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Senior Director, Writer Publisher
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
Atlanta, GA, United States
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Recruits and assists prospective writers, publishers, producers and artists to Company by performing the following duties either personally or through the direction of others.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
• Secure writers and publishers to aide in registering new songs and new writers.
• Utilize social media outlets to brand Company events and create awareness of Company events (youtube, facebook, twitter, myspace).
• Provide Company with sponsors that fit the Company brand to keep costs for events and programming at a minimum.
• Drive and influence partnerships for sponsorship opportunities in collaboration with the strategy for strategic partnerships. Generate payments for events.
• Recruit new and promising songwriters, producers and music publishers.
• Drive the relationship between Company and its established affiliates.
• Evaluate affiliate royalty earnings to determine advances or guarantees.
• Solve various problems that arise between Company and its affiliates.
• Negotiate with writers and publishers to continue their affiliation and resolve conflicts to reduce termination requests.
• Establish and maintain relationships with music industry executives and professionals.
• Represent Company on music and business related panels both locally and nationally.
• Create and manage the relationship between Company affiliates and the music industry by networking with industry professionals.
• Work with senior executives to lead special projects, such as Company Unsigned Urban Showcase, the Company Urban Awards and Company trailblazers of Gospel Awards.
• Analyze Billboards Data to determine the Company Urban Awards top producers each year. Recommend award recipients.
• Conduct site visits to determine locations of various Company events and negotiate those deals.
• Attend studio sessions to check in and support current affiliates and their upcoming projects.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Expert knowledge of the song and music process from conception to hit status.
• Expert knowledge of music industry trade and professional organizations.
Experience:
• Minimum seven years’ experience in the music industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with and maintaining database systems and reports, as well as word processing and spreadsheets.
Skills and Abilities:
• Judgment ability. (Ability to analyze songs and music for commercial success.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship skills. (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 (strong proofreading skills).
• Strong organization and planning skills.