The Recording Academy Jobs

Who Were Looking For
The Recording Academy is seeking a passionate and strategic leader to oversee the Academy's advocacy and public policy efforts, representing the interests of music creators and the overall music ecosystem of the performers, musicians, songwriters, and studio professionals represented by the Recording Academy before Congress, the Executive Branch, state legislatures and other governmental agencies. The Chief Advocacy Officer reports to the Academy's CEO and will be responsible for shaping strategy and delivery in this key area in support of the organization's mission.
What Youll Do

• Lead global, national and local advocacy strategy and direction for the Academy and work in close partnership with the affiliates, including MusiCares, Latin Recording Academy, GRAMMY Museum, and GRAMMY Global Ventures
• Manage an advocacy office and team based in Washington, D.C.
• Collaborate effectively with Elected Officials, Elected Leaders of the Academy, Members, and key stakeholders to accelerate key advocacy outcomes
• Create strategies and deliver measurable results focused on creators' rights in the digital landscape
• Serve as a thought leader and speaker in the industry, representing the Academy at conferences, roundtables, symposiums, and music industry events throughout the year.
• Representation of Academy membership before Congress, including lobbying, attending stakeholder meetings, and hearings
• Identify key issues and develop policy recommendations, priorities, and strategies
• Manage communication with federal and state legislatures, members, trustees, and media
• Work closely with governmental agencies that impact Academy membership to advance creators' rights
• Organize outreach campaigns with local, state, and federal officials and lead industry-coalitions
• Work directly with the board of trustees, advocacy, and strategic planning committees
• Produce industry-leading events in Washington, D.C., the annual GRAMMYs on the Hill, GRAMMY Week congressional briefings, and District Advocate Day
• Oversee the Academy's political action committee, including compliance, fundraising, and giving strategy
• Responsible for managing the departmental budget
• Moderate travel required

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 12-15 years of experience working on Capitol Hill or closely with Congress.
• Experience with Judiciary Committees preferred.
• Excellent relations with congressional staff from both parties.
• Expertise in copyright law and related I.P. issues.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient and well-versed in new technologies such as blockchain, immersive experiences, NFT, cryptocurrencies, tokens, etc. and their prospective impact on creator and rights holder remuneration.
• Detailed and thorough understanding of mechanical and performance royalty calculation, collection, and distribution on a global basis, across platforms, services, media, and technologies.
• Must have proven presentation skills, be very detail-oriented, and possess exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and use discretion regarding Academy advocacy matters.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours during peak periods.
• Four-year college degree in a related field (public policy, music business, etc.). A Law degree is strongly desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR CERTAIN ROLES
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time.
The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
About The Recording Academy And Its Affiliates
RECORDING ACADEMY
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awardsmusic's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.
GRAMMY MUSEUM
Established in 2008 as a partnership between the Recording Academy and AEG, the GRAMMY Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating a greater understanding of the history and significance of music. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum explores and celebrates all aspects of the art form from the technology of the recording process to the legends who've made lasting marks on our cultural identity. In 2017, the Museum integrated with its sister organization, the GRAMMY Foundation, to broaden the reach of its music education and preservation initiatives. As a unified organization, today, the GRAMMY Museum fulfills its mission of making music a valued and indelible part of our society through exhibits, education, grants, and public programming.
MUSICARES
A friend and ally of the music community, MusiCares was established by the Recording Academy to safeguard the health and well-being of all music people. A four-star charity and safety net in times of need, MusiCares offers confidential preventative, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and personal health issues. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteer professionals, our dedicated team works across the country to ensure the music community has the resources and support it needs.
LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY
The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers, and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation ® .
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Recording Academy, its affiliates, and the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. The Recording Academy makes intentional, courageous, and principled decisions for stronger business outcomes and ensures that all creators and professionals live and work in a fair and safe environment. It is the Recording Academy's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Recording Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race (nor traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hair>