Coordinator, Sync Licensing

Downtown Music

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Posted about 1 month ago

Full Time

New York, New York

Hybrid

Smart Summary

The Coordinator will support the Director of Sync Licensing in all aspects of synchronization licensing and administrative functions for Downtown Music Publishing’s catalog. Key duties include drafting and negotiating license agreements for various media and managing follow-ups on invoices and requests.

Downtown Music is seeking a Coordinator for Sync Licensing to draft and negotiate license agreements, maintain licensee relationships, and identify exploitation opportunities. The role requires 1-2 years of experience in music publishing, licensing, or related fields, along with a strong understanding of copyright and excellent communication skills. This position is based in New York City.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Synchronization Licensing

License Agreements Drafting

Negotiation

Redline Review

Invoice Follow-up

License Request Follow-up

Relationship Management

Catalog Exploitation

Music Publishing

Copyright Understanding

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Written Communication

Job Description

Downtown Music is a modern global music company committed to building a more equitable music industry. As the preferred partner for some of the world’s most beloved songwriters, storied music catalogs, and emerging artists at the forefront of pop culture, we offer bespoke distribution, publishing administration, creative marketing and finance solutions to entrepreneurial creators and their partners. Downtown Music is owned and operated by Downtown Music Holdings. 

Downtown Music's Sync Team is seeking to bring on a Coordinator, Sync Licensing to our Sync Licensing department. While at Downtown you will be working with the Director of Sync Licensing in all areas of synchronization licensing and administrative functions for Downtown Music Publishing’s expansive catalog.

This hybrid role will be based in our New York City office. 

What you'll do: 

  • Draft and negotiate long and short form license agreements for film, television, advertising, video games, new media etc...
  • Work through redline agreements with production companies and/or their lawyers
  • Follow up on outstanding license invoices and outstanding license requests
  • Develop and maintain relationships with licensees
  • Identify opportunities for exploitation of Downtown’s diverse catalog
  • Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

You are / have: 

  • 1-2 years of related experience, preferably at a music publisher, label or third party synchronization agent or related company
  • A broad understanding of music publishing, licensing and copyright
  • The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of people and job functions
  • The ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies; Interest and experience in using technology and the Internet to improve work efficiency
  • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and written communication skills
  • The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • A drive to learn and grow with a positive attitude

Why you want to work here: 

  • Work​ ​in​ ​a​ ​collaborative environment​ ​full​ ​of​​ mission driven, innovative, and passionate people
  • Be part of an open, welcoming, and inclusive culture 
  • Rich benefit program (Medical, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance, 401k (with match)
  • Paid Volunteer Hours

Downtown provides base salary ranges for all positions located in the United States at the time of posting. The hiring range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000 annually. As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon various factors including, but not limited to, work experience, geographic location and relevant skills. Downtown is committed to providing a comprehensive market-competitive total rewards program for its employees which includes medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, 401(k) match and generous paid time off. This range does not include any other variable compensation components.

Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is core to Downtown's values. We welcome and encourage all applicants of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply.

Downtown Music

Downtown Music is now proudly part of Virgin Music Group. Downtown Music is a global company that owns, manages, and develops businesses with a vision for a more equitable and innovative music ecosystem. With operations across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America, we are the world’s leading provider of end-to-end services to artists, songwriters, labels, music publishers and other rights holders. Downtown Music manages millions of music copyrights across our portfolio of companies, with a catalog that spans more than 100 years of popular music, including music for film and television, and the single largest independent sound recording catalog in the industry. The Music Industry Lives Here.

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