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Position: Coordinator, Licensing & Copyright, Reservoir Media
Location: New York City

The Position: 
This position will report to the Manager of Copyright Administration and is based in Reservoir’s NYC Headquarters.  Reservoir employees work on a hybrid in-office schedule. This is not a remote position. The primary focus of this position will be assisting with the upkeep of Reservoir’s database in Music Maestro, while collaborating with the wider team and departments across the company to continually assess and improve data infrastructure. It includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

  • Assist with the onboarding of new songs, clients, and related assets into company’s internal databases
  • Carry out research to fill in any gaps of missing data related to Reservoir’s catalogue
  • Prepare and submit registrations to the US Copyright Office
  • Support department in managing catalogue on YouTube, TikTok, Meta, etc.
  • Compile information for internal reporting on database management and new releases from Reservoir’s writers
  • Complete ad hoc tasks as needed

Requirements:

  • 1-2 years of experience in music rights administration (internships count)
  • Knowledge of music publishing deal structures and royalty types.
  • Familiarity with YouTube CMS rights management system
  • Excellent working knowledge in Microsoft Excel with hands on experience in vlookups, pivot tables, and using formulas
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple simultaneous activities
  • Passion for music and technology
  • Superior oral and written communication skills

Compensation:
An annual base salary commensurate with skills and experience in the range of $50K to $55K, plus bonus and competitive benefits will be offered to the successful hire.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity:
The company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Further, the company strives to create a diverse, welcoming, equitable and inclusive environment for all applicants and employees.

Contact:
To apply for this role, or to recommend a qualified professional, please send resume and cover letter to jobs@reservoir-media.com

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Internships:

Reservoir offers internships in several cities and across various departments during Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Contact  to apply.

Fall 2023 openings include:

Position: Music Publishing Marketing Internship
Location: Remote/SoHo, New York, NY
Placement Overview:

  • The Marketing internship will provide meaningful and educational real-world experience within the scope of an independent music publishing company.  Reservoir’s objective in hosting all interns is to provide valuable preparation for a professional career in the entertainment industry.
  • Reservoir’s internship program is approximately a 12-week, part-time, paid program and students may earn college credit upon completion of the internship.
  • Internships can take place either fully in-person or hybrid in-person/remote.
  • Marketing Interns will rotate through the following areas, including, but not limited to:
    • Assisting in producing and posting content for company web properties to promote Reservoir and its roster and catalog, including:
      • Drafting news stories, e-newsletters, and social media posts
      • Creating custom graphics and video assets
    • Researching and brainstorming new digital marketing platforms and tactics
    • Learning how to identify and conceptualize promotional opportunities in the music publishing space; assist in researching, assessing, and pitching for these opportunities
    • Assisting in press planning and surveillance

Intern Requirements:
Candidates must be undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a music business, communications, marketing, advertising, or related program. A desire to work in the music industry, great attitude, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take initiative are essential.  Design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva required; exceptional writing skills preferred. Attractive candidates will also be highly organized with great interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive on a small team.  Dependability, commitment, and professional demeanor are highly important.

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Position: Recorded Music Internship
Location: Remote/SoHo, New York, NY
Placement Overview:

  • Reservoir Media Management, Inc. is seeking a recorded music intern to help support the marketing and digital operations teams.
  • Reservoir Media Management, Inc’s internship program is a 12-week, part-time, paid program and students may earn college credit upon completion of the internship.
  • Internships can take place either fully in-person or hybrid in-person/remote.
  • Recorded Music Intern Duties include, but are not limited to:
    • Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on consumer behavior, marketing trends, digital and social media developments and specific industry/client business to enhance sales probability
    • Assist with D2C website (release descriptions/social media links/gathering content)
    • Creating marketing materials, custom graphics and video assets for promotional opps & social media
    • Support metadata quality assurance across recorded music catalogs within content management system
    • Conduct label copy and rights provenance research for legacy recordings as needed.
    • Support the digital ops team regarding the delivery of recorded music catalogs to DSPs
    • Ad hoc projects as needed

Intern Requirements:
Recorded Music intern candidates must have a basic understanding of record label operations. Experience using Microsoft Excel is a plus.  Candidates must be undergraduate or graduate students concentrated in a music business or marketing degree.  A desire to work in the music industry, great attitude, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take initiative are essential.  Attractive candidates will also be highly organized with great interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive on a small team. Design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite & Canva are a plus. Dependability, commitment, and professional demeanor are highly important.

