3 Licensing jobs

CONCORD IS THE INDEPENDENT, WORLDWIDE LEADER IN THE DEVELOPMENT, ACQUISITION, AND MANAGEMENT OF RECORDED MUSIC, MUSIC PUBLISHING, AND THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE RIGHTS. With offices in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Miami, London, and Berlin, Concord has a diverse and vibrant roster of active recording artists, composers, and songwriters, and a vast and historic catalog of works by some of the most treasured names in music history. As the  Coordinator, Copyright Licensing & Royalties , you will be responsible for applying for mechanical and DPD licenses, ensuring all license and payee information are loaded correctly into Concord’s royalty database, reviewing the accuracy and completeness of quarterly mechanical royalty statements, and cleaning up outstanding copyright licensing and royalty issues. Core Responsibilities: Request and obtain mechanical and DPD licenses for all Concord labels Input license information into the Record Maestro (RM) system Assist with the quarterly mechanical royalty statement run (as applicable) Assist with inquiries (both external and internal) related to copyright royalties and act as a liaison between the royalty department and other inter-company departments Perform all aspects of vendor maintenance for publishers Clean up outstanding copyright licensing and royalty issues Create and manage files/folders for all releases Assist with special projects on an as-needed basis Outline of Specific Functions: Request and obtain licenses electronically through HFA and directly from non-HFA affiliated music publishers Research recording agreements to calculate and apply mechanical royalty rates Negotiate mechanical licensing rates for exclusive and/or promotional product Input license information into the Record Maestro (RM) system including, but not limited to, publisher information, mechanical licenses, and products Research and check critical information (i.e., song splits, ownership, etc.) Ensure all information entered into RM is accurate and hitting the statement correctly Assist with the quarterly mechanical royalty statement run (as applicable based on check generating location) Ensure mechanical royalty checks match statement amounts Assemble statements, stuff envelopes, and apply proper postage for mailings Assist with inquiries (both external and internal) related to copyright royalties and act as a liaison between the royalty department and other intercompany departments Field inquiries from the Royalty Inquiry line Assist A&R with label copy/publishing information as needed Perform all aspects of vendor maintenance for publishers Monitor letters of direction; update song, catalog, address and payee information in RM Coordinate with finance to create new accounts and manage existing accounts in MAS500 Update publisher account balances for any returned checks, advances or adjustments Clean up outstanding copyright licensing and royalty issues Obtain licenses and remove outstanding mechanical monies from unassigned Research and remove publisher accounts on hold and products in sales error report Create electronic files/folders for every release that are accessible to entire royalty department Monitor and update pending licensing issues on existing releases Upload mechanical files/documents to OnBase. Special projects may include (but are not limited to) various audit requests, identifying and researching licenses that have not been processed, and reviewing the issuance, accuracy, and clearance of payments. Requirements: At least 1 year licensing and /or royalties experience at a record label or music publishing company Outstanding verbal, written and organizational skills Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook Experience with ASCAP, BMI, SESAC and eMechanical databases desirable Basic algebra skills Must be proactive, detail-oriented and able to handle confidential materials Must be a multi-tasking individual and be patient but diligent in resolving and completing projects Must be able to prioritize projects with contractual obligations and get clarification when needed Able to work well under pressure Must be a team player in the department and the company as a whole Must be able to interact fluidly with all departments and all levels of employees General agreement and acceptance of the Company’s core values >>> Click on Apply Now to be taken to the application page. 

