Sony Senior Associate Business Affairs Contract Administration 

United States, New York, New York 

488830119

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

Contract Administration:Evaluate and summarize all pertinent deal terms (i.e. term status, advances, retention rights, royalty rates, etc.) for a segment of Sony Music Publishing’s Canada, Latin and Film/TV agreements in the Contract Administration Department’s database

• Update deal summaries and tracking reports as agreements are signed, modified or terminated.
• Recognize unique requirements and variations in agreements for special handling.
• Maintain the list of new deals and process all incoming agreements on a timely basis.
• Maintain Deal Expiration Reports and circulate for Creative, Business Affairs, and upper Management review on a quarterly basis.
• Update various other Contract Administration Department reports with relevant deal information.

Miscellaneous:

• Track writer’s song deliveries and assist in delivery and release information research.
• Circulate time-sensitive Option Memos for required upper management approvals.
• Send all outgoing mail for Contract Administration Department.

• Provide coverage for the Assistant Manager, Business Affairs & Contract Administration in processing time-sensitive payment requests and in the maintenance of deal summaries and expiration tracking reports for US deals.
• Research digitally archived documents and agreements as requested.
• Collaborate on system and process improvement projects.
• Additional business critical projects and agreement information requests, as assigned.

Who You Are: (

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience with music publishing legal, copyright and/or contract administration.
• A highly organized person that pays close attention to details.
• Adept at prioritizing time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Proficient computer skills and fluency in Microsoft Suite; ability to learn music publishing company-specific systems.
• A self-starter with the capacity to work independently, as well as within a team.
• Excellent communication skills (spoken, telephone, written)
• Some Travel May Be Required.
• 7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume may require extended working hours for evening and late-night events.
• May be asked to work during high volume seasons (i.e. end of calendar year, end of fiscal year, etc)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

What We Give You:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey.
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans.
• We invest in your professional growth & development.
• Time off for a winter recess and early close Summer Fridays.