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Position: Royalties Internship
Location: Remote/SoHo, New York, NY
Placement Overview:

  • The Royalties internship will provide meaningful and educational real-world experience within the scope of an independent music publishing company.  Reservoir’s objective in hosting all interns is to provide valuable preparation for a professional career in the entertainment industry.
  • Reservoir’s internship program is a 12-week, part-time, paid program and students may earn college credit upon completion of the internship.
  • Internships can take place either fully in-person or hybrid in-person/remote.
  • Royalty interns will rotate through the following areas, including, but not limited to:
    • Processing incoming royalties received from affiliated parties using Vistex Music Maestro
    • Becoming familiar with royalty terminology, processes and various reporting’s
    • Assisting with organizing and maintaining physical and digital statements received
    • Processing outgoing royalties due to writers using Vistex Music Maestro
    • Assisting in monthly and quarterly royalty runs and expense reporting
    • Client maintenance within Vistex Music Maestro

Intern Requirements:
Royalty intern candidates must have experience using Microsoft Excel.  Candidates must be undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a music business, finance, accounting, or related program.  A desire to work in the music industry, great attitude, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take initiative are essential.  Candidates should also be highly organized with great interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive on a small team.  Dependability, commitment, and professional demeanor are highly important.  Music Maestro knowledge a plus.

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Position: Licensing & Copyright Internship
Location: Remote/SoHo, New York, NY
Placement Overview:

  • The Licensing & Copyright internship will provide meaningful and educational real-world experience within the scope of an independent music publishing company.  Reservoir’s objective in hosting all interns is to provide valuable preparation for a professional career in the entertainment industry.
  • Reservoir’s internship program is a maximum 12-week, part time, paid program and students may earn college credit upon completion of the internship.
  • Internships can take place either fully in person or hybrid.
    • Researching songs, composers, and publishers in PRO/CMO databases and other online sources
    • Assisting in onboarding new clients to Reservoir’s system as well as entering new song and recording data for existing clients in Music Maestro
    • Importing registration acknowledgement files from PROs and isolate and report on any errored registrations
    • Claiming songs & associated recordings at various sources such as YouTube, TikTok, Meta, and Spotify Publishing Analytics
    • Reviewing different types of publishing agreements such as Admin vs CoPub
    • Helping track the use of Reservoir’s works on both licensed and unlicensed platforms
    • Processing registration certificates from the US Copyright Office
    • Generating mechanical licenses for use of Reservoir’s songs on CDs, vinyl, permanent download, etc.Licensing & Copyright Interns will rotate through the following areas, including, but not limited to:

Intern Requirements:
Licensing & Copyright intern candidates must have experience using Microsoft Excel.  Candidates must be undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a music, business, communications, or related program.  A desire to work in the music industry, great attitude, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take initiative are essential.  Candidates should also be highly organized with great interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive on a small team.  Dependability, commitment, and professional demeanor are highly important.  Music Maestro knowledge a plus.

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Position: Creative Publishing Internship
Location: Nashville, TN
Placement Overview:

  • The Creative Publishing internship will provide meaningful and educational real-world experience within the scope of an independent music publishing company.  Reservoir’s objective in hosting all interns is to provide valuable preparation for a professional career in the entertainment industry.
  • Reservoir’s internship program is a 12-week, part time, paid program and students may earn college credit upon completion of the internship.
  • The position will be in person at Reservoir’s Nashville office, located at 3209 West End Ave.
  • Creative interns will rotate through the following areas, including, but not limited to:
    • Typing out lyrics for new song turn-ins
    • Tagging new turn-ins for sync purposes
    • Learning how to navigate our chosen software, DISCO
    • Curating pitch lists to pitch songs to their supervisors
    • Updating weekly spreadsheets for new releases
    • Research concerning new signings, acquisitions, etc.

Intern Requirements:
Creative intern candidates must have experience using Microsoft Excel. Candidates must be undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a music business, or entertainment related program.  A desire to work in the music industry, great attitude, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take initiative are essential.  Attractive candidates will also be highly organized with great interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive on a small team.  Dependability, commitment, and professional demeanor are highly important.