Manager, Sync Licensing

Universal Music Group • Santa Monica, CA

381d • $67,500 - $103,950

About The Position

The Manager, Sync Licensing at Universal Music Group is responsible for overseeing sync clearance requests across various label groups. This strategic role involves coordinating between artist management, label teams, and external partners to ensure efficient clearance workflows. The manager will analyze data, maintain reporting systems, and contribute to the overall sync licensing strategy, requiring a deep understanding of music licensing and strong organizational skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in sync licensing, clearance management, or related roles in the music or entertainment industry.
• Strong knowledge of music licensing, copyright, and related industry practices.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and music licensing tools (e.g., DISCO).
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including senior management and artist teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and present data clearly.
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for music and an understanding of popular culture and entertainment trends.

Responsibilities

• Handle clearance requests for frontline and catalog tracks across label groups, collaborating with artist management and internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate fees and terms for sync licenses, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Maintain a real-time tracker of pending and confirmed sync requests, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for internal teams.
• Collaborate with the creative sync team to align on clearance strategy.
• Collaborate with the UMe licensing team to align on clearance approvals, quotes, confirmations, and airdates.
• Maintain visibility of every priority sync request from quote to confirmation to airdate and fan reaction.
• Pull weekly sync activity reports for label heads, internal and artist teams.
• Generate detailed reports for catalog sync confirmations and frontline placements.
• Analyze clearance data and sync trends to inform business decisions and identify opportunities for roster growth.
• Act as the primary liaison between artist management, internal teams, UMe, and international affiliates for clearance requests.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on clearance status and any related developments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to streamline the clearance process.
• Track publishing splits & contacts for clients to maintain a seamless clearance process.
• Work with BA to identify sample splits and clearance information.
• Maintain internal databases related to artist information, master/pub splits, and sync activity.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Loan assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree