePoint BI features.
• Expertise in MS SQL Server performance tuning, backup and recovery and other administrative functions.
• Strong hands-on expertise in developing database and message oriented C# applications.
• Expertise with multi-dimensional data models.
• Expertise with designing and building data mining applications, queries, reports and dashboards.
• Experience with all of the following libraries and toolsets are required: SVN or CVS, Visual Studio, Windows Forms (or Mono GTK), ADO.NET.
• Strong SQL experience including creating complex SQL queries and SQL tuning.
• Experience with Oracle 10g is preferred.
• Experience with time sensitive staged data population and updates.
• Must possess ability to translate a relational data model into a dimensional model.
• Music data knowledge is a plus.
• Must be familiar with various UML diagrams and modeling techniques.
• Experience with distributed systems or a large enterprise background is a plus.
• Must possess strong analytical and technical documentation skills.
• Must possess ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Must have an excellent understanding and hands-on experience with design and development best practices.
• Must be dedicated to excellence in work standards, must be detailed-oriented and thorough.
• Must have demonstrable achievement in job history.
• Must possess ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment under minimal supervision.
• Must be a team player who understands the importance of teamwork, collaboration and open communication.
• Must be willing to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, when required.

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.

Manager, Financial Accounting - N978

Responsibilities / Duties

Responsible for performing a variety of accounting activities. This position is required to meet deadlines, be flexible to do other tasks when needed and have the ability to work without direct supervision.

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Assist with month end close for multiple business units.
• Prepare bank reconciliations meeting established deadlines.
• Prepare account reconciliations.
• Prepare reports for ad hoc requests using Microsoft Access.
• Participate in system testing as needed.
• Assist with yearend audit.
• Develop accounting policies and procedures.
• Create journal entries and required back up as needed.
• Perform on-line banking transactions.
• Perform and verify any necessary data entry.
• Review and post journal entries received from accounting personnel.
• Participate in special projects as needed.
• Adhere to internal controls and accounting policies.
• Maintain high standards through use of “best practices”.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required. CPA preferred.
• Minimum 4 - 6 years accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access).
• Experience with Oracle Financials modules.
• Strong attention to details.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks while meeting the various assigned processing deadlines.
• Ability to understand related accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally, in a professional manner.
• Ability to adapt to changes.

Data Processor I, International - N976

Responsibilities / Duties

• Researches and review foreign incoming data to ensure BMI writers and publishers are being paid appropriately and in a timely manner their foreign royalties.
• Performs routine tasks under the direct supervision of the team leader.
• Completes extensive database and basic Internet research to determine foreign royalty payments.
• Production environment, where quality and quotas are continuously reviewed.
• Performs various clerical duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
• Experience conducting research.
• Basic Internet research fundamentals.
• Knowledge of music business a plus.
• Familiar with Microsoft Suite package (emphasis in Excel data management skills).
• Strong typing skills.
• Foreign language a plus.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Typing- minimum 50 WPM. Good judgement and the ability to follow instructions.

Specialist, Research and Works Maintenance - N975

Responsibilities / Duties

• Responsible for maintaining accuracy of information comprising the BMI Works database, ensuring accurate royalty distributions to writers and publishers. Also responsible for collection of and archival of authoritative documentation related to maintenance of the Works database as well as fulfilling research request from internal and external customers.
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers needing information regarding the BMI Works department.
• Make daily decisions that effect data integrity of the BMI Works Database by entering changes to works as directed by various internal and external customers.
• Analyze and interpret information/documents received from internal and external customers.
• Conduct necessary research whenever any piece of documentation is missing or when discrepancies exist between BMI records and an affiliate’s records. + Research may also be conducted at the request of BMI Legal/Performing Rights departments.
• Handle Works Registration/Maintenance related telephone/written correspondence inquiries from affiliates on a daily basis.
• Generate statistical information with respect to workload volumes and productivity.
• Maintain historical records with respect to changes in title files, ensuring that all changes have been properly authorized and documented.
• Prepare documents for electronic archival.
• Execute history traces upon request.
• Assist in testing new systems.
• May assist with basic clerical duties related to registration processing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 – 3 years experience in publishing administration or relevant experience.
• Experience in publishing or related experience.
• Knowledge of music publishing, basic copyright law and performance rights.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize objectives toward meeting deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate initiative.
• Aptitude for learning new processes.
• Proficient in computer keyboarding skills.
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary.

Sr. Analyst, Internal Audit - N968

Responsibilities / Duties

• This position will 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 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 resource.
• 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 2 years audit/consulting or other relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Project Management techniques.
• Knowledge of financial/operational 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.

Part Time BDS Specialist - N977

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.

AV Music Analyst - N974

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.

Classical Performance Logging Coordinator - NY420

Responsibilities / Duties

Monitor receipt of classical music performance data and identify BMI repertory received in music reports from radio and live concert performance sources. These functions support our quarterly Concert Radio and annual Live Classical Concert distributions, serving thousands of composers and publishers. They have a direct impact on the thoroughness, accuracy and timeliness of royalty payments to BMI and foreign affiliates and can serve as guides to BMI’s music performance share.

