Manager, Licensing
Warner Music Group
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 8/8/2014 10:44:00 AM PST
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Summary
Under general supervision with latitude for independent judgment and decision, is responsible for negotiations, research, clearance, and issuance of licenses to affected parties of Company owned or controlled copyrights for exploitation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
• Coordinates and confers with Company’s internal departments as well as outside parties to include, but is not limited to, co-publishers, copyright owners, composers, their managers and/or attorneys, regarding clearance, ownership, and financial procedures and fees.
• Manages and is responsible for handling both telephone and correspondence from parties requesting fee quotations and license requests for use of Company products contained in the catalogue.
• Performs research duties of the Company’s rights to songs and clears copyright provisions, songs, and may obtain permission for use.
• Negotiates fees to requesting parties as directed.
• Coordinates with individual principals in relation to legalities, fee structures, income and general operations relating to TV licensing or other programs.
• Maintains records such as logs, files and deals.
• Review licenses within own specific area.
• Makes suggestions for use of alternate songs in the Company’s catalogue when clearances are not available for the original request.
• Attends meetings and conferences both within and outside the Company relative to the department’s operation.
• Handles and safeguards confidential and proprietary information.
• Must be able to effectively communicate internally and/or externally in a manner consistent with the company’s Code of Conduct and core values.
• Must be able to come to work on time without restriction as to time commitment.
• Must be able to read and understand materials and documents and have the ability to recognize and extract critical data and information.
• Must be able to perform all diverse physical tasks necessary to complete all the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Must be able to work at and utilize all necessary functions of a computer in order to complete all the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Education:
A high school level education, or its equivalent, is required. A baccalaureate degree with a major in music business preferred.
Skills:
Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphases in; knowledge of general business practices; demonstrate a high level of customer service; posses a strong work ethic; strong organization skills and pay high attention to detail; strong communication skills (written and verbal); ability to adhere to deadlines and execute on tasks and handle multiple, diverse assignments; produce quality work and be accountable; manage time; ability to work well in team; demonstrate ability to be innovative and suggest change/improvements within scope of work; anticipates needs and creates efficient and effective processes; self-starter, self motivated and takes responsibility/ownership of tasks; thinks outside the box proactively, strategically and analytically; consistently takes initiative; demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing situations.
Experience:
A minimum of two to three (2-3) years of licensing experience within a music publishing company preferred.
A satisfactory equivalent of education, training and experience in related fields and/or educational disciplines, sufficient to qualify for the requirements of position.
Our Company is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national Origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, or any other legal recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws and the Company complies with all applicable reasonable accommodation requirements which such laws may require. Accordingly, please inform the Company’s Human Resources representative if you need an accommodation in order for you to complete any employment application-related forms or otherwise to participate in the application or selection process for the position for which you are applying. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity and will enable applicants to participate in the application and selection process and for employees to perform the essential functions of their jobs without imposing undue hardship on our Company. The Company also will make reasonable accommodations to an applicants or employee’s religious beliefs and practices as may be required by law, unless an undue hardship would result.