Part-Time Assistant, Classical

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist the Executive Director by performing the following duties.

LOCATION: New York, NY office. BMI has transitioned back to working in the office on a regular hybrid schedule. At present, most team members are expected in the office three (3) days a week. Decisions regarding future transitions will take place in phases as BMI continues to closely monitor COVID-19 as employee safety is our priority.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Sort, organize, and distribute extensive incoming departmental mail for both the Classical department, which receives over 300,000 concert programs annually in addition to regular correspondence.
• Prepare detailed quarterly financial analysis of classical music composers and publishers using royalty accounting system.
• Prepare general correspondence for supervisor, including large-scale quarterly and annual mail-merge letters to composers and publishers.
• Assist the Executive Director with new classical affiliations: filing documents; setting up prospective affiliates in the online portal; notifying the team of new classical affiliates.
• Process all incoming classical International Performance Reports including validation of title against works database.
• Maintain classical music databases and mailing list addresses for composers and publishers.
• Monitor and respond to incoming email for the general Classical inbox; monitor, print, and distribute all incoming performance reports to the Classical Concert Reports inbox.
• Maintain and order all office supplies and stationery for Classical department.
• Prepare and submit adjustment requests
• Assist with estates of deceased BMI affiliates
• Regular attendance
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supports our BMI Core Values and cultivates a culture of diversity and inclusion.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in music with preference given to performance, musicology, composition, or music theory. Knowledge of and interest in living classical composers and contemporary classical repertoire
Experience: Minimum 6 months professional experience in the music field preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access
• Planning, time management, and organization skills
• Flexibility and initiative
• Ability to work in team environment as well as individually with minimal supervision

Salary Range:
$25.00 - $28.00/hour. The specific base salary offered to a successful applicant will be based on individual qualifications, skills, experience and education. The pay range is subject to change at any time based on various internal and external factors.

What We Give to You:
401K with employer match
Paid vacation and paid sick/personal time
12 paid calendar holidays
Paid volunteer time off
Summer hours that offer more time for fun in the sun
Commuter benefits (New York)
Amazing and engaging culture
Employee Resource Groups

BROADCAST MUSIC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: All applicants will receive equal opportunity for employment without regard of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran’s or marital status, disability, or any other cultural factor.