Manager, Licensing

This is a Full Time Job


Responsibilities:

• Manage music licensing process, domestically and internationally, across all Disney branded consumer products with embedded music or printed lyrics.
• Ensure all approvals are obtained as needed, including talent approval. Coordinate with internal business units as necessary.
• Provide music quotes to licensees; negotiate rates if requested and possible.
• Coordinate with internal Disney partners to ensure union fees are handled appropriately.
• Draft music licenses and make changes when necessary, coordinating with DMG's Business Affairs team for guidance.
• Create invoice requests and send to licensees along with the licenses.
• Handle music requests, approvals, clearances and licenses for international divisions and licensees.
• Ensure delivery of music assets to licensees in accordance to Disney security practices.
• Track pending and finalized quotes and licenses in various databases.
• Deliver creative musical solutions and ensure each music choice is on brand.
• Review and approve music edits and sound chips for accuracy and quality.
• Develop strong relationships with licensees to generate additional business.
• Partner with internal Disney businesses to improve processes and systems as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in music licensing, rights management or similar work
• Excellent understanding of the music business, music publishing and master use rights
• Strong understanding of the consumer products business
• Knowledge of union guild rules surrounding licensing requests, particularly AFM and SAG/AFTRA
• Solid negotiating and relationship skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and orally
• Able to adapt to changing environments
• Knowledge of Disney branded properties ideal

About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios, Disneynature, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!. Ours is a culture of innovation, inspiration and collaboration that brings together visionary artists, gifted technologists and savvy business minds to conjure up magical entertainment experiences for a global audience.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Hollywood Records, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Hollywood Records, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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