Music Rights & Catalog Architect

Socket.dev; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

Job summary

Amazon MGM Studios is seeking an experienced Music Catalog Manager to oversee the music catalog, rights administration, and licensing workflows for film and television productions. You will build scalable systems, maintain metadata, and collaborate with publishers, labels, composers, and performers to secure clearances.

The role requires strong negotiation, meticulous data management, and the ability to implement process improvements.

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Job description

Amazon MGM Studios is seeking an experienced Music Catalog Manager to oversee the music catalog, rights administration, and licensing workflows for film and television productions. You will build scalable systems, maintain metadata, and collaborate with publishers, labels, composers, and performers to secure clearances.

The role requires strong negotiation, meticulous data management, and the ability to implement process improvements.