Manager Music Publishing Licensing
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Responsibilities
• Initiate, negotiate and close key music publishing licenses in the relevant North and South American markets.
• Work cross-functionally to optimize our publishing licensing infrastructure and help grow Spotify's presence across these markets.
• Key point of commercial interface for publishing rightsholders in these markets (including collecting societies and publishers).
• Lead all commercial aspects of music publishing license agreements once they are effective, analysing commercial impact of each license over time.
• Provide support to the wider commercial and legal licensing team on broader commercial initiatives, business developments, commercial analysis and strategic planning.
• Work cross-functionally daily with internal teams including Legal, Finance, Publishing Operations and Accounting to structure, develop, negotiate and implement all license terms.
• Work strategically with other internal business teams to ensure that the publishing licenses reflect and accommodate Spotify's evolving business needs.
Requirements
• At least a Bachelor's Degree. A Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics major is a plus.
• Minimum of 7+ years of working experience in the music industry, preferably music publishing and/or the tech and media sector.
• Knowledge of digital music and streaming; key music publishing partners, business models, market dynamics and future opportunities.
• Self-starter and independent worker with the ability and resourcefulness to execute an excellent commercial acumen.
• Experience at working across different cultures and time zones.
• Experience in deal structuring, deal analysis and a strong negotiator.
• Deep understanding of music copyright across US and xUS territories, licensing and challenges and opportunities the industry faces today.
• Highly self-motivated individual, excellent at negotiating and have strong communication skills to relate to local cultural aspects.
• Very good analytical and numerical skills. Ability to build and explain financial models and have strong spreadsheet skills.
• Well organized with the ability to plan and deliver on tight deadlines with attention to detail.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic and international team and working closely with a number of internal partners.
• Confident and eloquent presenter, to both small and large audiences at a senior level.
• Able to pivot as market dynamics and Spotify strategy evolve.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English. Additional language skills are a plus.
Benefits
• Health insurance
• Six month paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 23 paid days off
• 13 paid flexible holidays
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Responsibilities
• Initiate, negotiate and close key music publishing licenses in the relevant North and South American markets.
• Work cross-functionally to optimize our publishing licensing infrastructure and help grow Spotify's presence across these markets.
• Key point of commercial interface for publishing rightsholders in these markets (including collecting societies and publishers).
• Lead all commercial aspects of music publishing license agreements once they are effective, analysing commercial impact of each license over time.
• Provide support to the wider commercial and legal licensing team on broader commercial initiatives, business developments, commercial analysis and strategic planning.
• Work cross-functionally daily with internal teams including Legal, Finance, Publishing Operations and Accounting to structure, develop, negotiate and implement all license terms.
• Work strategically with other internal business teams to ensure that the publishing licenses reflect and accommodate Spotify's evolving business needs.
Requirements
• At least a Bachelor's Degree. A Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics major is a plus.
• Minimum of 7+ years of working experience in the music industry, preferably music publishing and/or the tech and media sector.
• Knowledge of digital music and streaming; key music publishing partners, business models, market dynamics and future opportunities.
• Self-starter and independent worker with the ability and resourcefulness to execute an excellent commercial acumen.
• Experience at working across different cultures and time zones.
• Experience in deal structuring, deal analysis and a strong negotiator.
• Deep understanding of music copyright across US and xUS territories, licensing and challenges and opportunities the industry faces today.
• Highly self-motivated individual, excellent at negotiating and have strong communication skills to relate to local cultural aspects.
• Very good analytical and numerical skills. Ability to build and explain financial models and have strong spreadsheet skills.
• Well organized with the ability to plan and deliver on tight deadlines with attention to detail.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic and international team and working closely with a number of internal partners.
• Confident and eloquent presenter, to both small and large audiences at a senior level.
• Able to pivot as market dynamics and Spotify strategy evolve.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English. Additional language skills are a plus.
Benefits
• Health insurance
• Six month paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 23 paid days off
• 13 paid flexible holidays
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