Music Partnerships & Development Lead Job at Genius in New York

Overview Music Partnerships & Development Lead at Genius, a MediaLab brand and leading destination for music, lyrics, and the stories behind the songs. The role focuses on expanding Genius data distribution across the digital music ecosystem, growing partnerships with DSPs, labels, publishers, distributors, and adjacent platforms, and shaping Genius’s data monetization strategy in collaboration with Product and the Chief Revenue Officer.

What You’ll Do Own, develop, and expand partnerships with major DSPs, labels, music services, and adjacent platforms to embed Genius into the music ecosystem.

Identify and negotiate licensing and distribution opportunities for Genius data products.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Legal, and Revenue teams to operationalize and execute deals.

Represent Genius externally with industry stakeholders and internally with leadership.

Monitor industry trends and emerging platforms to identify new business opportunities and inform partnership strategy.

Drive the launch and adoption of new Genius products or features in collaboration with partners to maximize reach and revenue impact.

What We’re Searching For Extensive Music Industry Network & Experience : 10+ years in the music industry with strong relationships across DSPs, labels, publishers, and music tech platforms.

Proven Deal-Making Expertise : Track record of negotiating and closing complex licensing, distribution, and data partnership deals with major DSPs and music partners.

Deep Knowledge of Music Licensing & Digital Business Models : Comprehensive understanding of music licensing, publishing, content distribution, and revenue strategies in the music industry.

Strategic & Collaborative Leadership : Skilled in shaping and executing partnership strategies, collaborating cross-functionally, and representing Genius externally at the highest levels.

Additional Skills & Attributes : Passion for the intersection of music, technology, and data; strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments; excellent time management and prioritization skills.

Details Seniority level : Director

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries : Software Development

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