A licensing manager oversees and coordinates music licensing duties in the royalty department of a company. As a licensing manager, your daily responsibilities include evaluating requests, approving invoices, and managing license administrators in your department. You may also negotiate licensing agreements, settle copyright disputes, and collect royalty fees. The main requirements for a licensing manager are prior management experience and at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as business or communications. You may also need several years of experience in a lower level position before advancing to a career as a licensing manager. Additional qualifications include strong analytical and communication skills.