Global Music Catalogue & Licensing Lead (Cape Town)

Pressure Cooker Studios; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music studio in Cape Town is looking for a Music Catalogue & Publishing Lead to drive growth, shape commercial strategy, and oversee their music catalogue. Ideal candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in music publishing and licensing, along with a solid understanding of music rights and contract management. The role involves building partnerships, managing catalogue quality, and executing marketing strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence business development and the creative landscape in music.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Business, or related fields.
• 5–8 years’ experience in music supervision or licensing.
• Strong understanding of music rights and licensing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with production companies and ad agencies.
• Oversee curation and quality control of music catalogues.
• Lead licensing negotiations and manage revenue tracking.
• Define and execute the distribution strategy.
• Develop marketing strategies for catalogue promotion.

Skills

Business development

Licensing

Catalogue management

Negotiation

Cross-sector networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music or related field

Tools

Music tech platforms

Job description

A leading music studio in Cape Town is looking for a Music Catalogue & Publishing Lead to drive growth, shape commercial strategy, and oversee their music catalogue. Ideal candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in music publishing and licensing, along with a solid understanding of music rights and contract management. The role involves building partnerships, managing catalogue quality, and executing marketing strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence business development and the creative landscape in music.