Music - Royalty Label Analyst

NKSFB, LLC is the largest business management firm in the country, with more than 600 employees working from seven offices in the Los Angeles and New York City areas. We work alongside the world’s top artists in music, film, and television, as well as athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers, offering a sophisticated range of concierge-style services to meet their lifestyle management needs.

Job Title:  Royalty Label Analyst

Reports To:  Royalty Manager

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Department:  Royalty

Summary:  Assists all areas of royalty administration, including, but not limited to, record label administration, licensing, royalty statement analysis, and audit analysis support.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Prepare complex artist, producer, profit participation and mechanical statements under direction of manager*

Prepare income allocation schedules under direction of manager *

Prepare analytical reports under direction of manager *

Review of contracts and licenses to ensure that reported royalties are accurate *

Meet hard reporting deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude under pressure *

Other royalty-related duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas, macros, pivot tables, and data transformation)

Accounting/royalty experience in the music industry is a plus

Knowledge of a royalty system, like Curve, Record Maestro, SR1, or Tone is a plus

Strong analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast‐paced environment

Ability to work independently

Ability to multi‐task and handle multiple priorities at any given time

Ability to keep information confidential

Familiarity with royalty contracts and royalty calculations preferred

Must be very organized and detail oriented

Highly motivated and with a desire to work in a team environment

Education / Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of music royalties experience recommended

Bachelor’s Degree required

Essential Function*

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

Occasional standing, walking, crouching, and light lifting up to 15 pounds.

Frequent use of hands and reaching with hands and arms

Regular talking, hearing, seeing, and sitting

Low to moderate noise level

NKSFB is an Equal Opportunity Employer