Overview
Associate Manager, – Santa Monica, 90404, United States of America
Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is the centralized U.S. catalog entity for the Universal Music Group. Working closely in concert with all of the company’s record labels, UMe provides a global frontline approach to catalog management, a concentration of resources, a greater emphasis on strategic marketing initiatives and opportunities in new and emerging technologies.
How we LEAD:
Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), a division of the Universal Music Group (UMG), is presently seeking an Associate Manager of Audio Licensing in the company’s Santa Monica, CA location. UMe spearheads marketing, sales, licensing, and ancillary exploitation for the world’s largest music catalog, whose brands and assets include the world’s greatest recording artists. This position will be responsible for research and licensing of reissue requests for UME’s Audio Licensing Division.
How you’ll CREATE:
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Research artist agreements regarding the exploitation of the Universal catalog to be reissued by UME or by third parties.
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Research the Universal catalog to unlock ancillary rights.
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Digital rights management.
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Maintain and organize files including all relevant correspondence
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Maintain relevant files in the computer-based licensing system
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Assist in department and company projects as needed
Bring your VIBE:
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BA degree required
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Experience working with and understanding artist contracts
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Entertainment/Music experience preferred
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Ability to influence and negotiate
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Must be able to work under time constraints
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Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities
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Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
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Ability to keep information confidential
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Must be a self-starter with the ability to assess and analyze opportunities and issues
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Extremely well organized
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Ability to work well with others
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Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
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