Coordinator, Audio Licensing

Universal Music Group; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with immediate vesting

Flexible Paid Time Off

Job summary

Universal Music Group in Santa Monica seeks a Coordinator of Audio Licensing to manage the clearance process for recordings and assist in licensing. The ideal candidate will have a B.A. degree, at least two years in Licensing, and strong analytical and communication skills.

This role involves research, negotiation, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. UMG offers a range of benefits including medical coverage, PTO, and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years working in Licensing or a similar role.
• Experience working with artist agreements a plus.
• Music Industry experience (legal-related experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage the clearance process of recordings to 3rd parties for sampling.
• Research agreements and assess Universal Music's rights.
• Maintain and organize files and all relevant correspondence.

Skills

Licensing

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Adobe Express

Education

B.A. degree

Job description

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

How we LEAD:

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), a division of the Universal Music Group (UMG), is presently seeking a Coordinator of Audio Licensing in the company’s Santa Monica, CA location. UMe is the centralized catalog marketing division for the Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music company. UMe spearheads marketing, sales, licensing, and ancillary exploitation for the world’s largest music catalog, whose brands and assets include the world’s greatest recording artists. This position will be responsible for research and licensing of reissue requests for UMe Business Affairs.

Universal Music Enterprises is seeking a Coordinator of Audio Licensing who is responsible for the clearance of the Universal Music catalog to 3rd parties for sampling. They will work with the sampling team and will assist in researching the rights to the recordings to obtaining all of the necessary approvals to negotiating the terms of the license. Discretion, confidentiality and good judgment are essential for this role. The candidate must be efficient and time‑sensitive and will need to perform always with painstaking attention to detail. Multi‑tasking and meeting tight deadlines are necessary.

How you’ll CREATE:

• Manage the clearance process of recordings and other Universal Music owned assets to 3rd parties for sampling.
• Research agreements and assess Universal Music's rights.
• Maintain and organize files and all relevant correspondence.
• Assist in department and company projects as needed.

Bring your VIBE:

• B.A degree required
• Minimum of two years working in Licensing or a similar role
• Interest and love of Hip‑Hop
• Experience working with artist agreements a plus
• Music Industry experience (legal‑related experience preferred)
• Familiarity with business process workflows (i.e., following a pre‑defined business process, understanding how one's role helps to achieve the overall objective)
• Demonstrate high level of understanding of the 3rd party licensing process and contract analysis
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Must possess good analytical skills and understand numerical data
• Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with UMG employees at all levels,
• Self‑motivated, pro‑active and resourceful
• Excellent follow‑through and close attention to detail
• Flexible - able to adjust to changing priorities and able to multi‑task
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strong proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, Google Docs and Adobe Express
• Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to stay on top of multiple initiatives at one time
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Including 100% coverage for out‑patient in‑network mental health services
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much‑needed time away from work including:

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3‑weeks PTO for non‑exempt employees
• 2‑weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Category:

Synch & Licensing

Salary Range:

$40,000 - $55,000

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.