Royalty Administrator, Temporary

Job Title

Temporary Royalty Administrator

Location

Remote (Must align with US East Coast hours)

Job Type

Temporary / Contract

About the Role

Are you detail-oriented with a strong background in media or publishing? A premier media organization is seeking a

Temporary Royalty Administrator

to maintain contract data, drive quarterly reporting processes, and ensure accurate, timely royalty distributions. This is a fully remote position operating on East Coast hours, where you will partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve inquiries and streamline workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

Enter and maintain royalty contract and payment terms in rights and royalty systems.

Reporting & Payments

Oversee quarterly reporting, payment calculations, and statement distributions to meet tight contractual deadlines.

Problem Solving

Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve processing or reporting errors efficiently.

Workflow & Tracking

Use cross-functional ticketing systems (like Jira) to track, manage, and complete tasks on time.

Vendor Setup

Facilitate vendor setup across accounting and royalty platforms.

Stakeholder Support

Serve as a primary liaison for internal and external royalty/payment inquiries.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience

2–4 years of relevant experience in intellectual property, media, or publishing.

Software Expertise

2–4 years of hands-on experience with royalty, contract, or rights management software (experience with

RightsLine

is a must;

Alliant

or

Vistex

are a plus).

Technical Skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency (must be comfortable with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables).

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience.

Core Competencies

Strong contract-reading skills, excellent organization, and sharp analytical focus.