Music Rights & Contracts Specialist (Temp)

Music Rights & Contracts Specialist (Temp)

This is a 3-month, full-time (40 hours/week), hybrid contract role located in Santa Monica, CA.Hybrid- 3 days onsite (Tues, Weds, Thurs).The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $30 - $31.64 per hour.

Summary

We are seeking a Contract Administration Temp to join a Legal team supporting management of critical rights and IP data. This role focuses on analyzing complex legal agreements, maintaining accurate rights information across multiple digital systems, and supporting overall data integrity for the organization.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 2-3 years of experience in Contract Administration, preferably in the music industry
  
• Passion for the music industry with strong understanding of rights management, legal agreements, and catalog structures
  
• Proficient in web-based applications, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Windows
  
• Familiar with music industry agreements, including recording, distribution, label ventures, and film/TV
  
• Skilled in collaborating with internal teams and growing into a subject matter expert
  
• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, timelines, and stakeholders
  
• Strong written and verbal communication with exceptional attention to detail
  
• Highly organized with excellent time management and coordination skills
  
• Creative and able to initiate new ideas while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  
• Passionate about music, genres, eras, and industry knowledge
  

Job Description

In this role, you will analyze complex legal agreements and enter critical rights data into rights management applications so that information is accurate and accessible across the organization. You will create written summaries of artist contracts, conduct in-depth research, maintain tracking reports, and organize files and correspondence.

You'll partner with internal teams to ensure accurate rights data and provide actionable insights to support decision-making and business initiatives.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Music Industry Studies, or equivalent practical experience
  
• Background in Contract Administration, legal rights management, or music industry operations
  

Additional Requirements

This opportunity is located in Santa Monica, CA, and requires hybrid work (Tues, Weds, Thurs onsite)

The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $30 - $31.64 per hour.

This position may be eligible for benefits such as PTO, health insurance, and/or 401(k) depending on tenure and hours worked

M+P values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.