Content Acquisition Manager, Music Publishing

Amazon Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Music in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Content Acquisition Manager to cultivate relationships with rightsholders, manage publishing rights, and support licensing negotiations.

You will build financial models, collaborate with engineering and product teams to improve royalty processing, and ensure accurate reporting and payments across internal and external partners. 5+ years of related experience is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of account management, business development, content licensing or finance experience.
• Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with music rightsholders and resolve client issues.
• Ensure reports, invoices, and payments flow between rightsholders and internal partners.
• Improve processes and lead projects to drive efficiency.
• Create financial models for projections, license negotiations and risk analysis.
• Define reports and collaborate with engineering to implement systems.
• Track content availability and publishing rights with Operations and Label Relations teams.
• Work with Engineering and Product to design and test royalty processing systems.
• Review royalty data and statements for accuracy.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Content licensing

Finance experience

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Content Acquisition Manager, Music Publishing

Job ID: 10543756 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon Music reimagines music listening by enabling customers to unlock millions of songs and thousands of curated playlists and stations with their voice. Amazon Music provides unlimited access to new releases and classic hits across iOS and Android mobile devices, PC, Mac, Echo, and Alexa-enabled devices including Fire TV and more. With Amazon Music, Prime members have access to ad‑free listening of millions of songs at no additional cost to their membership. Listeners can also enjoy the premium subscription service, Amazon Music Unlimited, which provides access to more than 100 million songs and the latest new releases. Amazon Music Unlimited customers also now have access to the highest‑quality listening experience available. Customers also have free access to an ad‑supported selection of top playlists and stations on Amazon Music. All Amazon Music tiers now offer a wide selection of podcasts at no additional cost, and live streaming in partnership with Twitch. Engaging with music and culture has never been more natural, simple, and fun. For more information, visit amazonmusic.com or download the Amazon Music app.

Key job responsibilities

• Cultivate productive relationships with music rightsholders. Communicate proactively and take prompt ownership of client issues.
• Ensure that reports, invoices, and payments flow seamlessly between external rightsholders and internal partners.
• Optimize business processes and operational workflows. Find creative solutions, establish structure, and lead projects that drive efficiency.
• Create financial models to support financial projections, license negotiations, and risk analyses.
• Specify new reports and systems to support our business. Document requirements and partner with engineering teams to drive implementation.
• Track content availability and manage publishing rights in collaboration with Operations and Label Relations teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to design, develop, and test royalty processing systems.
• Review royalty calculations, data, and statements for accuracy.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google docs and sheets
• 5+ years of account management, business development, content licensing or finance experience
• Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience with either internal or external stakeholder management.
• Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
• Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 .

USA, NY, Brooklyn - 95,600.00 - 167,200.00 USD annually