Associate Director, Creative Membership at ASCAP in Atlanta, GA

About ASCAP

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than one million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world’s most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at www.ascap.com, on X and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook.

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Job overview:

The Associate Director, Creative Membership leverages deep music industry knowledge to cultivate and maintain strong relationships within the Atlanta creative community and its surrounding areas. In this role, you will serve as a vital bridge to songwriters, publishers, major record labels, entertainment lawyers, managers, and talent agents. A primary emphasis is placed on enhancing ASCAP's local presence through active on-the-ground engagement, which includes attending live shows, hosting industry mixers, and conducting in-person meetings with ASCAP members and local executives.

This position is based in our Atlanta office and will report to the VP, Creative Membership located in New York. This position currently is subject to ASCAP’s in office policy.

Areas of Responsibility & Accountability:

• Discovery and development of talent, including songwriters, composers and producers, in the Atlanta and surrounding area.
• Perform market research and partner closely with the Senior Director to identify, attract, recruit and successfully transition local up-and-coming creators to ASCAP, in order to grow the value of the ASCAP repertory.
• Support and maintain relationships within the Atlanta and surrounding creative community, including songwriters and publishers, major record labels, entertainment lawyers, managers, an agents.
• Develop an understanding of ASCAP’s Survey and Distribution System and ASCAP membership policies and procedures, to confidently guide members through membership and distribution related inquiries.
• Stay informed of, escalating and making viable recommendations to the relevant internal subject matter experts on effectively addressing member needs.
• Partner with the Marketing & Communications team to plan, curate, and host high-impact member events and recognition initiatives.
• Act as a brand ambassador of ASCAP by attending industry panels, conferences and events.
• Collaborate seamlessly across the ASCAP Creative Membership team to share best practices, align regional goals, and unify strategies.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Music Business, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in the Music Industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, navigate ambiguous environments, and communicate with ASCAP leadership..
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to represent ASCAP with poise and professionalism across diverse creator and executive groups.
• Exceptional judgment.
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the Atlanta music industry.
• Ability to juggle priorities and be a team player.
• Market research skills.
• Will be required to travel and attend events, including ASCAP’s membership events, outside of office hours and/or overnight.
• This position requires the incumbent to be in the office 3 days per week.

Compensation/Benefits:

Besides providing a unique and dynamic work environment, there are a few other reasons you should consider ASCAP in your career planning. We also offer generous benefit options that are comprehensive and provide the flexibility that most employees want and need. These health care and financial plan options include the following:

• A choice of either network-only provider medical and dental plans or more flexible medical and dental plans where you can see providers in or out-of-network
• Vision plan that offers both in and out-of-network provider options
• 401(k) Plan that offers pre-tax, Roth, and an after-tax employee contribution option which includes a company match
• An additional employer paid discretionary profit share contribution, regardless of your participation in the 401(k) Plan
• Generous time-off policy
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short-term disability insurance/salary continuation and long-term disability insurance
• Company provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee gym discounts at select gyms
• Commuter benefits
• Voluntary pet health insurance
• Voluntary auto and homeowner’s insurance
• Voluntary employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance options
• Voluntary ID protection Coverage

The above summary of the current benefits is subject to the terms and conditions of the benefit plan documents. This summary is not complete and is subject to the terms of the underlying plan documents. Please note that ASCAP reserves the right to amend or otherwise revise or terminate, at any time and in its sole discretion, its benefit plans, programs, and policies.

Occasional travel for in-person meetings may be required.

Please be aware that ASCAP is not a nut-free or other allergen-free workplace.

ASCAP is an equal opportunity employer. All ASCAP employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications and performance and not on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, genetic information, disability, handicap, color, creed, religion, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.