Assistant Manager, Contract Administration
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onStockyard Boulevard, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37219, United States
Kobalt's Contract Administration team plays a critical role in interpreting, onboarding, and administering client agreements. We ensure contractual terms are accurately reflected across Kobalt's systems and downstream operations, directly impacting client reporting, royalty processing, and claims made on behalf of our writers and publishers.
This is a hands-on position for a proactive and detail-driven administrator with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of music publishing agreements. You will be responsible for the accurate ingestion of contractual terms and copyrights while supporting the wider team through guidance, documentation, and process improvement. Accuracy, consistency, and sound judgment are essential as you work to standardize and streamline contract administration processes.
Your day-to-day involves interpreting key commercial and contractual terms from long-form publishing agreements, managing conditional terms and amendments, and working closely with Business Affairs to assess the operational feasibility of proposed terms. You will also contribute to strategic initiatives and serve as a trusted point of reference for contract-related queries, eventually guiding junior team members and owning end-to-end documentation for departmental workflows.
At Kobalt, we've championed creators since 2000. Our technology and music services are built to make the industry more transparent, fair, and rewarding for artists, songwriters, and rights holders. We are proud to work with some of the world's most influential talents, including Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Fender, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Karol G, Young Thug, Kali Uchis, and Andrew Watt, as well as acclaimed writers like Simon Aldred and Clarence Coffee Jr.
We are a company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and progress. Our values—Music First, Transparent, Tech Powered, and Transformative—shape how we work, build, and grow together. We are a community of people who care deeply about making a meaningful impact in music and technology.
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Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in equitable access to opportunities and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
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Work model: On-site
Stockyard Boulevard, Downtown Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37219, United States
Nashville, Tennessee
Experience in royalty administration or accounting. Familiarity with database query tools such as Athena or SQL Developer. Prior experience supporting or managing junior team members.
Kobalt Music operates as a major entity within the music industry, headquartered in New York, NY. The company leverages technology to provide transparency, ownership, and control for artists, songwriters, publishers, and labels. Established in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt positioned itself early in the digital era by building a platform designed to manage the complexity of micro-payments and maximize efficiency across the global market. This approach allowed the organization to grow while traditional firms contracted, creating an infrastructure tailored for the streaming age.
The firm currently employs over 700 people across 12 international offices. Its roster includes more than 20,000 artists and songwriters, representing 600,000 songs and 600 publishing companies. Recent developments include AMRA, recognized as the first global digital performing rights organization, which aims to reshape operational standards within the sector. Kobalt's reach is significant, with an average representation of over 60% of the top 100 songs in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
Clients span a wide range of talent and organizations, including notable figures such as Paul McCartney, Max Martin, Beck, and Marshmello, alongside major entities like Disney Music Group. The company continues to apply its disruptive philosophy to various segments of the music business, focusing on fair compensation and creative freedom for its partners.
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Experience
3+ yrs (Mid Level)
Job Type
Full-Time
