Manager, Income Tracking (Disney Music Group)

Job ID 10113387 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Music Group Date posted Feb. 25, 2025

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Job Summary:

This position reports directly to the Director, A&R Administration for the Disney Music Group. In this role, you will be relied upon for oversight of collections of all sources of revenue exploitation for the Music Group, which includes record labels, music publishing, concerts and licensing.

The position has high levels of exposure to all departments at the company and you will be expected to represent the DMG financial interests to multiple internal and external partners. The department is growing and currently has one direct report to this role. Due to the increasingly complex nature of the music businesses, this position brings together the ability to provide the highest level of understanding of the business processes and offer guidance for improvement, while also working in an entrepreneurial hands-on environment.

DUTIES:

Develop and oversee collection processes for all forms of revenue to Disney Music Group
Ensure complete reporting of royalties from PROs and Neighboring Rights, including Sound Exchange
Ensure complete reporting and payments for music licenses (both recorded music and music publishing), including consumer products, video games and sample use licenses
Ensure DMG is receiving accounting and payments (when applicable) from Side Artist appearances
Identify gaps in royalty statements/usage reports against using historical earnings data, while resolving issues and claim conflicts which are hindering collection of royalties
Provide detailed analysis of income received
Work with multiple departments/teams within DMG to identify areas where improvement of collection processes could be implemented
Work and liaise with multiple vendors/partners/licensees of DMG to ensure payment of already contracted, or known, revenue or research and discover unknown revenue
Liaise with legal team to escalate areas that need attention for both known or unknown revenue collection
Liaise with technology team to offer input and design into new databases and software to help more efficiently track and collect revenue streams
Track unpaid invoices and work closely with Disney Collections team to assist in established areas of collection and work to develop new areas where they could partner with DMG
Partner with income tracking counterparts at sub-publishers on international collection projects
Partner closely with Director of A&R Administration to identify key collection issues, and help to drive change of process and procedure when identified
Provide support for Ad Hoc inquiries and analysis
Maintain a mindset on efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring cost benefit analyses in prioritization
Create, maintain and report on key business metrics to ensure financial objectives are met, including quarterly reporting of retrieved revenues
Support Finance and Accounting teams on a regular basis to help to resolve issues and ensure revenue is reported accurately once collected
Provide support during financial audits related to royalty income
Hire and train new staff, assign projects, conduct performance evaluations and map out development plans
Interact with other partners around the Studio to remain informed of business challenges and issues that affect our business
Stay informed about the business and up on changes affecting the business, including investigating new forecasting and business methodologies

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior and recent music industry experience is preferred (5+ years of relevant experience), working with recorded music and music publishing copyrights, ancillary music rights, as well as in the area of digital music, global music publishing, including extensive understanding of various types of revenue, societies collections and royalties/distributions
Must be a self-starter, able to work independently, while taking initiative to explore as many different routes as possible to uncover various revenue streams and deliver exceptional results
Excellent ability to read, understand and analyze contracts
Keen ability to foster and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders
Develop and nurture collaborative partnerships both within and outside of DMG
Exhibit meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and validity
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
Ability to partner well within a team and drive change
An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work within a large organization
Strong problem solving, project management and time management skills
Must be able to apply advanced analytical skills to drive informed decision-making
Ability to work in a dynamic and creative environment
Be up to date on cutting-edge data analysis techniques and tools
Capacity to deeply understand and navigate within company cultures

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $78,200 to $104,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About Disney Music Group:

The music is the soundtrack of our lives – from your favorite hits by popular artists to beloved tunes from films like Mary Poppins and Frozen. Find the music that rocks your world right here at the Disney Music Group (DMG), headquartered in Burbank and home to Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, Disney Music Publishing and Disney Concerts. DMG releases film and television soundtracks from the world’s biggest entertainment brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, the legendary Star Wars, ABC and Disney Channel, alongside pop, dance, family music and the catalog of classic rock band Queen. DMG is also an innovator in music distribution and live concerts. If music is your passion, come be a part of the team that brings it to ears all over the world.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Hollywood Records, Inc, which is part of a business we call Disney Music Group.

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