Catalog Manager Career Profile, Salary & Job Outlook
What does a Catalog Manager do?
Catalog Managers are knowledgeable of not only the music industry, but passionate about the specific area or genre a company or label operates in. They are responsible for managing information regarding copyright, royalties, and licensing. Under the Licensing and Sync department, a Catalog Manager works towards monitoring sales data and provide analysis as well as recommendations for catalog promotion.
How much does a Catalog Manager make?
According to Ziprecruiter, Catalog Managers maintain a national annual salary of $59,244, which is an hourly wage of $28.48. Entry-level catalog managers start around $40,000 annually. Senior-level catalog managers make an annual average of $75,000. The range in salary widely depends on factors including skill, seniority level, and location.
What impact does this career have towards the music industry?
Catalog Managers are bearers of music information and are valuable in determining how catalogs of music can be available or easily accessible. They not only maintain and manage systems for the catalog, but help promote and publicize it for the public.
What is the job outlook for a Catalog Manager?
Forecasts show that music revenue will more than double to about $131 billion by 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities in the field (including engineers) are expected to grow at a rate of 9% during the 2019-2029 decade (www.bls.gov).
How to kick-off your career:
- Follow national and international music charts.
- Explore the Clive Davis Institute at NYU x Billboard’s Music Essentials online course.
- Download Yellowbrick’s Ultimate Music Career Guide.
Learn from:
Mark Frieser
Music Industry Essentials contributor, Founder and CEO Sync Summit
Related Careers:
Licensing Manager | Licensing Representative | Sync Licensing Specialist | Music Licensing Counsel | Licensing Assistant
