Music Release & Rights Infrastructure Consultant (Pre-Release Planning)

Description: I am an independent artist currently finishing mixing and mastering of an upcoming album. Before release, I want to ensure that the distribution, publishing, metadata, and royalty infrastructure are correctly designed and structured. This is not a playlist promotion or marketing role. I am looking for a consultant with strong knowledge of digital music distribution and rights administration. The goal is to build a clean release pipeline before publication. Scope of work: – Advise on appropriate distributor selection – ISRC and UPC strategy – Metadata structure and best practices – Publishing registration strategy (PRO setup and works registration) – Neighboring rights registration (e.g., GVL, SoundExchange, PPL) – Mechanical royalty considerations – YouTube Content ID setup – International royalty collection structure – Review of ownership and split documentation – Identification of potential rights or revenue risks Requirements: – Demonstrable experience in music publishing and digital distribution – Clear understanding of master vs publishing royalties – Experience working with PROs and neighboring rights organizations – Ability to explain the process clearly and systematically Initial engagement will be a paid consultation (1–3 hours) to map the release architecture. Ongoing support may follow depending on fit. Ownership of masters and publishing will remain with me. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job