Licensing Analyst

This is a Full Time Job

Sony/ATV Music Publishing in Nashville is seeking to fill the position of Licensing Analyst. The preferred candidate will have at least 2-3 years of music publishing or equivalent industry experience.

The Licensing Analyst will have the following responsibilities:
*Work with record labels to ensure mechanical licenses are secured
*Participate in meeting Licensing team goals
*Build relationships with key licensing staff at various record labels
*Draft and administer mechanical licenses
*Ensure controlled compositions are correctly calculated and licensed at the correct royalty rates
*Communicate with affiliates and writer representatives
*Ensure licensing data entry in internal systems is accurate
*Liaise with Copyright department and record labels on the resolution of missing shares and song disputes
*Upkeep of department reports and spreadsheets

A qualified candidate must possess the following skills:
*Highly organized and detail oriented, while exhibiting the ability to manage and prioritize large volumes of work
*Provide support, leadership and encouragement within a team to achieve department and team goals
*Knowledge and experience working with mechanical licenses, contracts and negotiations
*Experience with controlled composition provisions and calculations
*Self-motivated with the ability to produce high quality work with minimal supervision
*Strong PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
*Demonstrated ability to work effectively with experts from the music/entertainment industry and related business community
*Strong oral and written communication skills

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.