Manager, Revenue Optimization

About the role

The Global Commercial Services team advances WMG revenue and market share, leading through platform expertise and forward thinking solutions that support our recorded music strategy. This position plays a key role in optimizing core UGC platforms, specifically focusing on YouTube, TikTok, Meta, SoundExchange, and SoundCloud.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Revenue Optimization's conflicting ownership processes with labels and partners for YouTube, TikTok, Meta, SoundCloud, SoundExchange, and other platforms.
• Directly lead WMG’s YouTube CMS issues queues to ensure timely resolution.
• Support video rights optimization initiatives, including handling video availability for single-song and long-form content across all platforms.
• Identify and complete proactive claiming opportunities at SoundExchange, neighboring rights platforms, and DSPs to drive incremental revenue.
• Partner with the YouTube Account Management and Dedicated Support teams on a cross-functional task force to action unclaimed videos, ad enablement, and more.
• Develop and manage regular communication and reporting to leadership for this work.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in digital account management or rights management.
• Expertise in rights review and managing complex digital ownership conflicts.
• An analytical approach with the ability to translate large datasets into actionable business strategies.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, bridging data insights with creative teams.
• A self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• The desire to solve problems, sometimes on strict timelines.
• Proficiency in Google productivity tools (e.g., Gmail, Sheets, Docs, etc.).
• Technical proficiency in Python or SQL for data analysis.

Qualifications

• You have a YouTube Music Rights certification.
• You have familiarity with Meta Rights Manager, SoundCloud Deck, or ByteDance MediaMatch.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with digital rights management systems.
• Knowledge of YouTube and other major digital platforms.

Benefits

Details available in 2026 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf.

Pay

$60,000 to $65,000 Annually

Schedule

This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office.