Director, Film & TV Operations

The Job

Kobalt is looking for a Director, Film & TV Operations to oversee Kobalt’s audio-visual catalog, including both Production Library Music and Film & TV Studio Commissioned Catalogs.  This role will ensure the successful onboarding, implementation, and daily management of these catalogs by coordinating with Kobalt’s Publishing Operations team globally.  

The Director of Film & TV Operations will engage with clients to obtain information and documentation required for catalog delivery and royalty collections. This role will act as an internal project manager monitoring catalog ingestion & management, registrations, and meta-data impact on monetization.  This role will ensure the success of our clients in the production music and film & TV space as their administration partner.

This is an individual contributor role requiring collaborative skills to connect multiple departments to achieve shared goals. 

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end-to-end operational servicing of Film & TV Studio and Production Library catalogs, from initial onboarding through registration and revenue collection.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments: Copyright, Contract Admin, Royalties, and Client Services to ensure accurate and timely implementation of catalog data.
• Liaise directly with clients to collect metadata, cue sheets, and contractual documentation for ingestion and rights management.
• Interpret contractual obligations and ensure they are accurately reflected in internal systems and workflows.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs across Film & TV repertoire to ensure timely registrations and collections.
• Represent Kobalt in industry working groups and external conversations regarding production music rights and best practices.
• Recommend and implement new or improved workflows that ensure scalability and accuracy in audiovisual operations.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert on audiovisual repertoire administration, supporting other departments with insights and guidance.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience of music publishing administration, including direct experience in the administration of Production Music and Film & TV studio-commissioned catalogs.
• Proven expertise with cue sheet creation, ingestion processes, metadata accuracy, and global collection society requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret contractual agreements and advise on implementation and royalty processing.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration experience with a proactive and adaptable mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex concepts to various stakeholders.

Additional Skills That Could Add Value

• Experience with agreement registrations and CWR standards.
• Familiarity with royalty flows and income tracking for audiovisual content.
• An interest in SQL or other data tools is a plus.
• A naturally curious and solution-oriented approach with a keen eye for continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like

• In 3 months: Have a working understanding of Kobalt’s ingestion, registration, and royalty collection processes specific to audiovisual catalogs.
• In 6 months: Independently manage onboarding and implementation of a Film & TV catalog, liaising across internal departments.
• In 12 Months: Act as the key operational expert for Film & TV repertoire within the business and lead internal projects to improve and scale operational workflows.

Key Behaviors For Success 

Collaboration & Teamwork: Actively builds relationships across departments to coordinate cross-functional workflows. Shares knowledge and works constructively with others to resolve catalog-related issues.

Focus on our Creators & Customers: Engages directly with clients and external societies to ensure their repertoire is onboarded and monetised accurately. Understands the importance of precision and speed in serving creators.

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Identifies and resolves complex issues related to rights, registrations, and royalties. Takes ownership of problems and follows through to completion while learning from challenges.

Interview Process

• Introductory call with a member of our Recruitment Team
• Interview with our hiring manager and wider team (Kristina & Enrique) 
• Take home assessment 
• Interview with our leadership team. 
• Feedback at each stage

We aim to complete the full interview process from initial application to offer within four working weeks. While we do our best to meet this timeline, there may be occasional delays. If that happens, our Recruitment Team will keep you updated every step of the way.

WHY CHOOSE US?

At Kobalt we’ve prioritised creators since we first started in 2000. Our music services and the technology we’ve built helps make the industry more fair and rewarding for artists. We’re trusted by some of the world’s biggest names like Phoebe Bridgers, Nick Cave, Wolf Alice and Sam Fender and songwriters such as Simon Aldred (Rag’n’Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr. (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, The Snuts).

We thrive on creativity and are committed to championing diversity. We’re dedicated to inclusiveness and provide all the resources and benefits you need to grow your career and reach your potential. We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and an entrepreneurial culture that makes working here not just fun, but also rewarding.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. A background check will be conducted on acceptance of the offer.

Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.