Recruits and assists prospective writers, publishers, producers and artists to BMI by performing the following duties either personally or through the direction of others.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Meet with writers and publishers to aid in registering new songs and new writers.
• Utilize social media outlets to brand BMI events and create awareness of BMI events (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter).
• Provide BMI with sponsors that fit the BMI brand to keep costs for events and programming at a minimum.
• Recruit new and promising songwriters, producers and music publishers.
• Manage the relationship between BMI and it's established affiliates.
• Evaluate affiliate royalty earnings to determine advances or guarantees.
• Solve various problems that arise between BMI and its affiliates.
• Negotiate with writers and publishers to continue their affiliation and manage termination requests.
• Establish and maintain relationships with music industry executives and professionals.
• Develop new relationships with up-and-coming music professionals, songwriters, artists and tastemakers to secure future talent for BMI.
• Represent BMI on music panels both locally and nationally.
• Facilitate the relationship between BMI affiliates and the music industry by networking with industry professionals.
• Work with senior executives on special projects, such as BMI R&B/Hip Hop and Gospel Showcases, the BMI R&B/Hip Hop and Gospel Awards and BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Awards.
• Analyze Billboards Data to determine the BMI R&B/Hip Hop and Gospel Awards top producers each year.
• Conduct site visits to determine locations of various BMI events and negotiate those deals.
• Attend studio sessions to check in and support current affiliates and their upcoming projects.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years experience in the music industry
• Ability to analyze songs and music for commercial success.
• Working knowledge of the song and music process from conception to hit status.
• Working knowledge of music industry trade and professional organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with and maintaining database systems and reports, as well as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Able to establish a constructive and informative relationship with employees, management, writers and publishers.
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse employee population, and with all levels of staff and management.
• Able to work independently and with good judgment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
• Strong typing and proofreading skills.