Universal Music Group is hiring : Coordinator, Audio Licensing in Santa Monica

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

Overview :

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), a division of the Universal Music Group (UMG), is presently seeking a Manager of Audio Licensing in the company's Santa Monica, CA location. UMe is the centralized catalog marketing division for the Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company. UMe spearheads marketing, sales, licensing, and ancillary exploitation for the world's largest music catalog, whose brands and assets include the world's greatest recording artists. This position will be responsible for research and licensing of reissue requests for UMe Business Affairs.

How we LEAD :

Universal Music Enterprises is seeking a Coordinator of Audio Licensing who is responsible for the clearance of the Universal Music catalog to 3rd parties for sampling. They will work with the sampling team and will assist in researching the rights to the recordings to obtaining all of the necessary approvals to negotiating the terms of the license. Discretion, confidentiality and good judgment are essential for this role. The candidate must be efficient and time-sensitive and will need to perform always with painstaking attention to detail. Multi-tasking and meeting tight deadlines are necessary.

How you'll CREATE :

• Manage the clearance process of recordings and other Universal Music owned assets to 3rd parties for sampling.
• Research agreements and assess Universal Music's rights.
• Maintain and organize files and all relevant correspondence.
• Assist in department and company projects as needed.

Bring your VIBE :

Perks Playlist :

100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer : This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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Job Category :

Business & Legal Affairs

Salary Range : $37,300 -$99,144

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.