The Warner Chappell Copyright team oversees and processes all newly written, released, recorded by our writers in addition to any new catalogues WCM acquires. We are the point of entry for the assets that make our company the success it is. The Manager of Song Processing will handle song entry, registration, split delivery, submission and confirmations of worldwide CWR registrations, adaptation/translations/print and Copyright PA submissions. You will also resolve counterclaims and disputes, monitor charting titles, disperse label copy, work closely with A&R, Legal, Contract Administration and Mechanical licensing departments to ensure songs are collected and paid. In this role, you will: Provide end-to-end support for a dedicated portfolio of high-value Nashville clients, assuming ownership of all associated tasks. Oversee processing of new songs into the Warner Chappell Asset Management system. Delegate or process missing data for new signing schedule A’s / IPI numbers, co-writer detail, release information. Request and confirm splits for songs released via Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, major labels and sync licenses. Oversee/Review/Resolving CWR rejections at domestic societies – HFA/BMI/ASCAP/SESAC/GMR with a focus on charting titles. Resolving counterclaims with labels to allow Mechanical licensing. Providing label copy/publishing lines and splits to labels, writers, publishers and correspond with ASCAP and BMI to resolve registration or song issues. Provide consultation and support to Mechanical Licensing team on claims, disputes and writer split details. Oversee and guide staff in growth, manage performance and goal setting both as a group and as independent team members.
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