Jordan Crawford
Nashville,TN
Summary
Experienced Music Licensing Coordinator with comprehensive knowledge of licensing rules, regulations and procedures. Demonstrated ability to manage complex licensing projects, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal laws. Strengths include strong communication skills, strategic planning abilities, and a proven track record in improving operational efficiency within licensing departments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensing Coordinator
SESAC
Nashville , TN
02.2020 - Current
- Provide contract management services for SESAC's various affiliates.
- Prepare and issue invoices for music, radio, and television licensing deals.
- Update affiliate databases by researching social media and other online platforms to determine current live and recorded music usage.
- Process cash adjustments on affiliate's accounts for admin and collections staff.
- Serve as a contact for licensing representatives and consultants regarding incoming licenses.
Data Quality Specialist / Customer Service Representative
Entercom Communications
Nashville , TN
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Communicated with internal and external personnel regarding payment for radio advertisements on Entercom's radio stations.
- Researched, reviewed, processed, edited, and catalogued incoming invoices, check requests, and other legal documents for future use.
- Researched and edited Entercom vendor databases.
Front Page Editor
The Daily Source
Sarasota , FL
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Researched and gathered news articles and videos from a database of approved news outlets for placement onto The Daily Source's front page.
- Proofread and edited content for grammar, spelling, and accuracy.
- Used strong news judgment for news gathering.
- Wrote effective headlines and summaries to attract readers.
- Fostered subscriber engagement by posting news articles on Facebook and Twitter to grow brand reach.
Partner Service Representative
The Christian Broadcasting Network
Nashville/Virginia Beach
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Received prayer requests from CBN's listeners and inputted them into the database for follow-up.
- Prayed for prayer center callers.
- Promoted and sold CBN's events, campaigns, and merchandise to all prayer center callers.
- Interacted with CBN's followers on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and CBN chatroom.
- Managed social posting schedule.
- Brainstormed ways to increase social media engagement.
- Ensured the absence of inappropriate content, copyrighted material, and solicitations on CBN's social media accounts.
- Used CBN's corporate communication strategies to defend CBN against public criticism.
Public Affairs Intern
WHRO Public Media
Norfolk , VA
- 12.2015
- Provided administrative support to the production staff of the talk radio show "HearSay with Cathy Lewis."
- Researched guests and relevant news for talking points for the host.
- Helped operate sound board and entered caller information for questions during taping.
- Attended promotional events and assisted with live show taping.
- Produced a segment on the Rosenwald Fund Study/Tuskegee Experiment.
Freelance Reporter
Voice Newspaper
Richmond , VA
08.2013 - 10.2014
- Wrote stories on breaking, hard, and soft news topics for weekly publication.
- Pitched story ideas to editor using strong news judgment.
- Used strong writing, researching, and editing skills.
- Used time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Interned with this publication from April to July 2013 and began freelancing for them in August 2013.
Education
M.S. in strategic communications -
Troy University
Troy, AL05.2016
B.A. in journalism -
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05.2014
Skills
- Copy editing
- Writing
- Data entry
- Researching
- Proofreading
- Social media
- News judgement
- Video editing
- Communication skills
- SEO
- AP Style
- Corporate communication
- Office administration
- Project management
- Conflict resolution
- Data analysis
- Public speaking
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Blogging
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Photoshop
- Hootsuite
- WideOrbit
- Oracle
- Salesforce
- Interpersonal Communication
- Payment Collection
- Office Management
- Database updates
- Time Management
- Professional correspondence
- Analytical Skills
- Multitasking
- Written Communication
- Data Acquisition
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Document Preparation
- Effective Communication
- Data Entry
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
Affiliations
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
- Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television (NECAT) member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensing Coordinator
SESAC
02.2020 - Current
Front Page Editor
The Daily Source
05.2018 - 11.2018
Data Quality Specialist / Customer Service Representative
Entercom Communications
05.2017 - 08.2019
Partner Service Representative
The Christian Broadcasting Network
02.2016 - 05.2017
Freelance Reporter
Voice Newspaper
08.2013 - 10.2014
Public Affairs Intern
WHRO Public Media
- 12.2015
M.S. in strategic communications -
Troy University
B.A. in journalism -
Norfolk State University
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