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Royalty Manager
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Mid-level · 3+ years
Job description
Royalty Manager at Muse Group responsible for being the main point of contact for US partners (composers, authors, publishers) and running the US royalty statement cycle. The role is communication-focused, ensuring partner inquiries and royalty processes stay clear and professional.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English – fluent
What you'll do
- Be the go-to contact for US partners: composers, authors and publishers, including major labels and publishers.
- Run the US royalty statement cycle: data preparation, calculation checks, review and release of statements on schedule.
- Set up and maintain royalty contracts, payees, rates and splits in the royalty system.
- Reconcile royalty accruals and payments with Finance; prepare payment files and month/quarter-end reports.
- Handle inquiries from authors, composers, publishers and agents; resolve statement discrepancies.
- Support royalty audits (internal and licensor/author audits) — collect data, explain calculations.
- Work with Licensing, Legal, Finance and Content teams on new and amended agreements.
- Document processes and take part in automation/AI initiatives of the Global Royalty team.
What we're looking for
- Solid experience in business communication with external partners or clients
- 3+ years in royalty administration / accounting, ideally in music publishing, print music or book publishing.
- Strong Excel (pivot tables, lookups); experience with large data sets and analytical mindset
- High accuracy and attention to detail; able to own a deadline-driven cycle.
- Comfortable working in a distributed team across time zones (US / Europe).
- Fluent English
Nice to have
- Experience working with royalties or licensing process
- Understanding of royalty contract terms: rates, advances, recoupment, reserves, splits, sub-publishing.
- SQL or ERP/royalty systems is a plus
Your team
Global Royalty team
Team that ensures composers, authors and publishers are paid fairly and on time; actively integrating AI and automation into all areas of the business.
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About Muse Group
Muse Group's products are used by millions of musicians, from Ultimate Guitar and MuseScore to Hal Leonard.
Key facts
- Products include Ultimate Guitar, MuseScore and Hal Leonard
- Actively integrating AI and automation into all areas of the business