We are Warner Music Group, home to a broad roster of new stars and legendary artists through a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Canvasback, East West, Elektra, Erato, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin’, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville, as well as Warner Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers, with a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our innovative and highly sought-after Creative Synchronization team at Warner Chappell Music Publishing. A little bit about our team: The synchronization licensing team is directly responsible for connecting our songwriters to creative music users in film, TV, advertising, video games, and merchandising. We look for innovative ways to pair songs with content that influences culture on a global level and enriches the lives of music lovers everywhere. To accomplish this, we work directly with our writers to better understand their goals and ambitions, and we customize our services and marketing approach accordingly. We’re always looking for unique and interesting new ways to promote the extraordinary breadth & diversity of our catalogs. Why this could be your next big break:   If you love and know a lot about music both new and old, are highly organized and a critical listener, have extensive audio rights research and creative/administrative metadata tagging experience, and want to create game-changing opportunities for some of the best songwriters in the world, Warner Chappell’s synchronization licensing team is the place for you. We pride ourselves on being the best creative partner and solution provider to all professional music users. If participating in and supporting these endeavors is what drives you, we want you on our team.  Here you’ll get to: Directly influence our songwriters’ success and provide a broader and more effective base of opportunities for their songs to grow an audience and generate revenue. Maintain a complete and data-accurate audio asset library for Warner Chappell’s Global A&R, Sync, & Creative Services teams. Participate and advise in the planning & design process of new systems to manage and present audio assets related to our copyrights, both internal & external. Attach highly functional administrative metadata to our song assets such that they can be “discoverable” quickly and efficiently for exploitation opportunities of all kinds (sync pitching, song plugging, strategic marketing, writer meetings, cover opportunities, etc.) Attach thorough and functional creative metadata (including Genre, Sub-Genre, Style, Mood, Tempo, Lead Instrumentation, Key, BPM, etc.) and administrative metadata (master ownership/administration, copyright ownership/administration, side artist information, version & “state” data [remix, radio edit, features, demo, unreleased, pre-release, remastered, release year, etc.]) to audio assets. Create pitch playlists curated for sync e-blasts (New Releases, Pre-releases, Catalog Focus, Lyric Theme-specific, etc.).  Rockstar candidates will be able to: Liaise with our A&R, Sync, & Creative Services department to prioritize multiple audio asset gathering and ingestion projects with high efficiency and speed. Research ownership information (Label & Publishing) for recordings with certainty and ascertain copyright splits & co-publishing information in conjunction with our A&R administration and copyright teams. Develop techniques and relationships (internal & external) for gathering necessary audio assets as thoroughly and affordably as possible (pre-releases, new releases, back catalog, cover versions, remixes/edits, multiple recordings of “standards”, etc.) by networking with Warner Chappell staff and major/independent record labels, management, writers, etc. Manage very high work volume and a necessity for 100% accuracy in data entry. Collaborate with our IT team to improve the tools & processes related to our asset management & delivery systems.  It would be music to our ears if you also had: Extensive background in Musicology, Popular Music History, & Music Business fundamentals. Provable previous experience with creative and administrative metadata tagging structures. Thorough working knowledge of historic and current label structures and ownership, and of public copyright research tools and databases (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, etc.). Demonstrable research & networking skills related to audio asset gathering. Thorough working knowledge of audio editing, archiving, file conversion, digital watermarking, mastering software, and modern recording studio environments. Computer hardware & software skills related to general office administration and audio asset management. A high degree of self-motivation, excellent communication & interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to process high volumes of data with speed and accuracy. Why join us? Warner Music Group is all about our people. We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music, every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart from the rest of the industry by embracing a philosophy of innovation that is part of our company's DNA.  Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the biggest forces in music today.  >>> Click on Apply Now to be taken to the application page. 

We are seeking a Music Coordinator to join the dynamic music team supporting the studios original TV productions in London, France, Italy and Spain. Amazon Studios are building an effective way to develop commercially viable feature films and episodic series globally. Music Coordinator will work closely with the Head of Music and be an integral part to the music team located in London. The successful candidate will be highly organized and have experience in TV Music Production and Music Supervision with a robust knowledge of the Film and TV music industry in the UK and Europe. The role requires an understanding of music licensing; the management and tracking of music budgets, talent deals, composer deals, scoring process; and tracking of actual productions in these territories on behalf of the studio. You will be expected to leverage strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to partner effectively across divisions and with external partners. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their entertainment experience at a growing studio. Our team culture is goal orientated and fast paced. We are motivated by the challenge and success to produce premium content in the ever changing digital entertainment business. RESPONSIBILITIES: creating policies and systems to manage music assets tracking and reporting music budgets tracking and reporting music licensing collecting cue sheets and ensuring third party publishing information is accurate implementing cues sheets on Rapid Cue assisting in the coordination of other music operations as needed providing administrative support to the UK music team BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience Relevant music coordinator experience at entertainment studio and or production company Experience in Mac OSX, Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Rapid Cue, and Power Point PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Goal Orientated and self-motivated Film & TV Music Supervision Experience in the UK and Europe Demonstrated commitment to customer service Strong verbal and Communication Skills Highly organized with a keen sense to detail Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment Adept at learning new software and web based tools Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation. All offers are conditional on references, verification of the right to work, and successful background screening check. This will include previous employment verification, qualification verification (if relevant) and a basic criminal check. Further details of this policy/procedure will be sent to you along with your conditional offer. >>> Click on Apply Now to be taken to the application page.