Sync Licensing Administration Manager

The Film Market; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Music Group in Los Angeles is seeking a Manager to oversee the execution of synchronization licenses and invoice issuance for its extensive catalog. This hands-on role requires ensuring contracts are processed accurately and serving as a key liaison with the Creative Sync team and external partners.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in synchronization licensing administration, strong contract knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years in Synchronization Licensing Administration.
• Knowledge of contract execution and admin procedures for sync rights.
• Experience managing license terms and conditions.
• Proficiency in music rights databases and Google Workspace, esp. Sheets/Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to explain complex legal/financial concepts.

Responsibilities

• Execute synchronization licenses and issue invoices.
• Oversee final contract processing.
• Act as liaison between Creative Sync team and external partners.

Skills

Synchronization Licensing Admin

Contract execution

License management

Excel data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Business

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Google Workspace

Music rights databases

Digital rights management systems

Job description

The Global Sync department represents recorded music sync rights for Warner Music Group's (WMG's) artists and offers clients a comprehensive sync licensing service. They work to serve WMG's extensive catalog and the company's frontline record labels by strategically developing new opportunities in film, television, advertising, video games, and new media.

The Manager, Sync Licensing Administration plays a critical, hands‑on role in ensuring the efficient and legally sound execution of synchronization licenses and invoice issuance for Warner Music Group's extensive catalog. This position involves overseeing final contract processing, and acting as a key liaison between our Creative Sync team and external partners. This role requires a blend of deep contract administration knowledge and rigorous attention to detail.

Role Type

Full‑time

Requirements

• Minimum of 4+ years of professional experience in Synchronization Licensing Administration within a music publisher, record label, or music‑centric media company.
• Comprehensive and demonstrated knowledge of contract execution and administrative procedures as they pertain to synchronization rights.
• Proven experience managing, documenting, and administering license terms and conditions.
• Advanced proficiency in music rights databases, digital rights management systems, and Google Workspace (especially complex data analysis in Sheets/Excel).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal and financial concepts clearly to both creative and business partners.
• Highly organized, meticulous attention to detail, and capable of exercising independent judgment in administrative and procedural decision‑making.

We'd love it if you also had:

• Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Entertainment Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Possess an ABA‑approved Paralegal or Legal Assistant Certificate.
• Familiarity with the execution of master recording licenses is a significant plus.

Compensation: $70,304 - $75,000 /year USD