Senior Manager, Music Clearance & Licensing
Sony Pictures
Culver City, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/2/2022 8:52:00 AM PST
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Senior Manager, Music Clearance & Licensing
Senior Manager, Music Clearance & Licensing
Reporting to the Vice President, Music Business Affairs, the Senior Manager, Music Clearance & Licensing provides music rights and music clearance information regarding Sony Pictures' motion picture and television catalogs to various distribution departments within Sony Pictures. The role requires in-depth legal research and an in-depth understanding of music agreements, music licenses, and other documentation to determine the rights granted to or controlled by Sony Pictures. The analysis conducted and conclusions drawn as part of the role are critical to the distribution needs of the studio and are documented on music reports. In certain situations, the Senior Manager will provide estimates for necessary upgrades and/or handle the clearance of music rights, preparing the legal paperwork in connection with the license upgrades. Research will also be performed to determine whether a pre-existing work is in the public domain.
Responsibilities
• Research the music used in SPE's motion picture and television catalog
• Review music-related agreements and licenses for music rights granted
• Research public domain status, investigate problem situations, track music replacements
• Prepare music reports containing the clearance information
• Provide music clearance estimates and negotiate and draft licenses to upgrade rights
• Support and communicate with supervisor and be the primary contact person on the Music Affairs team for various distribution areas within the studio
Qualifications
• 7-10 years' experience
• Paralegal certification preferred
• Strong understanding and functional knowledge of Excel and Word
• Knowledge and love of music is a plus
*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
*As part of our commitment to health and safety, all U.S. non-union applicants and employees must submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request and obtain approval of a reasonable accommodation based on disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
*As part of our commitment to health and safety, SPE requires all U.S. non-union applicants and employees to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or to request and obtain approval of a reasonable accommodation based on disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
USA - Culver City - Studio Lot - CA01