Media Licensing Analyst

BMI is a mission-driven organization at the forefront of music rights and creator advocacy. Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, BMI is a global leader in music rights management. Currently representing the public performance rights in over 25 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million artists. BMI negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are publicly performed.

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of databases within the department, as well as routine administration of media accounts, having a direct impact on consistency, accuracy and credibility of data to be used for departmental reporting and analysis.

Essential Functions: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Develops and distributes management, marketing and sales reports using Salesforce, Oracle, Databricks, and other enterprise data platforms.
• Manages the query/extraction, ingestion and use of all media data from third party data providers (including FCC, BIA, M-Street, S&P Global) and licensing partners (e.g., TVMLC). Acts as the department’s liaison to such organizations.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and interprets media data as necessary to provide analytics and administrative support to Media customer service representatives and licensing department management.
• Monitors media licensing group email inboxes and online inquiries for Media customer service representatives.
• Periodically compiles candidate listings for licensing outreach campaigns.
• Assists in the development of department systems and operational procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supports our BMI Core Values and cultivates a culture of diversity and inclusion.

• Supports enterprise database projects such as testing of enhancements and updates.

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance functions of this job.

• Concentrated mental and visual attention with normal hand-eye coordination.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches; corrected or uncorrected.
• Generally negligible physical effort, but occasional moving of 1 to 10 lb. items.

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:
Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the functions of this job.

Normal office conditions.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Minimum 1 – 2 years experience and knowledge with Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel and Access. Experience working in a business environment required.

Skills and Abilities: which may be representative but all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Database maintenance skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Access and Excel required with experience incorporating Microsoft Co-pilot and other AI tools preferred
• Experience with using and developing Salesforce reports required. Experience using Databricks preferred
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to work independently
• Comfortable adapting to change quickly and implementing new tools

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

Personal computer and associated software. Normal office equipment

License(s)/Certifications

Required:

None

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