Audio Licensing Associate Manager
Universal Music Group
Santa Monica, CAThis is a Full Time Job
How we LEAD:
UMe, a division of the Universal Music Group (UMG), is presently seeking an Associate Manager of Audio Licensing in the company's Santa Monica, CA location. This position will be responsible for research and licensing of reissue requests for UME's Audio Licensing Division.
How you'll CREATE:
• Research artist agreements regarding the exploitation of the Universal catalog to be reissued by UME or by third parties.
• Research the Universal catalog to unlock ancillary rights.
• Digital rights management.
• Maintain and organize files including all relevant correspondence
• Maintain relevant files in the computer-based licensing system
• Assist in department and company projects as needed
Bring your VIBE:
• BA degree required
• Experience working with and understanding artist contracts
• Entertainment/Music experience preferred
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Must be able to work under time constraints
• Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to assess and analyze opportunities and issues
• Extremely well organized
• Ability to work well with others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Job Category:Business & Legal Affairs
Salary/Benefits
$51,260 - $70,000 /year USD
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors.
Benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Perks
• Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive
Additional Information
Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world's leading music company, committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Operating in over 60 countries, UMG encompasses a wide range of businesses in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. The company identifies and develops recording artists and songwriters, producing, distributing, and promoting critically acclaimed and commercially successful music. Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), the centralized U.S. catalog entity for UMG, collaborates with the company's record labels to manage the world's largest music catalog, focusing on strategic marketing initiatives and opportunities in new and emerging technologies while spearheading marketing, sales, licensing, and ancillary exploitation for its renowned brands and assets.
