Author: Press Officer

Job Title: Live Music and Cinema Licensing Executive
Salary: On Request
Terms: 12 month fixed term contract

Application
Please send a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the criteria for the role to hr@nullimro.ie
Deadline for applications is 5.00pm on Friday 24^th September.

Job Description

IMRO administers the performing right in copyright music in on behalf of its members (songwriters, composers, and music publishers) and on behalf of members of the international overseas societies that are affiliated to it.  IMRO´s core function is to collect and distribute royalties arising from the public performance of copyright works. With a global scope, we represent creators along the chain of creation. At IMRO, we are committed to creators. We stand up for music and the people who make it and perform it. A community for creators, we listen, advocate, educate, invest, and engage to shape a culture of musical worth. We help music creators to adapt to change and receive full and fair return for their work.

IMRO’s Licensing Team is accountable for the licensing, invoicing and collection of royalties from businesses using copyright music, cinemas and live music venues and providing excellent licensee services including the resolution of any licensee queries which may arise.

We are currently recruiting for a full time Live Music and Cinema Licensing Executive to join our Licensing Team. The successful candidate will contribute to IMRO revenue maximisation in accordance with budgeted targets by pursuing the licensing of pay-in live music events and music use in cinemas on behalf of IMRO and by licensing any use of PPI sound recordings at events or in cinemas.

Specifically, this role will ensure that IMRO is an efficient licensor of live music pay-in events and cinemas in line with published IMRO and PPI tariffs.  This will involve overseeing the move to a digital licensing process and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders within and outside IMRO.   The job holder will also research pay in live music events, communicating with event organisers, licensing the events and invoicing the relevant royalty.

Another function of the role is the research of international licensing practices and rates to deliver changes to existing or the introduction of new tariffs in the area of pay-in live music and cinema.  The role will also involve input into raising awareness in the industry of the role of IMRO and the requirement to license pay-in live music events and cinemas.

This role is a great opportunity to make a real impact.  The candidate will be required to have strong written and communication skills, be motivated by out-performance and capable of working on their own initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Main Accountabilities

• Researching live music events (that also use PPI sound recordings) via websites, social media, ticket seller event alerts, Meslis and any other relevant source including newspapers, magazines, etc. to establish what live music events need licensing
• Issuing concert licenses to music promoters and live music venues such as MCD, Aikens, theatres, etc. and to other once off live music users.
• Contacting music promoters and venues on a regular basis for box-office figures, setlists, admissions, capacity figures, etc and raising invoices for performances
• Performing quality control checks on box office figures from concert promoters and live music venues
• Pursuing music operators and venues for provision of event setlists
• Licensing all cinema operators (for both IMRO and PPI) and ensuring the annual royalties are calculated and invoiced on a timely basis
• Oversee the end-to-end automation of cinema and live music licensing processes
• Contacting prospective customers regarding obtaining a license for using music and communicating in a timely manner to all incoming license information requests
• Achieving annual budget targets as laid down by the Commercial Director – Public Performance
• Liaison with Distribution Dept regarding distribution of royalties collected
• Liaison with Credit Control Dept regarding debt collection from licensees
• Liaison with PPI regarding application of PPI tariffs
• Liaison with legal advisors where necessary
• Liaison with external and internal auditors to provide information and insight on licensing arrangements
• Report KPI performance metrics for monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• In conjunction with the Commercial Director – Public Performance, engage in work required make changes to existing tariffs or introduce new tariffs by researching international licensing policy, conducting research and customer consultations and any other relevant ad hoc duties that may arise in this regard
• Undertaking such other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time

Requirements 

• A degree in Business is preferred but not essential
• Interest in the live music and cinema entertainment sectors
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong administration and organisational skills to research events, follow up on event licenses and issue related royalty invoices
• Ability to work on own initiative to achieve budgeted targets and as part of the wider Licensing Team

Minding Creative Minds’ (MCM) in association with The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, EPIC Working Group, Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO), Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA), MCD Productions & The Cowshed will hold its ninth online Meet and Greet Session for Ireland’s creative community and Irish creatives based overseas on Monday, September 20th.   

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkcOGvqzwtH9U8z8mVxBGiG_YUptIvr_AD

These Meet and Greet Sessions are free of charge to attend.  If you would like to offer feedback on the structure of these sessions, MCM would love to hear from you.  Email: info@nullmindingcreativeminds.ie.   Your feedback and suggestions will help Minding Creative Minds maximise their efficiency in aiding and supporting your needs.

