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Kobalt Music
Nashville, TN, US
Source: Kobalt Music careers · View original posting
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We are looking for a Manager to join Kobalt’s Contract Administration team in Nashville. The team plays a critical role in interpreting, onboarding, and administering client agreements, ensuring contractual terms are accurately reflected across Kobalt’s systems and downstream operations.
This is a critical leadership position focused on the strategic oversight, accuracy, and scalability of our contract administration and onboarding operations. You will be responsible for ensuring that our client agreements are translated into Kobalt’s systems with precision and operational efficiency.
This role is suited to a leader who combines technical expertise in music publishing with a passion for departmental governance, process optimization, and team development. You will set the standard for how we ingest and interpret complex agreements, acting as the primary business partner to our stakeholders in Business Affairs. Your mandate is to elevate the team’s performance, drive efficiency in our workflows, and ensure our data integrity remains the gold standard for transparency and accuracy.
By Month 3: Transition from initial onboarding to full team integration and deep system and process mastery.
By Month 6: Focus on driving process improvements and elevating team performance.
By Year 1: Focus on departmental strategy and developing talent.
Key Behaviors for Success
People Development: Invests time in coaching and empowering team members to reach their full potential.
Strategic Thinking: Looks beyond day to day tasks to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for the business.
Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for work end-to-end, following issues through to resolution and escalating thoughtfully when needed.
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Works closely with Business Affairs, Operations, and junior team members to ensure shared understanding and consistent execution.
We aim to complete the process within three working weeks. If timelines shift, our Recruitment Team will keep you informed throughout.
Why Choose Us
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’re 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 (Rag’n’Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr. (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, The Snuts).
We’re 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. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know we’re happy to help.
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