Manager, Business Affairs Administration
Sony Music
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 12/3/2018 10:49:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
The Manager, Business Affairs Administration will manage a variety of business affairs administration and licensing matters as part of a centralized core group on behalf of Sony Music Entertainment affiliated US labels (RCA Records, Epic Records, Columbia Records, etc.).
Responsibilities
LICENSING:
Request, negotiate, draft, review and administer various agreements in capacity of licensee and licensor on behalf of SME affiliated labels including but not limited to:
• Side Artist Agreements
• Venue Agreements
• Master Use Licenses
• Artwork Agreements (to the extent 3rd Party consents are required)
• Quitclaim Letters
• Festival Agreements
• General Label Waivers
A/V REVIEW:
• Review audio-visual materials to highlight any trademark, side artist, or venue issues and if necessary, negotiate and obtain clearances and/or recommend edits to appropriate internal department(s)
OTHER:
• Create, maintain, and internally distribute a variety of status charts and reports, including but not limited to bi-weekly label/BA status reports
• Contract research
• Royalty account research to verify payee information and confirm various royalty obligations, including but not limited to artist, side artist, and third party royalties
• Review (and coordinate with B&LA) contest rules associated with sweepstakes, giveaways, etc.
• As necessary advise Film/TV in connection with guest artist appearances for purposes of negotiating appropriate synch fees
Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years industry experience in business affairs, licensing or entertainment law firm.
• Additional skills: drafting, negotiating, business writing, multitasking, and knowledge of the music industry and intellectual property issues (e.g. copyright, trademark, etc.). Law degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Requires strong negotiation, time management, contract drafting and analytical skills to handle various challenges presented on a daily basis.