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Job Description
Join our NBCUniversal EPIC Legal Team! EPIC symbolizes key foundational principles as we strive to be extraordinary partners to our businesses in an evolving environment. Here at NBCU Legal, we are Expert Partners who provide Inspiring and Creative solutions to our clients. We are subject-matter experts who collaborate with our legal colleagues and clients to guide, solve and push for our collective success. We inspire by bringing optimism and positivity to our work, and apply strategic and innovative thinking to support our businesses.
Role Purpose
Supporting the Film Music Licensing team in all aspects of music clearance and licensing for 15-20 motion picture releases annually along with the expanding slate of original programing for Dreamworks Television, and associated marketing campaigns. Attention to detail and excellent organization skills are required. This position does not include any creative responsibilities with respect to consulting on music placement in the productions.
Job Duties
Assist with music clearance through to completion of licensing and payment, including: researching music ownership; securing and negotiating music quotes from labels, publishers, and music libraries; tracking rights, monitoring music budgets; maintaining and reviewing clearance reports; collecting and reviewing song credits; and ensuring accurate legal delivery of music clearance documentation.
Collaborate with internal creative team on in-film music requests and production needs. Determine together how best to approach challenging clearances.
Create, develop, and maintain strong relationships with the Promotion and Marketing Teams, working proactively to assess their music needs.
Strategize with digital promotion groups on interactive uses (TikTok, IG, Snapchat, etc.) and help narrow down rights needed.
Negotiate clearance and license fees with music publishers and record companies based on current market value, and provide budget estimates.
Forecast potential platforms to be set up as options and projected flights for reduced guaranteed rates to streamline requests for major campaigns.
Extensive interaction with production, marketing, digital promotion, legal and business affairs.
Provide guidance regarding a wide array of music issues and help implement new procedures, systems and protocol to streamline the clearance and licensing process.
Assist in the review and execution of music licenses.
Assist in drafting and generating internal licenses for vendors that do not have their own licensing agreements.
Assist with new vendor set-up and be able to work through and resolve complicated obstacles and issues.
Accurately track clearance, payment and license status and ensure cue sheets and union reports are generated and submitted appropriately.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
Minimum 2 years of music clearance experience with an understanding of publishing and recording rights including, for example, writer/territory splits, samples, and side artists and the effect they have on clearance.
Knowledge and understanding of copyright (publishing & recording) as it relates to the music industry.
Desired Characteristics
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or comparable work experience.
Demonstrated ability to be flexible, prioritize, multi-task, manage projects independently, and manage personnel.
Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated initiative; self-starter and accountable.
Excellent interpersonal skills with strong Client-Support Orientation (internal and external clients/customers)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong proficiency in computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Additional Requirements
Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $60,000- $75,000.
Additional Information
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