Coordinator, Synch Licensing

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Coordinator, Synch Licensing
Your primary mission as Coordinator, Synch Licensing is effectively handling the high volume Synch Licensing administration process, which involves supporting both the clearance/negotiation and license issuance staff by reviewing, entering, auditing and preparing confirmed Synch Licensing deals into our BMG Songs internal licensing system for the team's synch pipeline queue. This role is has an administrative focus on data integrity, as well as interconnectedness across departments from copyright and creative admin to accounts receivable, finance and royalties. If this sounds like your wheelhouse, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing.

• Auditing and maintaining the data integrity of our centralized licensing system via tracking and uploading of cue sheets and licensing backup, updating internal notes, supporting synch income recovery efforts, and handling general data maintenance including data entry support for specific clearance colleague(s).
• Entering and preparation of confirmed licensing dal terms in BMG songs internal synch database
• Monitoring centralized and shareable hub of license request documents to be entered in BMG songs
• Monitoring the general Synch Licensing inbox and responding to or delegating inquiries received
• Collaborate with the licensing team on synch outstanding payment follow ups and expired quote follow ups.
• Assist creative Synch team by logging licenses as 'procured pitch' as needed
• Updating internal contractual approval party information

Must-Haves

• Previous experience in or an understanding of Synch Licensing from either a music publisher, record label, music clearance company, production company, film/tv studio, network, and music supervisor, etc..
• Proficiency with Microsoft and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat is a plus
• Bachelors degree is a plus but not essential
• Intermediate understanding od synchronization, music publishing and copyright

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.
• Take time off to recharge with 15 of vacation per year.
• Save money and time with our commuter benefits program.
• Stay healthy and earn financial rewards with our fitness reimbursement program and wellness incentives.
• Find your inner peace and boost your mental wellbeing with a complimentary subscription to the popular meditation app, Headspace.
• 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, LinkedIn Learning and educational reimbursements.
• Be inspired by our talented artists at our showcases and playbacks.

Pay Range
$47,000 - $53,500 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 listed above.
Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!
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: 259434
Date: Apr 20, 2023
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