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BUSINESS AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATOR New York, NY Primary Wave Music Publishing was founded in 2006 and specializes in the acquisition and unique marketing of iconic and legendary music catalogs. Over the years the company has acquired the copyrights of over 25,000 songs from the catalogs of legendary artists such Bob Marley, Prince, James Brown, Stevie Nicks, Smokey Robinson, The Four Seasons, Whitney Houston, Paul Anka, Burt Bacharach, Sly & The Family Stone, Boy George & Culture Club, Leon Russell, Bill Gaither, Boston, Donny Hathaway, Air Supply, Ray Charles, Thievery Corporation, and many others. As a company, we strive for excellence in the pursuit of catalogs that not only reflect great songwriting, but moments of culture. Primary Wave has strategically grown over the last 14 years into a full-service music company that includes Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing, Publicity, Film/TV and commercial synchronization. We seek a detail oriented, enthusiastic Business Affairs Administrator and music lover to join Primary Wave’s Business & Legal Affairs department. This role will be full-time with a hybrid in-person and remote work schedule in our New York office, and will report to the General Counsel. Responsibilities:

• Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Manage form document files.
• Minimum 4 years in-house business affairs role or law firm experience (in an entertainment practice group) handling music related matters.
• Strong organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, within a team-oriented environment.
• Coordinate and assist with catalog acquisitions, including with respect to due diligence (e.g., copyright and trademark research), preparation and review of asset schedules, and post-closing catalog matters (e.g., implementation of letters of direction, tracking of post-closing deliverables).
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive legal and business matters.
• Liaise with a variety of Primary Wave departments, including with regard to rights research requests, royalty audits, and use approvals and licenses.
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Adobe, and Excel. Prior business affairs or copyright department experience at a music publisher or label strongly preferred. Familiarity with USPTO and US Copyright Office databases a plus. Salary and Benefits: The estimated base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $90,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, business needs, and the candidate’s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by Primary Wave. The salary range is subject to change at any time and depends on internal and external factors. Primary Wave offers exceptional benefits to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an excellent career path. We provide one of the best available benefit programs for small businesses, including a healthcare plan, 401(k), long-term and short-term disability, holidays, life insurance, hybrid work schedule, and vacation. We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture. To Apply: To respond to this great opportunity, please click on the link to complete an application and submit your resume. http://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/j/74561453 Individuals may perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Primary Wave is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Manage internal deal tracker for certain catalogs, and outside counsel legal fee invoicing.
• Other Business Affairs duties as assigned by attorneys in the department or the General Counsel. Qualifications:
• Review, analyze and summarize contracts.
• Assist with expansion and maintenance of rights management database.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic; skilled with managing and appropriately prioritizing multiple assignments, meeting deadlines under pressured timelines, and taking ownership of projects.
• Proficient with analysis of music contracts; content licensing; rights tracking.