Sr. Manager, Licensing

This is a Full Time Job

WMG's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its team members, artists and songwriters across the globe. In response to COVID-19, WMG is fully committed to helping its people balance their home and life commitments with flexible working options, virtual wellness sessions, and more. WMG strives to maintain a COVID-free workplace. To that end, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment for all US new employees, prior to the commencement of employment. If you are hired, you will be required to provide proof of your vaccination as part of your new employee onboarding process, subject to our legal obligation to make reasonable accommodations in certain limited circumstances.

We remain committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We know it fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

Job Title: SrManager, Licensing

A little bit about our team:

WMG Licensing handles 3rd party licensing for WMG controlled masters for compilations, samples, merchandise and non-traditional uses on a worldwide basis. The department also clears 3rd party and WMG repertoire to be included on Rhino Entertainment frontline releases, custom products, and premiums.

Your role:

Responsible for clearing Warner US-controlled repertoire for Warner affiliate and affiliate client releases.

Here you'll get to:
• Negotiate, draft, redline and review all domestic license agreements for the use of WMG masters on any new audio-only project including compilations, soundtracks, podcasts, new media and as samples
• Work with company's Business and Legal Affairs departments to research the applicable rights and restrictions for recordings sought to be licensed and the stakeholders thereof
• Ensure compliance with all relevant artist, producer, distribution, and labor organization agreements
• Liaise between WMG's internal project managers at all US frontline and catalog labels as well as international affiliates and third-parties to facilitate licensing business on a global level
• Communicate directly with artist management teams, film companies and other major record labels to secure necessary approvals for licensing deals
• Track and collect income due under license agreements including advance payments, license fees and union dues
• Stay apprised of new audio formats and market trends to determine standardized rates and terms for licensing of emerging formats

About you:
• Knowledge of licensing procedures.
• Minimum one year music business experience.
• Very strong interpersonal skills.

We'd love it if you also had:
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