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Job Purpose: This role manages synchronization licensing for Advertising handling a clearance requests and complex deals across multiple sectors. The position involves negotiating and issuing approvals for sync opportunities including while working closely with A&R sync creatives and estates. The ideal candidate will oversee a roster of major clients ensuring requests are handled quickly and accurately and will collaborate effectively across internal teams and external partners. Strong communication deep knowledge of sync history and pricing structures and the ability to strategically position the catalog are essential to success in this role.
What Youll Do: (job responsibilities)
Handle high volume clearance clients and multiple deals across various sectors
Liaise with A&R and sync creatives on new releases
Negotiate and issue approvals/quotes for high level sync deals in the Advertising sector and other media as needed
Manage a robust roster of A-level clients to make sure all our customers requests are being met and processed in a timely manner
Communicate efficiently and effectively with writer approval parties and estates
Partner effectively across internal divisions and with external partners using excellent communication skills
Price the catalog strategically and competitively and have a deep understanding of relevant sync history and fee structures
Handle specific synch licensing projects as needed
Who You Are: (skills and experience required)
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree a plus
Experience in music publishing or a related field
Extensive and well-established relationships across the music industry
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong trusted relationships with songwriters managers attorneys estates and internal teams
In-depth knowledge of Sony Music Publishings catalog and a strong awareness of market opportunities preferred
Global mindset with an ability to think and operate on an international scale
Deep expertise in music publishing including a strong understanding of various transaction types (e.g. acquisitions admin deals reversion scenarios)
Proven ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional leadership teams
Creative and pragmatic problem-solver with a strategic mindset and the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities
Strong business acumen with experience advising on catalog operations and synthesizing data to support decision-making
Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills
High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
Willingness to travel as needed
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Standard workday is 7.5 hours; however flexibility is required for evening and late-night events as business needs dictate
What We Offer
You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day.
A modern office environment designed for you empowering you to bring your best.
We invest in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
The space to accelerate progress positively disrupt and create what happens next.
We give you the platform to champion positive change with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact diversity equity and inclusion initiatives.
An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life & disability coverage and 401K employer matching.
Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets mental health and meditation resources industry-leading fertility coverage fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding fully paid leave for caregivers programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity subsidized back-up child and elder care and reimbursement for adoption surrogacy tuition and student loans.
Flexible Time Off
Time off for winter recess
DISCLAIMER:
The anticipated annual basesalaryfor this position is:
$43116.00-$61594.00This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual basesalaryoffered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
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