Senior Director, Music Services

Full Time Job
Senior Director, Music Services (Remote)

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Networks operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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Job Description

THE ROLE: Senior Director, Music Services

The Senior Director role oversees all non-creative functions of the Music Services Group (MSG) and serves as right-hand to the Head of Music Services. The Senior Director consults on all non-creative music and secondary rights language for all A+E agreements including blanket licenses required by our networks and is responsible for overseeing the execution of same. The Senior Director manages all staff with a focus on development and training. This role will oversee all aspects of worldwide administration, licensing, and monetization of A+E's musical assets, production music library and secondary rights.

The Senior Director manages a variety of audit functions carried out both internally and externally for group-related revenue. The Senior Director will provide knowledge, expertise and research in all copyright related matters associated with current and evolving music distribution methods with a focus on music revenue related to streaming services such as Netflix as well as Secondary Rights.

This role oversees a team to ensure timely and accurate submission of cue sheets, partner-related materials that assist in revenue collection, and all music-related issues that assist other departments at A+E. The Senior Director will provide analysis on MSG related revenue for various projects, forecasts and presentations as requested from the Department Head. Manage all aspects of MSG's alternative profit center for our Secondary Rights Collection Agreement including various Education Funds and Retransmission Revenue.

Assist Music Services Head in execution of strategies to continue to evolve and grow the music business of A+E Networks.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Provide guidance on music PRO issues (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR, SOCAN, and PRS)
• Identify and analyze MSG-related financial trends to provide insightful forecasting
• Research Copyright law, Publishing and Master Rights issues on a worldwide basis
• Manage all aspects of A+E's digital record business via Tunecore and/or any other distribution platform, including mechanical payments, if necessary
• Adapt to evolving Department needs, continuously look for innovative solutions to manage workload
• Create and advise on all presentation elements for internal and external audiences
• Advise and oversee all non-creative business related to our company-wide mandated DEI Artist Recording Fund
• Oversee rights management system (Music Maestro) to ensure song information is entered in a timely and correct fashion
• Supply all necessary data to our business partners to enhance global collections
• Manage Compliance of DTC SVOD and other multi-platform services
• Custodian of termination dates, advance schedule, options, invoices, and payment schedule (budget), and liaison with A+E's Finance teams
• Department liaison to HR for non-staff independent contractors and 3PPW's

YOUR STORY: [+BEHAVIORS] (what you need to have)
• 10 years' experience in Music Publishing with A/V and Production Library component, with Broadcast and Performing Rights expertise
• Proven management skills with a successful history of direct reports (minimum of 3)
• Strong existing relationships and connections to North American and International Performing Rights Societies
• This role is senior level outward facing representative under the Head of MSG for all international and external business units, requiring high touch communications. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required to be successful in this role.
• An understanding of Music Rights and how they impact overall program exploitation on the global landscape
• Knowledge of CWR registration
• Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Airtable, Box, Music Maestro (Soundmouse, DEBUT, a plus)
• Experienced manager who can accelerate the career trajectory of their director reports
• The candidate will have a four-year college degree or equivalent in relevant work experience

CompensationAnnual Pay Range: $144,425 - $184,715Annual Incentive Target: 20.00%

The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the

minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will

be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills,

competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation

package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at aenetworks.com/careers.

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