Royalty Assistant at Chicago Public Media

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, Public BroadcastingIndustries

Requirements

Highly organized, detail-oriented, efficient, and adaptable to shifts in daily priorities
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
Good written and verbal communication skills
1-3 years’ experience in an office setting
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Ability to work hybrid with a minimum of two days in person per week (every Tuesday and one other day)
Located in Boston, MA, with required on-site presence

Responsibilities

Traffic-management of royalty statements and payments due to royalty recipients
Process royalty payments: financial system processes, royalty report distribution, data entry, archiving, and filing
Communicate in a clear and respectful manner with royalty recipients and colleagues at GBH
Utilize internal and external resources to locate, connect with, and enroll in GBH systems “missing” royalty recipients
Facilitate updates and changes of payor and payee information in GBH systems and files
Maintain department files, including expansion, archiving, and digitization
Work with royalty team to prepare and/or inspect large amounts of data

Skills

royalty processing

financial reporting

contract review

administrative support

data accuracy

payment processing

communication

accounting collaboration

Excel

royalty statements

Chicago Public Media

Broadcast radio and digital streaming services

About Chicago Public Media

Chicago Public Media's main product is WBEZ, a flagship station delivering substantive news and insights through broadcast radio, digital streaming, and a newly launched mobile app with groundbreaking rePlayer functionality. The technologies utilized include digital streaming, mobile app development, and on-demand platform features.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

1990Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Social Impact, Education, EntertainmentIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

6 weeks fully paid family leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Risks

Decline in traditional radio listenership may reduce audience engagement and revenue.

Increased competition from digital-native news outlets challenges content production speed.

Dependence on public funding and donations can be unpredictable during economic downturns.

Differentiation

Chicago Public Media acquired the Chicago Sun-Times, forming a large nonprofit news organization.

They partner with local organizations to enhance community engagement and attract diverse audiences.

Their focus on addressing social issues strengthens community ties and public service mission.

Upsides

Podcasting growth offers an opportunity to expand reach and audience engagement.

AI in media can personalize content delivery and improve audience engagement.

Nonprofit news acquisitions can lead to innovative business models and sustainability.

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