Music Contract Specialist, Original Content - Legal & Studio Affairs

Apple • Culver City, CA

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About The Position

Apple’s Original Content Legal group is seeking an individual to provide music licensing negotiation and contract support for the 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.

The specialist will work with legal, finance, production, and creative teams to support the music legal and business needs of Apple’s original content development and production activities. The role calls for strategic thinking, an understanding of the business and its broader context, and diligent, dedicated negotiation and drafting. The successful candidate will be an energetic team member who drafts, negotiates, and manages contracts in support of attorneys.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience interpreting, drafting, negotiating, and managing music, new media, television, and film contracts, including synchronization licenses for television, film, trailers, and other marketing or promotional spots.
• Extensive contract management experience, ideally at a major studio or streaming service and across different types of programming.
• Deep understanding of contract terms for music licensing, music talent, and music production agreements.
• Ability to evaluate various deal structures and proactively anticipate production and post-production timelines.
• Extensive knowledge of the music business and experience across different production contracts and deals.
• Established, strong relationships within the music and entertainment industries.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 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 other emerging technologies.
• 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.

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 music legal and business needs for original content development and production.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts in support of attorneys.
• Evaluate deal structures and anticipate production and post-production timelines.

What This Job Offers

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