“As we prepare for our sector to finally reopen, it is even more important we stay connected with our peers and colleagues. Minding Creative Minds Monthly Online Meet and Greet Sessions facilitates this perfectly.  By being present we can be an active support for each other, by getting involved we can help each other navigate the months ahead as our industry reopens and we can regain our work routines.  Some have already had an opportunity to dip our toes into the work arena via test events and while we will all be thrilled to get back to steady work routines, this can bring its own challenges.  Minding Creative Minds Meet and Greet Sessions will bring us together so we can continue to support each other and our industry beyond Covid restrictions.  If you have not been able to visit already, consider coming by on September 20^thto say Hi.”  – Ailish Toohey, Communications Lead at Minding Creative Minds 

Job Description

IMRO administers the performing right in copyright music on behalf of its members (songwriters, composers and music publishers) and on behalf of members of the international overseas societies that are affiliated to it.

IMRO’s Distribution Team manages the efficient distribution of royalties, overseeing repertoire and providing member services including the resolution of any member queries which may arise.

We are currently recruiting for a full time Distribution and Member Services Executive to join our Distribution Team. The successful candidate will contribute to the provision of an efficient distribution and membership service by carrying out a variety of clerical/administrative duties with a strong emphasis on data entry, data manipulation and data processing.

This is an entry level role and ideal for someone looking to develop a career in the business aspects of the music industry.

The candidate will be required to have strong communication skills, be results orientated and able to work as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment.

Main Tasks 

• Work as part of a team of 5 Distribution and Member Services Executives, with direction from Senior Executives & Distribution Manager
• Entering data into electronic form (e.g. work registrations, gig lists, set lists etc.)
• Matching music titles against repertoire databases
• Matching data from live music performances to repertoire
• Investigating member queries

Requirements 

• Must have previous experience in an administration or similar role
• Must have good keyboard skills, strong organisational skills and possess keen attention to detail
• Must have good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• A good general knowledge of music would be desirable

Application

 Please send a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the criteria for the role to hr@nullimro.ie

Deadline for applications is 5.00pm on Wednesday 8th September 2021.

Salary: On Request

Term: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced its 2021 panel of judges and it includes iconic artists Coldplay, Hozier, George Thorogood, Bebe Rexha, Tom Waits, Christian Scott, Linkin Park, Jeremiah Fraites (The Lumineers), Trevor Daniels, Metro Boomin, and many more. Also included are record label executives from many of the top major and indie record labels.

Now in its 20th year, ISC was created to recognise great songwriters and to provide a platform to be heard. The competition is open to both professional and amateur songwriters, signed or unsigned, and offers a valuable opportunity for songwriters to get more recognition for their music. ISC is currently accepting entries at www.songwritingcompetition.com.

A total of 71 winners in 23 genre categories share in over $150,000 in cash and prizes, including an overall Grand Prize consisting of $25,000 (US) cash, and more.

In honour of its 20th Anniversary, ISC is also announcing a Founder’s Choice Award to be given to one artist this year only, selected by the competition’s Founder and the ISC listening committee. This award will be given in addition to the overall $25,000 (US) Grand Prize that is selected by the judges. The Founder’s Choice award recipient will be awarded $10,000 (US) cash.

Over the years, many artist winners have gone on to achieve greater success, including getting record and publishing deals, licensing agreements, gigs, and much more. Past winners have included: Tones and I; Illenium; Vance Joy; Faouzia; R.LUM.R, Bastille; Gotye; Lindsey Stirling; Kimbra; The Band Perry; Kehlani; Passenger; Gin Wigmore; Tenille Townes; For King & Country; Andrew Bird; Dustin Lynch; Gregory Porter; Omar Sosa; The Teskey Brothers; Jordan St. Cyr; Adrianne Lenker; and many more.

Application: Please send a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the criteria for the role to hr@nullimro.ie
Salary: On request
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Deadline for applications is 5.00pm Thursday 12th August 2021.

Membership & Licensing Executive

Purpose of Job

To contribute to the provision of an efficient membership service by administering various systems relating to members’ profiles as well as liaising with members and licensees both proactively and reactively in order to build and maintain strong relations between IMRO and its members and licensees. To raise awareness of IMRO in the marketplace and promote effective communications with our members and licensees.

Job Context and Content

There is one job holder who is assigned to the Marketing & Membership Department.