Classical/Concert Radio (quarterly)

• Follow established methodology for requesting and/or procuring music report information from classical radio stations and orchestra broadcast syndicators.
• Maintain database to store information on these reporting sources and track the status of music reporting.
• Interact regularly with management in Classical Music Administration on issues related to BMI classical media sources, composers, repertory, and performances.
• Analyze program guides and performance data from stations.
• Enter into a database the identified BMI repertory.
• Identify classical BMI titles in online performance identification system to meet prescribed distribution deadlines.
• Request missing work registrations from BMI composers or publishers in consultation with AVP, Classical Music Administration.
• Request excerpt registrations for classical works from Music Works Registration.
• Conduct internet research for missing titles.
• Provide statistical and business status reports to BMI management as requested.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Classical Live Concerts (year-long process)

• Sort, organize, file, and analyze for BMI title content all concert programs received from licensees, composers, publishers, miscellaneous sources and, reconcile the data.
• Prepare all the above information for data entry into BMI systems.
• Send follow-up communication when questions arise.
• In cooperation with AVP, research and investigate leads for prospective licensees and monitor new licensee accounts.
• Receive and review concert programs from several hundred colleges and universities. Follow established methodology to enter data into BMI systems.
• Review quarterly title updates, new works and transfers.
• Edit and proofread performance databases.
• Check title index, verify accuracy of matches, and resolve unmatched titles.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 + years of experience working in the music business preferred; or any combination of education/training/experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience
• General music business knowledge and understanding of copyright issues relevant to music performance (classical and/or general).
• Knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Excellent research skills, particularly on the Internet.
• Detail oriented work habits with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Highly organized with excellent time-management skills.
• Initiative and flexibility.
• Ability to work reliably with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good data entry and proofreading skills.
• Desire to ask questions and suggest improvements in procedures.
• Knowledge of or desire to learn about classical music composers and works, media and live concert outlets for classical music broadcasts and performances.

Director - NY408

Responsibilities / Duties

Increase BMI's market share by performing the following duties either personally or through the direction of others.

• Understand BMI's competitive pressures and how those matters impact BMI writers and publishers
• Recruit new songwriters and music publishers who have the potential to become the creators and owners of the world's most popular music
• Manage the relationship between BMI and its more successful affiliates
• Evaluate affiliate royalty earnings to assist senior management in determining the appropriateness of advances or guarantees
• Solve problems that arise between BMI and its affiliates
• Negotiate with writers and publishers to continue their affiliation and manage termination requests
• Establish and maintain relationships with music industry executives and professionals
• Develop new relationships with up-and-coming music professionals, songwriters, artists and tastemakers to secure future talent for BMI
• Attend music industry events as a representative of BMI in order to maintain BMI’s profile and increase contacts
• Create and present programs to industry and community groups regarding BMI
• Facilitate the relationships between BMI affiliates and the music industry by networking with industry professionals.
• Manage expense accounts for BMI expenses on an accurate and timely basis
• Review recorded material sent to BMI by affiliates and compose correspondence in reply
• Analyze affiliate royalties income to project future earnings to support bank loans
• Become heavily involved in industry affairs with the goal of establishing and maintaining contacts for BMI affiliates and enhancing BMI’s visibility in the music industry
• Monitor new trends in music and new business developments, identify and analyze the effects on BMI, its repertoire and its affiliates, and instigate new tactics to react early to these changes
• Work with senior executives on special projects, such as showcases, studies and meetings, as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 - 7 years experience in the music industry
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred
• 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

PC Technician - NY418

Responsibilities / Duties

Provide services for personal computer-related issues by performing the following duties:

• Fill orders for new computers by installing requested components
• Install software, hardware and peripheral components such as monitors, keyboards, printers, and disk drives
• Maintain all workstations and laptops
• Respond to service requests concerning systems and operator problems with personal computers
• Recommend or perform remedial actions to correct technical problems
• Coordinate activities with other information technology technical support sources
• Provide updates, status, and completion information to the problem-tracking system
• Refer or report technical problems beyond the scope and expertise of this unit to other information technology technical support sources
• Document technical support and installation procedures for the entire company
• Communicate and distribute technical information to users as needed
• Recommend and test new hardware and software products

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience providing technical support in a corporate environment
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) with a recommended emphasis in Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in installing and supporting various types of PC hardware and peripherals, Microsoft applications and operating systems
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in various forms (written, oral or diagram)
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in IT situations
• Strong communication skills: written, verbal, comprehension
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact and present IT information to employees and outside clients
• Good mathematical skills
• The employee must be available 24/7 and must maintain a personal telephone number where they may be reached at all times

License(s)/Certifications Required:

• Microsoft MCP and/or A+ Certification
• MCSE - preferred

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.