Director, Rights Administration

Title: Director of Rights Administration

Overview:

Iconic Artists Group (IAG) is a music company that acquires interests in the music catalogs, trademarks, and name, image and likeness of iconic musicians. IAG’s mandate is to preserve and grow the legacy of those iconic artists. Iconic was formed to fill a void in the music business for legacy artists, and to act as a trusted steward for artist's intellectual property. IAG is home to some of the most important and acclaimed artists including, among others, The Beach Boys, Wu-Tang Clan, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin and Linda Ronstadt.  Founded by music industry legend Irving Azoff, IAG is a newly established company with room for internal growth.

Position Summary:
The Director of Rights Administration is primarily responsible for the global management of
Iconic’s catalog of copyrights. The position includes review of copyrights during acquisition, 
ongoing data integrity, accurate record keeping & conflict resolution, and alignment with 
industry standards. The ideal candidate will bring additional insight to the music publishing 
operations of Iconic and play a part in shaping future publishing strategies.

The position requires strong experience & in-depth knowledge in rights administration, as 
well as music publishing, PROs and CMOs. The candidate should be very adept at data 
management, detail-oriented, experienced and flexible to adapt in a fast paced 
environment.

Core Responsibilities:

- Global Copyright Management (primarily music publishing): Oversight of all 
recordkeeping elements 
- Maintain internal database serving as the repository for all pertinent 
copyright information
- Track, register & maintain all acquired copyrights including the addition of 
new copyrights post-acquisition
- Handle periodic inquiries on the copyrights, perform spot-check audits to 
ensure copyright accuracy, prepare requested reports, etc.
- Music Publishing Data & Metadata Management: Ensure accuracy within internal 
catalog databases and resolve any copyright disputes. Specifically:
- Identify data clean-up & corrections of acquired assets
- Assist in creating & confirming copyright asset list during acquisition process 
for new catalogs
- Track & maintain the copyright registrations at PROs and CMOs 
- Investigate & resolve unclaimed compositions at the MLC
- Explore & recommend efficiencies in the collection of publishing income 
from international PROs and CMOs, including cash collection, accuracy, 
timing, and resolution of discrepancies
- Music Publishing Catalog Migration management
- Assist in the movement of publishing catalogs from one administrator or PRO 
(or both) to another
- Prepare & review complete listing of migrating compositions together with 
relevant information
- Manage communication with administrators and PROs, including completing
necessary documentation
- Ensure correct transition & monitor to completeness
- Neighboring Rights – Registration, Data & Metadata Management:
- Track & maintain all SoundExchange registrations – both featured artist as 
well as label
- Investigate & resolve claims in SoundExchange
- Assist with neighboring rights registrations, and data accuracy within NR 
partners

Qualifications:
- Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in music publishing, copyright law, 
or rights administration.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep, comprehensive understanding of music royalties, 
copyright laws, and global publishing structures.
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in rights management platforms, royalty 
accounting systems, and industry databases. 

Other Qualities:
- Maintain a high degree of accuracy when working with copyright data.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional 
attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while 
meeting deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.