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Manager, Creative Licensing

Are you passionate about music and media? We're seeking a dynamic Manager, Creative Licensing to bring creativity and energy to our team! In this role, you'll work closely with clients to deliver top-tier music solutions, curate playlists, and spot fresh opportunities in TV and film. You'll be on the pulse of industry trends, collaborating with our music team to craft the perfect soundtracks/playlists. Plus, you'll network at industry events, manage our monthly TV Newsletter, and drive growth through strategic insights. If you're ready to make an impact and fuel your passion for music in the entertainment world, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing.

Daily interaction with clients serving their creative music needs, including a very large repertoire of playlists, bins, and samplers to support client productions.
Research productions in development and upcoming seasons of existing shows to provide new business opportunities for the sales team to pitch to.
Assess current trends within the market and upcoming show needs to write briefs that provide guidance and feedback for the music production team.
Attend events and gatherings to meet and build relations across the industry.
Administrative tasks within the CRM – registering new accounts, updating contacts, keeping track of the creative queue.
Collaborate with team members across all functional areas to ensure that our client’s needs are served.
Contribute insight, creative direction, and a passion for media to accomplish team goals and facilitate growth within the TV & Film landscape.
Ownership of our monthly TV Newsletter to market our new and existing artists to our clients.

Must-Haves

Strong understanding of production music and/or synch, as well as a wide pool of general music knowledge, with exceptional critical listening skills and ability to field music search briefs effectively
Work experience at a production music library, at a publisher, in sync licensing, or receiving/sending pitches for a music house/music supervisor.
Great verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter who is highly organized, detail-oriented, masterful at multi-tasking, and unphased by deadline-sensitive projects.
Dependable team player with a strong work ethic who cares deeply about the quality of their output.
Connects well with other departments to foster open communication, collaboration, and department awareness.

It’s a plus if you have previous experience with CRM systems (e.g. Dynamics365, Salesforce)

It’s a plus if you have knowledge of music theory or music history!

What’s In It For You.

Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid setup: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
Experience peace of mind knowing that our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage has got you covered.
Maximize your savings with our dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up to 6% after your first year.
Say goodbye to accruing vacation days or hitting a cap; take time off when you need it with our flexible time off policy!
Save money and time with our commuter benefits program.
Stay healthy and earn financial rewards with our fitness reimbursement program and wellness incentives.
Access well-being support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Program.
Kick off your weekends early with Summer Fridays.
Unlock your potential with development opportunities, including mentorship programs and LinkedIn Learning.
Be inspired by our talented artists at our showcases and playbacks.

Pay Range

$68,000 – $74,750 per annum

The pay range listed above is dependent upon factors such as work experience, qualifications and business needs. In addition to the range above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and applicable benefits.

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!

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BMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

BMG - est. 2008 - is the world's fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG's pitch is unique - a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG's 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.

BMG's fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com

Company: BMG Rights Management (US) LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: California

City: Los Angeles

Postal Code: 90036

Job ID: 274559

Date: Oct 17, 2024

Location:

Los Angeles, CA, US, 90036

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Job Segment: Book Publishing, Media Publishing, TV, Artist, CRM, Publishing, Creative, Technology

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Manager, Creative Licensing