Über diese The MLC Matching Support Temp Stelle bei Mechanical Licensing Collective
Are you interested in joining a purpose-driven company in the music industry? Do you thrive in a collaborative, hybrid work environment? If you do, we would like to get to know you.
WORKING AT THE MLC
The MLC is committed to excellence, service and transparency. Our culture is collaborative, and our team works in a hybrid environment. On our team, you are respected, valued for your unique strengths and experiences, and empowered to identify and resolve your own challenges.
Who We Are
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is a nonprofit organization established under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 to help ensure songwriters, composers, and music publishers receive the mechanical royalties they’re owed from digital music services. Operating at the intersection of music, technology, and finance, The MLC manages a sophisticated data platform that connects music, ownership, and royalty data at scale. Through technology, data, and industry collaboration, we work to accurately match musical works to rightsholders, distribute royalties, and bring greater transparency to the digital music ecosystem.
THE ROLE
This is a temporary contract position with an anticipated duration of approximately 4–5 months, with the possibility of long-term extension.
If you’re a data geek, music nerd, and technophile, this could be a great opportunity for you. As a Matching Support Temp, you’ll combine an in-depth knowledge of music with a strong affinity for data, technology, and systems. Whether your expertise runs from Acid Rock to Zydeco-or anywhere in between-your music knowledge will help you research, analyze, and connect music data accurately.
Both music knowledge and comfort working with data are essential to success in this role.
This position is expected to work up to 37.5 hours per week, with occasional additional hours or overtime based on business needs, which may include weekends. You’ll also have access to continuing education opportunities through free webinars and hands-on training. This is a Hybrid position, we are based in Nashville.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Music knowledge of one or more genres required
- Proven experience working independently with a high level of dependability
- Proficiency in using Excel and/or data (Prior business class, analytics course, certification, hands-on usage)
- Experience handling a high volume of data with sharp attention to detail is preferred
- Experience with computer focused work for long periods of time preferred
- Must have access to a computer and high-speed internet service
FOCUS AREAS
- Match sound recording data to musical works data through a combination of cross-referencing available data points and performing outside research;
- Extensively investigate source data for accurate matching;
- Perform various data entry and clean-up tasks;
- Review and confirm the work of peers, as needed;
- Communicate issues to supervisors and other team members;
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to develop and improve matching and research strategies;
- Continually update and improve work processes based on results of prior work and newly-received data; and
- Meet productivity standards for throughput;
- Quickly align your work with new procedures.
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- The Focus Areas may inevitably evolve and change over time to meet changing business needs.
YOU WILL CHAMPION THE MLC’S CULTURE BY:
- Applying The MLC’s Guiding Principles to your work and your behaviors
- Being process-oriented, data-driven, and tech-savvy; being collaborative, curious, and open to new ideas
- Engaging in a diverse and dynamic team; continuing with personal development
- Inspiring others with your enthusiasm and humility
YOU WILL CHAMPION THE MLC’S CULTURE BY:
- Embracing The MLC’s leadership values and applying The MLC’s Guiding Principles to your team’s work
- Being process-oriented, data-driven, and tech-savvy; being collaborative, curious, and open to new ideas
- Building a dynamic team; mentoring team members; developing future leaders
- Inspiring others with your enthusiasm and humility
THE MLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THE MLC DOES NOT MAKE EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF, ETHNIC OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, GENDER, GENDER-IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CATEGORY PROTECTED BY LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, AND COMPENSATION.
