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Amazon MGM Studios is seeking an experienced Music Licensing Manager to join the Marketing Music Licensing team. The role works closely with the Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video Marketing teams and will be responsible for managing end-to-end music clearance workflows for marketing campaigns across all touchpoints. The ideal candidate is highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong working knowledge of sync licensing and music rights; prior experience working for a production company, studio, television network, trailer agency, or music rights holder; the ability to manage high volumes of clearances quickly with minimal guidance; and the capacity to react with appropriate urgency to situations requiring quick response or turnaround.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end music clearance workflows for marketing campaigns, including trailers, promos, social media, advertisements, and special events
- Research music rights ownership and identify all rights holders (labels, publishers, artists' representatives) for each song requested
- Obtain and negotiate quotes from record labels, publishers, custom remix composer, and music libraries within established SLAs
- Draft Confirmation Letters and/or sound recording and synchronization licenses from templates upon confirmation of use
- Maintain accurate data entry, ensuring all licensing terms, quotes, deal points, and status updates are properly documented
- Communicate proactively with rights holders, internal marketing teams, and external partners to ensure timely clearances
- Manage and track submitted cue sheets
- Identify licensing issues and escalate to appropriate legal teams; proactively assist in problem resolution
- Work with the Contract Administrator to ensure payment and licensing status is current
- Support campaign spend approvals by obtaining and relaying quotes to Marketing
- Contribute to Business Reviews (BRs) by maintaining real-time project data
- Manage licensor relationships and maintain up-to-date contact information, rate cards, and precedent license references
- Support social media audits for music clearance compliance across territories
A day in the life
This role handles a high volume of music licensing requests with changing priorities across trailers, promos, social media, advertisements, and special events. The successful candidate will recommend alternative licensing structures and leverage strong negotiating skills to secure licensing fees that align with budget limitations.
About the team
The Marketing Music Licensing team is part of the Amazon MGM Studios Music department. We are a team of music rights experts who clear the rights to use music in marketing campaigns for Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video original content. Our team manages clearances across all marketing touchpoints-from theatrical trailers and streaming promos to awards campaigns and PR events-ensuring that every piece of music used is properly licensed and compliant.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience prioritizing and delivering projects on time in a fast-moving environment
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- 3+ years of experience in music licensing, clearance, or rights management
- Extensive knowledge of music licensing including an understanding of licensing terminology, recording splits, and cue sheets
- Solid relationships with labels, publishers, and music libraries
- Exceptional negotiation skills, including experience negotiating synchronization licenses with major and independent rights holders
- Basic understanding of purchase orders and invoices
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Airtable spreadsheet-database software
- 5+ years of experience in music licensing for film, television, or advertising
- Established relationships with major label and publisher licensing contacts
- Experience with entertainment marketing campaigns (trailers, promos, social media)
- Familiarity with contract management systems and procurement processes (e.g., Contract Central, Coupa)
- Knowledge of international music rights and multi-territory licensing
- Experience working cross-functionally with legal, finance, and creative teams in a studio or media environment
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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USA, CA, Culver City - 80,300.00 - 140,500.00 USD annually