Royalties Assistant

An opportunity for a Royalties Assistant has become available at a successful media company.

The role is hybrid - based in Central London 2 days a week, 3 days a week work from home.

The role would suit someone with 3 months to a couple of years experience in royalties.

Essential skills / experience:

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Have some kind of royalties experience
• Be logical and organised with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Have a methodical, systematic approach
• Hold intermediate Excel skills
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Take a collaborative, team-focused approach
• Skilled in the summary and presentation of data
• Have excellent time management, with the ability to prioritise and to work to deadlines
• Have an understanding of and interest in media

Core responsibilities will include:

• Reconciling the system-generated Producer statement reports against summary reports;
• Tracking adjustments needed / allowable on statements, e. cross recoupment of advances;
• Preparing lists of new titles to report and check key fields on statements for review by Manager;
• Assist in preparing and distributing system-generated and manual statements;
• Produce back-up reports for Producers on Broadcaster, Compact and Little Dot Reporting
• Logging invoices received against statements and preparing printed invoices for sign-off by the Manager;
• Tracking actual royalties reported against forecast by title;
• Developing an understanding of expenses and clearances (including talent and music);
• Assist with reporting to music societies (e. PPL/PRS/Directors UK) and reconciliation of return statements
• Administration and organisation of folders and filing;
• Working on projects related to Producer reporting but offering wider benefits to the business.
• Maintain and consolidate all-time data and reports

You must have intermediate Excel skills - up to pivot table and vlook up level.

If this is the role for you, do not hesitate to apply now!