Global Rights & Clearances Analyst at Spotify

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Music, Media & EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

2+ years of experience in a coordinator role within a music label, music publisher, archival library, or post-production media company, preferably with a background in IT or technical engineering
Deep understanding of intellectual property licensing terms and definitions
Highly organized and detail-oriented with experience in project management and maintaining clear status updates on multiple high-volume and high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both internal and external partners
Strong sense of ownership for assigned projects with the ability to work independently and develop solutions with the resources available

Responsibilities

Develop and update processes to streamline with internal systems and create smooth team workflows from the research and clearance stage all the way through signature and payment
Review manual processes and lead internal teams and Engineers to update the workflows and evolve into better future ways of working
Draft, review, and send Spotify templates to rights holders for the use of their material within Spotify’s original content
Review third party-issued license templates to ensure clearance terms are in line with official quotes and escalate any changes to Legal for review
Work within Spotify’s internal contract management system to bring the licensing and payment stage to a close, and develop new ways of integrating a high volume of agreements into a manageable database
Develop and maintain integrations with internal databases allowing bulk API uploading to better automate research and tracking of a project’s current status and rights holder information
Process invoices for payments associated with confirmed synchronization licenses and research past-due payment inquiries and ensure timely responses and resolutions
Serve as the primary point of contact for labels, publishers, and any other rights holder requesting administrative updates
Work with third party partners and sign off and approve automated cue sheet creation for editorial content
Test new tools and features from third party vendors to align with the goals of the Global Rights & Clearance team

Skills

Workflow Automation

Database Management

API Integration

Contract Management

Rights Clearance

Invoice Processing

Cue Sheet Creation

Process Development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Vendor Tool Testing

Spotify

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

About Spotify

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts from various artists and creators. Users can choose between a free plan, which includes advertisements, and a premium subscription that offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered model caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. Unlike its competitors, Spotify stands out with its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to connect listeners with a wide range of audio content while supporting artists and advertisers.

Stockholms kommun, SwedenHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$2,004.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse

Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents

Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs

Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success

All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub

Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events

Risks

Accidental display of adult content may harm Spotify's reputation.

Creating its own music to avoid royalties could lead to legal issues.

Layoffs may affect Spotify's operational efficiency and employee morale.

Differentiation

Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts globally.

The platform's user-friendly interface enhances user experience and engagement.

Spotify's personalized playlists cater to individual user preferences.

Upsides

Spotify's AI-powered Wrapped feature enhances user engagement and personalization.

Expansion into political podcasting taps into new audience segments.

Growing podcast popularity in Africa presents expansion opportunities for Spotify.

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