Music Publishing, Administration
Publishing administration is the process of managing, registering, and collecting royalties for musical compositions on behalf of songwriters — without taking ownership of the songs. It's the modern alternative to traditional publishing deals.
What Does A Publishing Administrator Do?
A publishing administrator handles the business side of your songs so you can focus on creating. Here's what that includes.
Registering each composition with collection societies, PROs, and mechanical rights organizations worldwide. This includes filing correct metadata, IPI numbers, and ownership splits.
Actively collecting all royalty types — mechanical, performance, sync, and print — from every territory where your music is played or streamed.
Processing incoming royalty statements from dozens of sources, matching payments to songs, and providing transparent reporting to songwriters.
Issuing and managing mechanical licenses, responding to sync inquiries, and ensuring proper licensing for all uses of your compositions.
Monitoring for unauthorized use of your compositions and taking action when infringement is detected — from unlicensed covers to unauthorized sampling.
Working with local sub-publishers or direct society relationships in international territories to maximize collection efficiency.
Song Registration
Registering each composition with collection societies, PROs, and mechanical rights organizations worldwide. This includes filing correct metadata, IPI numbers, and ownership splits.
Royalty Collection
Actively collecting all royalty types — mechanical, performance, sync, and print — from every territory where your music is played or streamed.
Royalty Accounting
Processing incoming royalty statements from dozens of sources, matching payments to songs, and providing transparent reporting to songwriters.
License Management
Issuing and managing mechanical licenses, responding to sync inquiries, and ensuring proper licensing for all uses of your compositions.
Copyright Protection
Monitoring for unauthorized use of your compositions and taking action when infringement is detected — from unlicensed covers to unauthorized sampling.
Global Sub-Publishing
Working with local sub-publishers or direct society relationships in international territories to maximize collection efficiency.
Admin Deal Vs. Traditional Deal Vs. Self-Publishing
Understanding the differences helps you choose the right path for your career stage.
| FEATURE | ADMIN DEAL | TRADITIONAL DEAL | SELF-PUBLISHING |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership | You keep 100% | Publisher may co-own | You keep 100% |
| Revenue Share | 0-15% commission | 25-50% of royalties | 0% — but DIY everything |
| Global Registration | ✅ Handled for you | ✅ Handled for you | ❌ Must do yourself in each territory |
| Sync Pitching | ⚠️ Some offer this | ✅ Active pitching | ❌ Must pitch yourself |
| Advances | ❌ Typically none | ✅ Often available | ❌ N/A |
| Contract Length | 1-3 years, flexible | 3-10+ years | N/A |
| Creative Control | 100% yours | May have approval rights | 100% yours |
| Accounting | Monthly or quarterly | Semi-annual or quarterly | Whatever you can manage |
Why Jukehouse For Publishing Administration
JukeHouse is a next-generation publishing admin platform built for independent songwriters who want professional-grade administration without giving up ownership or revenue.
- 0% commission on Pro plan ($100/yr)
- Monthly payouts — not quarterly
- Direct registrations with 60+ societies
- Real-time royalty dashboard
- 100% ownership retention
- No long-term lock-in contracts
Get Professional Publishing Administration
Register your songs, collect royalties globally, and get paid monthly. No ownership transfer required.
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JukeHouse registers, tracks, and collects royalties from 60+ societies worldwide.