Principal Accountabilities

• Guiding members through any documents or procedures they need to complete in relation to their membership and ensuring that members understand what they need to do to benefit fully from their IMRO membership.
• Entering data in relation to members and maintaining information to ensure accuracy of IMRO distributions e.g. member info, bank details, etc.
• Dealing with general queries from IMRO members and passing information on to the Team Leader of the relevant distribution team to ensure that member issues are dealt with in a timely fashion.
• Contacting members in a proactive manner to ensure that their international live / broadcast performances are tracked accurately and to work closely with the International Department to increase overseas income.
• Contacting members in a proactive manner to inform them of any IMRO events which may be of interest to them and acknowledging any achievements made by the member.
• Organising and speaking at events such as songwriting workshops, seminars and showcases to create a higher awareness of IMRO.
• Promote and improve IMRO’s Self-Service and Self-Licensing online tool for prospective and current licences and propose enhancements to user interface.
• Develop communications and marketing initiatives (using digital marketing and social media) relevant to licensing activity to ultimately drive an increase in DML penetration.
• Deliver communications plan to positively influence public perception of IMRO.
• Increase Licensee awareness of the importance of remunerating music creators for the commercial use of their work.
• Liaise closely with the Membership and Licensing Teams to ensure that all IMRO messaging is clear, consistent and on brand.
• Engage with Licensee representative bodies to take advantage of their marketing inventory to promote IMRO (e.g. VFI, LVA, Restaurants Association of Ireland).
• Generate and implement ideas to increase Licensee engagement on various media (including social media) and digital platforms.
• Understand the requirements of Licensees to ensure more value-added initiatives can be developed and delivered.
• Keep up-to-date with current digital trends, evaluate new technologies and suggest new ideas to enhance Marketing strategy.
• Support the acquisition of new Licensees and manage existing client relationships.
• Engage with existing broadcast partners to promote IMRO to national audiences.
• Maintaining IMRO websites including www.imro.ie, its various social media platforms and ensuring content is monitored and updated regularly.
• Assistance with IMRO’s sponsorship and advertising activities in relation to music events such as festivals, awards, etc.
• Administering IMRO advertising assets, both print and online, and ensuring that the content of the advertisements is kept up to date.
• Continuous monitoring of members and licensees through surveys to gain feedback on our relations with these groups.
• Raising the profile of IMRO with customers and potential customers through events and campaigns directed at IMRO customers and through attendance at industry trade fairs.
• Undertaking such other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.

5. Principal Working Contacts
   
   Marketing & Membership Director on a daily basis with regard to personal and department target and Commercial Director – Public Performance in relation to licensee campaigns and initiatives.

• Distribution Team Leaders & Executives
  On a regular basis in relation to royalty queries and general issues regarding members.
• Affiliate Societies
  On a regular basis in relation to writer member transfers to or from affiliate societies.
• IMRO Members
  On a daily basis re member queries. Also proactively seeking work registrations, set lists or other information from members required to complete a distribution.
• Major User Groups
  Eg. LVA, VFI, Irish Hotel Federation as required in relation to advertising campaigns.
• Music Bodies
  Eg. Contemporary Music Centre, Screen Composers Guild of Ireland, the Arts Council, The Association of Irish Composers, FMC etc. in relation to organising events or schemes relevant to the particular body.
• Press Contacts
  As required in relation to sponsorship, advertising and promotion of IMRO.
• IMRO Customers
  From time to time at events organised to engage with our customers.

6. Challenges Faced
   To ensure that any queries raised by members are rectified and responded to as quickly as possible.

To generate an enhanced level of satisfaction within our membership with regard to service levels provided and the value of royalty payments made.

7. Planning and Organising
   The overall planning is decided by the Marketing & Membership Director and the Commercial Director – Public Performance. However, the holder is expected to be self-motivated and show a high degree of initiative.
8. Direction Received
   Job holder works within the guidelines set out in the current Marketing & PR Plan. Difficult issues are referred to the Director of Marketing & Membership or Commercial Director – Public Performance.
9. Knowledge and Experience
   Job holders should have strong organisational abilities and possess keen attention to detail.

• The holder is also required to have excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with all elements of Microsoft Office is required and some web design and digital marketing experience is desirable.
• Holders should be able to work as a team as well as working on their own initiative.
• A firm knowledge of music and issues relating to the music industry, both domestic and international is essential.

10. Review of Job Description
    This job description relates to the position as it exists in August 2021. It will be reviewed at the end of each year at the annual appraisal and quarterly appraisals will also be carried out.