Would You Take This Job? – Royalty & Metadata Coordinator (Essential Music Publishing, Franklin, TN) 🎼

Royalty & Metadata Coordinator

Company: Essential Music Publishing Partner
Location: Franklin, TN (Nashville area)
Salary: Not provided in the listing
Type: Full-time, Publishing Administration Role


What’s Attractive

  • In-depth involvement in music catalog administration—handling royalty accuracy and metadata management.

  • Excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k) with matching; adoption, tuition, and loan reimbursements; mental health support; and subsidized caregiving resources.

  • Located in Franklin, TN, offering a vibrant music scene with proximity to Nashville’s industry hub—all within a charming, affordable community vibe.


Responsibilities

  • Manage metadata for Essential Music Publishing’s song catalog: ISRC codes, release details, artist info, and streaming platform data.

  • Prepare and review royalty statements and payments on a quarterly and semi-annual basis.

  • Track unpaid or misreported earnings and address discrepancies.

  • Use tools like Spotify Analytics to ensure data accuracy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.


Requirements

  • At least one year of administrative experience, preferably in music or publishing.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills—excellent for handling large data sets and process accuracy.


Link to more job details or apply here: Royalty & Metadata Coordinator – Franklin, TN (Essential Music Publishing)

So… Would You Take This Job?

Would you take a detail-oriented music publishing role immersed in royalties and metadata—supported by strong benefits and located near Nashville’s creative core—or would you prefer an opportunity more focused on creative production or marketing in music?

Why or why not?

One way to start: I’d pass unless you’re pivoting to the business side. it’s a full-time publishing administration role in Franklin. TN. For a mix/mastering and live sound track, this is mostly spreadsheets and rights data, not console time. Would a simple checklist help?