What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensing Administration Associate position at Concord Music Group, Inc.?
Overview
Concord is the independent, worldwide leader in the development, management and acquisition of sound recordings, music publishing, theatrical performance rights and narrative content.
Headquartered in Nashville with additional offices in Los Angeles, New York, London, Berlin, Melbourne and Miami, Concord also has staff in Auckland, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto. The Company’s catalog consists of more than 1 million songs, composed works, plays, musicals and active recordings which are licensed in virtually every country and territory worldwide.
As the Licensing Adminstration Associate, you'll be responsible for providing end-to-end contract management services for our synch licensing administration group. This role will handle mid-level television, film and other similar synch and master use licenses. This position is based in Nashville and will report to the Director of Contract Administration as part of Concord’s Licensing Administration Team. Works under moderate supervision.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
The core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Drafting, reviewing and issuing various licenses (primarily synch and master use licensing agreements for both Concord’s recorded music and publishing businesses), based upon negotiated terms.
- Coordinate with senior contract administration staff and legal department as required on language inquiries, legal inquires, etc.
- Respond, negotiate and resolve redlines in conjunction with Licensing Administration senior staff.
- Raise and issue invoices for licensing deals.
- Act as internal point person for Docusign implementation. Assist with developing and maintaining licensing templates in Docusign.
- Follow-up on partially executed licenses and unpaid invoices.
- Administering all aspects of document delivery.
- Act as internal point person on deals and maintain ownership and responsibility for deal once it has been confirmed.
- Perform any other duties and tasks related to the department’s role and responsibilities that might be assigned by the team’s management from time to time.
Qualifications
What you’ll need:
- Minimum of two (2) years of licensing and/or contract administration experience, preferably with experience in the music or entertainment industry.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to synthesize large quantities of information and trouble-shoot.
- General knowledge of music clearance & licensing concepts. Understands copyright concepts as they relate to musical recordings, compositions, artwork, etc.
- Must be highly proficient in various computer programs including: FileMaker Pro, Docusign, SalesForce, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Access).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Handles and safeguards highly confidential and sensitive or proprietary information.
- Able to manage multiple assignments at any given time and priorities them effectively and appropriately while adhering to short deadlines and maintain accountability.
- Establish and maintain important external alliances with clients.
*This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days minimum on-site.
At Concord, we offer comprehensive medical and wellness benefits, generous time off, parental leave, charity match, paid time off for volunteering, and other fun company perks. We have beautiful new offices and a culture committed to supporting everyone’s growth and development.
Concord is an equal opportunity employer. We employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We believe that diversity, inclusion and equity is paramount for the creation of music, theater and film that celebrates and empowers all cultures.
