Strategic Sync Licensing Manager - Music Rights

Hyered; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential – Independent International Music Publisher in Los Angeles is seeking a Manager, Sync Licensing to lead day-to-day licensing across film, television, advertising and other visual media. This licensing-focused role requires strong knowledge of music rights, rights administration and deal execution.

The successful candidate will manage multiple licensing requests from enquiry through to completion, liaising with clients and internal teams, and ensuring documentation and records are

Qualifications

• Experience in music licensing, sync licensing, or music publishing.
• Strong understanding of rights, copyright, ownership and licensing processes.
• Experience negotiating licensing agreements from enquiry to execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day administration and execution of sync licensing requests across a diverse music catalogue
• Review incoming licensing enquiries and assess rights, ownership, territory and usage requirements
• Negotiate and coordinate licensing terms, fees and usage details in line with company guidelines
• Draft, review and process sync licences, agreements and related documentation
• Liaise with clients, production companies, agencies, music supervisors and other external partners throughout the licensing process
• Work closely with internal copyright, royalties and administration teams to ensure accurate rights information and deal completion
• Maintain accurate records of licences, agreements, fees and usage details
• Track the progress of licensing requests and ensure contracts and payments are completed in a timely manner
• Support the resolution of licensing, rights and contractual queries
• Ensure all licensing activity complies with relevant rights, contractual and company requirements
• Provide reporting and updates on licensing activity where required

Skills

Music licensing

Sync licensing

Music publishing

Rights-focused environment

Job description

Confidential – Independent International Music Publisher in Los Angeles is seeking a Manager, Sync Licensing to lead day-to-day licensing across film, television, advertising and other visual media. This licensing-focused role requires strong knowledge of music rights, rights administration and deal execution.

The successful candidate will manage multiple licensing requests from enquiry through to completion, liaising with clients and internal teams, and ensuring documentation and records are