Globe Sync Agent (Advertising)

Universal Music Group • Los Angeles, CA

116d • $67,900 - $125,730

About The Position

As Sync Agent, Globe USA (Advertising – East Coast), you’ll lead Globe’s advertising-focused sync strategy from New York. Your remit will centre on identifying, developing and executing licensing opportunities that maximise the commercial and creative impact of Universal Music UK’s frontline and catalogue repertoire. You’ll work with advertising agencies, music supervisors, brands and creative partners to build long-lasting relationships and drive new and repeat business. Working closely with our UK labels and A&R teams, you’ll curate and deliver music responses that cut through creatively and deliver commercially.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in creative sync, advertising music supervision, or licensing
• Extensive network of advertising industry contacts and creative agency partners
• Proven success in pitching and closing advertising sync deals
• Strong understanding of music copyright, licensing and legal frameworks
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Organised, strategic and able to manage multiple priorities and client needs
• Familiarity with key platforms including Microsoft Office, Salesforce, DISCO and music analytics tools
• Based in the New York area with the ability to travel as required
• A passion for music across all genres, and an appreciation of UK repertoire, is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead Globe NY’s sync strategy, focused on advertising-driven opportunities
• Work to accountable commercial targets and KPIs, aligned with artist and label goals
• Cultivate, grow and maintain relationships with brands, agencies and music supervision teams
• Respond creatively and commercially to sync briefs, pitching music from our full repertoire
• Negotiate, close and execute sync deals including clearance, licensing and payments
• Collaborate with UK labels and A&R to develop bespoke creative responses
• Deliver artist showcases, client engagement moments and in-market activations
• Track sync activity and catalogue performance to provide actionable insights to internal teams
• Stay ahead of sync, advertising and content trends to identify new revenue opportunities

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees