Head of Publishing (Catalog Management, Licensing & Sub-Publishing)

LAMC Presents; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music publishing company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Head of Publishing to lead operations across Asia and international markets. You will be responsible for catalog growth, rights exploitation, and licensing strategy, ensuring maximum value of our music IP. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience in music publishing, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of global copyright frameworks. This role offers high autonomy and strategic impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

High autonomy

Long-term strategic impact

Opportunity to work in the intersection of music and technology

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years’ experience in music publishing, rights management, or licensing.
• Strong understanding of global copyright frameworks, PROs, and royalty systems.
• Proven experience managing international sub-publishing networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end music publishing operations, including catalog administration.
• Develop and execute licensing strategies across sync and digital platforms.
• Manage and expand sub-publishing relationships across key territories.

Skills

Music publishing

Rights management

Licensing strategy

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Head of Publishing (Catalog Management, Licensing & Sub-Publishing)

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We are seeking an experienced Head of Publishing to lead our music publishing operations across Asia and international markets. This role is responsible for catalog growth, rights exploitation, licensing strategy, and sub-publishing partnerships, ensuring maximum commercial and long-term value of our music IP.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end music publishing operations, including catalog administration, rights management, and royalty optimization
• Develop and execute licensing strategies across sync, digital platforms, live performance, and brand partnerships
• Manage and expand sub-publishing relationships across key territories (Asia, US, Europe)
• Oversee copyright registration, metadata accuracy, and royalty collection (PROs, CMOs, DSPs)
• Identify and negotiate sync placements (film, TV, advertising, gaming, digital content)
• Work closely with Creative/A&R, legal, and external partners to align publishing strategy with talent development
• Monitor catalog performance, market trends, and emerging monetization opportunities (AI, UGC, Web3, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and copyright standards across markets

Requirements

• 8–12+ years’ experience in music publishing, rights management, or licensing
• Strong understanding of global copyright frameworks, PROs, and royalty systems
• Proven experience managing international sub-publishing networks
• Track record in sync licensing and catalog monetization
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Asia market experience strongly preferred; international outlook essential

Why Join Us

• Build and scale a high-value international publishing catalog
• Work at the intersection of music, IP, technology, and live entertainment
• High autonomy with long-term strategic impact

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