Business Affairs Specialist, Label Licensing

Amazon; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Music is seeking an analytical Sr Business Affairs Specialist to lead global label licensing negotiations and strategy. Based in the US, you will drive complex financial models with Finance, review contract language with Legal, and work with Product Development and Marketing on our roadmap.

You will bring 6+ years in entertainment deal negotiations, with familiarity in licensing, acquisitions, and cross-functional teamwork. This role emphasizes strategic thinking and legal fluency.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of entertainment industry deal negotiation experience.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements with a firm understanding of legal terminology and reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support global label licensing negotiations and strategy.
• Drive complex financial models with Finance; evaluate royalty structures.
• Review licensing agreements and contract language with Legal.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Marketing on go-to-market strategies.

Skills

Deal negotiation

Legal terminology

Education

J.D./MBA

Job description

Business Affairs Specialist, Label Licensing

Job ID: 10519813 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams to artist merch, Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode, and top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, including millions in HD, Ultra HD, and spatial audio; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexa-enabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans, artists, and creators on a global scale.

Key job responsibilities

We’re looking for an analytical Sr Business Affairs Specialist to join our team in LA, supporting team members across the US and EU. The position will lead and support global label licensing negotiations and strategy. Responsibilities include driving complex financial models together with Finance, evaluating the impact of negotiated royalty structures, and proactively performing analytic deep dives across a variety of key performance indicators. This role will also work closely with Legal to structure licensing agreements and review contract language, and work closely with Product Development and Marketing teams on our feature roadmap and go-to-market strategies.

The Sr Business Affairs Specialist will have 6+ years of work experience in a content acquisition, business development, financial analyst, or related analytics-focused role.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of entertainment industry deal negotiation experience
• Experience negotiating complex agreements with a firm understanding of legal terminology and reasoning

Preferred Qualifications

• J.D., or MBA
• Experience in content negotiation, acquisition or business development
• Experience working with global and cross-functional teams across business development, marketing, operations, product development and legal
• Experience at a streaming service or record label
• Familiarity with music licensing models, variable streaming economics, and multi-tiered streaming service offerings

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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