Music Licensing & Production Lead — Sync & Rights

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Sydney; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% ABC Nominated Super.

Paid parental and carer's leave.

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Job summary

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking a Synchronisation, Licensing and Production Lead to open licensing and sync opportunities, manage production schedules and report to the Business Manager and Head of ABC Music. This hands-on role balances production, rights management and stakeholder coordination at Ultimo.

You will lead licensing, maintain Rightsline, keep releases on track and support budgeting with financial insights.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, or equivalent skills and experience in production, operations, finance or business administration, ideally in a music industry environment.
• Previous experience using DISCO system desirable.
• A track record of managing workflows from start to finish.
• Confidence turning data into clear insights and well-written reports.
• Strong communication skills and a knack for building good relationships.
• Advanced computer skills across business, financial and production systems, and the ability to learn new tools quickly.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach to improving systems, processes and workflows (Rightsline or SAP experience and music industry knowledge are a bonus).

Responsibilities

• Lead synchronisation and licensing, both incoming and outgoing, working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and optimise Rightsline and related systems and keep the data accurate.
• Keep digital and physical releases on schedule, spotting and resolving risks and delays early. Putting assets into workstation for production and organise manufacture of physical products.
• Manage contracts for ABC Music, with direction from Legal, Business Affairs and the Head of ABC Music and support budgeting and forecasting with financial insights.
• Work with the music team, Finance and Royalties so financial and rights data is recorded and distributed correctly.
• Support the Business Manager with operational priorities and planning and identify and communicate grant opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data insights

DISCO experience

Production workflows

Communication skills

Advanced IT skills

Music industry knowledge

Rightsline familiarity

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent

Tools

Rightsline

SAP

DISCO

Job description

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking a Synchronisation, Licensing and Production Lead to open licensing and sync opportunities, manage production schedules and report to the Business Manager and Head of ABC Music. This hands-on role balances production, rights management and stakeholder coordination at Ultimo.

You will lead licensing, maintain Rightsline, keep releases on track and support budgeting with financial insights.