Sync Executive (Maternity Cover)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music publishing company is seeking a Sync Executive to support the UK Sync team in licensing and creative projects. The role focuses on managing contracts, negotiations, and fostering relationships with artists and clients. Join a collaborative environment that values musical passion and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Modern office environment

Investment in professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in a client-facing role and media industry is preferred.
• Experience with data entry tasks and responsibilities.
• A passion for music and the industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage the licensing process and assist with contracts and invoices.
• Liaise with artists and negotiate deals in the media sector.
• Attend industry events and coordinate day-to-day sync requests.

Skills

Organization

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client relations

Data entry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Sync Executive

Location: Kings Cross, London

Reports to: VP, Licensing & VP, Creative

About Sony Music Publishing

At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP here.

Why join Sony Music Group?

Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.

This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

About the Department

The UK Sync Department specialises in all aspects of music exploitation and administration, from Feature Films, TV, Advertising, Computer Games, Merchandising, and other new and emerging media.

About the Role

The main focus of this role is to facilitate the UK Sync team with all aspects of day-to-day licensing & creative work, ranging from contract drafting, quote system entry, international clearances, to contacting writer/artist management and ad-hoc licensing & creative projects.

Additionally, the role will be tasked with managing the department's relationship with the Stellar Songs catalogue (Joint Venture) through regular meetings, calls, and coordinating day-to-day sync requests for their catalogue.

The role-holder will be encouraged and expected to attend Sony artist gigs, as well as sometimes attending artist/management creative meetings as well as client meetings.

This role will report to the VP Licensing and VP Creative and will work with the Sync Manager to ensure that all licenses and invoices are drafted, assisting the team to complete all set objectives and achieve budget.

What You’ll Do: (job responsibilities)

• Manage licensing process on behalf of other sync team members, including deal entry, license and invoice drafting
• Be the ‘point person’ for management if the approval process for UK and international territories for all sync requests on behalf of Stargate, Naughty Words, 45th & 3rd, and Hotel Cabana
• Assist with artist/writer clearances for media sectors including advertising, film festivals, TV, and corporate videos
• Liaise with songwriters and artists over any synchronization queries
• Pitch, quote, and negotiate deals within the TV media sector
• Create synchronization reports regularly for senior management and writers/artists
• Create Pitch reports
• Assist with songwriter audits of sync activity
• Seek approval for Gratis and low-fee licensing requests (internal email communications)
• Assist with urgent sync clearances on behalf of VP Licensing and VP Creative
• Work with the Senior Sync Manager on songwriter audits
• Attend industry events, client meetings, Sony artists/writer gigs, and writer meetings
• Perform data entry on licensing and pitching systems
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required

Who you are:

• High levels of accuracy
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively with internal colleagues across departments and clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• A passion for music and the industry
• Experience as a music supervisor or within the media industry
• Experience in a client-facing role
• Own network of industry contacts
• Experience with data entry tasks and responsibilities

The role-holder should be prepared to attend networking events and gigs outside of normal office hours.

What We Give You:

• Inclusive, collaborative, and global community
• Modern office environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, life & income protection, interest-free season ticket loans, and pension
• Additional voluntary benefits and family-friendly policies
• Investment in your professional growth and development