Music Contract Specialist, Original Content - Legal & Studio Affairs

Apple • Culver City, CA

17h

About The Position

Apple’s Original Content Legal group is seeking an exceptional individual to provide music licensing negotiation and contract support for Apple’s original content music legal team, which supports Apple’s original video content efforts worldwide. The Original Content Legal team handles legal work related to the acquisition, production, and distribution of Apple’s original video content.

In this role, you will work with legal, finance, production, and creative teams to support the music-related legal and business needs of Apple’s original content development and production activities. The successful candidate will bring strategic thinking, understand the business and its broader context, and serve as a diligent, dedicated negotiator and drafter. As an energetic team member, you will draft, negotiate, and manage contracts in support of attorneys.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience interpreting, drafting, negotiating, and managing music, new media, television, and film contracts.
• Experience with synchronization licenses for television, film, trailers, and other marketing or promotional spots.
• Extensive contract management experience.
• Deep understanding of contract terms for music licensing, music talent, and music production agreements.
• Extensive knowledge of the music business and experience across different production contracts and deals.
• Established, strong relationships within the music and entertainment industries.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills and a strong sense of professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams.
• Sound judgment and ability to handle multiple projects at a time.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Contract management experience at a major studio or streaming service across different types of programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide music licensing negotiation and contract support for Apple’s original content music legal team.
• Work with legal, finance, production, and creative teams to support the music-related legal and business needs of original content development and production.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts in support of attorneys.
• Evaluate deal structures and proactively anticipate production and post-production timelines.
• Handle a variety of music-related matters, including composer, music supervisor, songwriter, co-publisher, artist, talent, producer, and record label deals; synchronization and master use licensing; new media distribution; non-scripted content; and emerging technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior