Associate Director, Creative-NA

Maintains a working knowledge of BMI’s role in the music industry, its competitive pressures, and how those matters impact BMI writers and publishers.

Manages the relationship between BMI and its affiliates by answering affiliate inquiries about BMI policies, practices and royalty payments.

Explains in detail the services BMI offers affiliates by answering affiliate inquiries about BMI policies, practices, and royalty payments.

Establishes and maintains relationships with music industry executives and professionals.

Develops relationships with up-and-coming music professionals, songwriters, artists, and tastemakers to secure future talent for BMI.

Presents programs to industry and community groups regarding BMI.

Facilitates the relationships between BMI affiliates and the music industry by networking with industry professionals.

Attends music industry events as a representative of BMI.

Edits the music community on the role and function of BMI.

Acts as a liaison between Creative team members and senior management, and interacts with creative executives from other BMI offices in order to recruit and retain affiliates most desirable to BMI.

Listens to new musical works in person and as sent to BMI by affiliates, with the hope of providing information to assist the writers in marketing them within the industry.

Analyzes affiliates royalty income in order to project future earnings to support bank loans.

Works with senior executives on special projects, such as showcases, studies, and meetings, as requested.

Affords assistance with other duties as assigned.

Supports our BMI Core Values and cultivates a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in the music industry.

Skills and Abilities: 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
Able 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
Able to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines
Strong typing and proofreading skills