Associate Manager, Audio Licensing

Universal Music Group•Santa Monica, CA

7d•$51,260 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), a division of the Universal Music Group (UMG), is seeking an Associate Manager of Audio Licensing in the company’s Santa Monica, CA location. 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’s Audio Licensing Division.

Requirements

BA degree required
Experience working with and understanding artist contracts
Ability to influence and negotiate
Must be able to work under time constraints
Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities
Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to keep information confidential
Must be a self-starter with the ability to assess and analyze opportunities and issues
Extremely well organized
Ability to work well with others
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365

Nice To Haves

Entertainment/Music experience preferred

Responsibilities

Research artist agreements regarding the exploitation of the Universal catalog to be reissued by UME or by third parties.
Research the Universal catalog to unlock ancillary rights.
Digital rights management.
Maintain and organize files including all relevant correspondence
Maintain relevant files in the computer-based licensing system
Assist in department and company projects as needed

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent