What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fair Trade Label Royalties Manager position at Fair Trade Services?
Label Royalties Manager
Fair Trade is seeking a detail-driven, analytically strong Label Royalties Manager to help ensure the artists, producers, and partners we serve are paid accurately and on time. In this role, you will own key elements of the royalty cycle, from preparing and reviewing sales data, maintaining royalty-system setup, and processing royalty statements to managing recoupments, reconciling artist balances, and supporting financial reporting. You will apply contract and licensing terms with care, resolve complex royalty inquiries, collaborate with internal teams and external payees, and strengthen the systems and processes behind accurate, dependable royalty administration. If you enjoy bringing order to complex data, safeguarding financial accuracy, and supporting music with meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.
Qualifications
You will thrive in this role if you bring:
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Music Business, or a related field—or at least five years of directly related music-royalty experience in lieu of a degree
- Four to six years of progressively responsible music-royalty administration experience
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills, plus proficiency with a royalty system such as Curve
- Experience interpreting contracts, administering licenses, setting up products, calculating royalties, preparing statements, and reconciling accounts
- Strong analytical judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage competing priorities and solve complex problems
- Clear, professional communication skills and a commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and service
Experience with NetSuite and analytics software is preferred.
Benefits and Perks:
- Medical Plan: HDHP w/ HSA (All Staff) or Direct Primary Care Option (Colorado Employees Only)
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- 401(k) w/ Company Match ($0.50 on the $1 up to 10% of eligible compensation)
- Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance Options
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident
- Life Assistance Plan
Other Benefits:
- Adoption Benefit
- Benevolence Fund
- Service Recognition Leave
- Volunteer Days
- Holidays
- Sick Time
- Pet Insurance Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Maternity Leave
- Paternity Leave
- New Childbirth Assistance