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.

Coordinator and Executive Assistant - LA131

Responsibilities / Duties

• Assist the AVP, Corporate Communications and Media Relations with coordinating functions of assigned department by performing the following duties personally or through the direction of others.
• Assists AVP by answering phones, oversees department’s Los Angeles filing system, duplication, and additional management of department’s assets.
• Oversee national BMI press database. Input media into database, work with IT in Nashville to assure system is backed up; works with national media relations department to make sure all genre and regional press lists are current as well as BMI awards press lists.
• Maintains Corporate Communications database for all BMI press announcements, including trade and business press contacts for employee announcements and news releases both domestic and international.
• Track press announcements in media via clipping service and electronic monitoring services.
• Assists, coordinates and works with Media Relations staff on press release servicing schedule and company initiatives. Works with outside media solicitation vendors such as Business Wire and Media Distribution Services to schedule and track servicing through those services.
• Coordinates and manages departmental assets including document and photo drives, media clippings, video and photos archives and any other media relations team items.
• Assists BMI Archivist with Los Angeles archives.
• Tracks budget for department with AVP; provides monthly budget reports for AVP and Vice President, Corporate Relations.
• Creates staff reports for AVP from media relations staff.
• Manages press.bmi.com site with AVP; updates press releases, media alerts and press information from BMI awards dinners, showcases and events in the press site.
• Organizes and creates weekly media digest with department.
• Writes and creates photo captions and news stories of BMI events as directed.
• Work with AVP on BMI social media communications initiatives, including tracking, researching and monitoring blogs, Twitter, Facebook and any other social media outlets that are part of BMI’s communication initiatives and planning.
• Upon direction, assists in media activities for Los Angeles office events, BMI Awards campaigns and national priorities.
• Work with editorial team on collateral materials for BMI events as well as handle marketing fulfillment as directed.
• Continue to work with Los Angeles office manager regarding participating in LA office procedures as deemed appropriate.
• Work with affiliate relations via email and phone regarding general inquiries regarding BMI business.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years related work experience, public relations degree or experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent and established ability to work within a team setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in Filemaker Pro and database management.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent time management, analytical, decision making and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate work to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work on numerous projects and met deadlines.
• Media knowledge. – Social and mass media.
• Able to establish constructive and informative relationships with employees, management and vendors.
• Able to interact professionally with a diverse employee population and with all levels of staff and management.
• Able to work independently and with good judgment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
• Strong editorial skills, including typing, writing, proofreading and editing.

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. 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.

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)

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.

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.