Contract Administration

Santa Monica, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Duties: This Contract Administration Temp role at Universal Music Group (UMG) will serve as an integral member of the Group Legal team focusing on management of critical rights and IP data for the various UMG Labels. This position requires independent analysis of complex legal documents and the ability to accurately represent detailed rights information in multiple digital databases. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of the Universal Music Group catalog and label structure have a deep understanding of legal documents as well as organizational problem solving leadership and creative skills. Attention to detail is an absolute necessity. Analyze complex legal agreements (old and new) and enter critical rights data into various rights management applications (e.g. GRS Rights Hub Ca(USD)h etc.) so that this information can be applied to repertoire and made available to the rest of the organization. This includes capturing overall rights as well as restrictions (e.g. coupling synch side artist etc.). Create written summaries of Artist contracts (sometimes multiple contracts spanning the course of decades) to validate UMGs rights to that Artists repertoire. These summaries are then used to assist with rights data input into the various systems. Deep research into specific artists required (online contractual databases etc.). Maintain high-level tracking reports of progress. Maintain and organize files and all relevant correspondence as part of work product.

Skills: Experience: Two-Three years of prior Contract Administration experience required Music Industry experience (preferred) Skills: Familiarity with music industry agreements including: recording distribution label ventures film & TV etc. Ability to maintain focus (in a work-from-home environment and in office) and complete detailed contractual analysis on a regular basis Analyze complex (and ever changing) legal agreements and enter critical data into various rights management applications. Ability to pick up knowledge of new systems processes and tasks quickly Ability to stay on task and complete projects without direct supervision (once fully trained) Passionate and knowledgeable about music genres eras etc. preferred Knowledge of Universal Music Groups artists labels history etc. preferred Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) Proficient technical skills (experience and comfortablility using web-based applications Microsoft Outlook Excel & Windows) Excellent organizational detail-orientation time management and coordination skills Highly motivated self-starter accountable with strong follow through skills Task-oriented and organized with ability to stay on top of multiple initiatives at one time Creative spirit with the proven ability to initiate new ideas Works well under pressure in fast paced environment and consistently meet deadlines Ability to cultivate and grow relationships with internal departments. Ability to work as part of a team and grow to serve as a team expert. Ability to provide high-quality data analysis and support. Be a data evangelist working across the company to understand how our data outputs affect different groups and identify areas where our team can provide additional value and deliver actionable insights to the - 3 days onsite Tues Weds Thurs40 hours a week/8 hours per day 9am-5:30/6pm depending on if take 30 min to 1 hour lunch break. Potential to start a little earlier (no earlier than 8am)Top skills: Contract Administration experience (music industry preferred) Excellent organizational detail-orientation time management and coordination skills Proficient technical skills (experience and comfortability using web-based applications Microsoft Outlook Excel & Windows) Ability to work as part of a team and grow to serve as a team expertINterviewing ASAP 2 rounds

Education: College degree required (preferred majors include Marketing Business Communications Music Industry Studies)

Schedule Notes:

Hours Per Day: 8.00

Hours Per Week 40.00

Department: US1C0270 : US1C-US1C0270Global Rights Operations Central Ops Global