Music Catalog Manager, Amazon MGM Studios Music

Amazon.com Services LLC; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs / Stock units

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Culver City is seeking a seasoned Catalog Manager to organize and manage the MGM music library, establishing scalable systems and metadata standards. You will maintain metadata for compositions, recordings, and rights, and track ownership, terms, usage restrictions, and expirations across the catalog.

You will negotiate licensing terms, verify rights holders, and secure synchronization and master licenses.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of entertainment industry deal negotiation experience.
• 4+ years of experience in music catalog management, music rights administration, and/or music licensing.
• Bachelor's degree in music business, or related field.
• Familiarity with music metadata standards, catalog management systems, and rights tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Catalog Organization, Data & Asset Management: Organize and catalog the music library; establish comprehensive systems; maintain metadata for compositions, recordings, and rights.
• Clearance & Licensing: negotiate licensing terms, verify rights holders, secure synchronization and master licenses.
• Process Development & Systems: create scalable workflows for catalog tracking; implement metadata tools; establish documentation standards; drive catalog ops improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Music catalog management

Metadata standards

Rights tracking tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in music business or related field

Tools

Airtable

Job description

Key job responsibilities

• Catalog Organization, Data & Asset Management:
• Organize and catalog the extensive Amazon MGM music library, establishing comprehensive systems from the ground up
• Maintain accurate and detailed metadata for all compositions, recordings, and associated rights
• Track rights ownership, licensing terms, usage restrictions, and expiration dates across the entire catalog
• Develop and implement scalable cataloging standards and best practices
• Manage relationship with Publishing Administrators of the catalog

A day in the life

• Clearance & Licensing Expertise:
• Clear music rights for synchronization licensing across film, television, streaming, and commercial applications
• Identify and verify all rights holders including publishers, record labels, composers, and performers
• Negotiate licensing terms, fees, and usage parameters with rights holders
• Secure synchronization licenses, sound recording (master) use licenses, and other necessary clearances
• Track requests and route through appropriate approval channels and accounting channels
• Process Development & Systems:
• Create scalable workflows for catalog tracking, rights management, and clearance requests
• Implement tools and databases for metadata management, rights tracking, and reporting
• Establish documentation standards and knowledge management systems
• Drive continuous improvement in catalog operations and stakeholder experience

Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years of entertainment industry deal negotiation experience
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• 4+ years of experience in music catalog management, music rights administration, and/or music licensing
• Deep understanding of sync licensing, music rights, and entertainment industry rights structures
• Proven experience in film/TV music or music catalog management
• Familiarity with music metadata standards, catalog management systems, and rights tracking tools
• Bachelor's degree in music business, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with legacy catalog management or music library organization
• Knowledge of film & TV music production workflows and post-production processes
• Familiarity with tools and platforms for data management, hosting, distributing, and licensing content, such as Airtable, etc.
• Understanding of international rights management and territorial licensing
• Experience with music supervision or creative music licensing

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