SUB POP PUBLISHING MUSIC LICENSING MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Sub Pop Publishing is seeking a Music Licensing Manager based in Los Angeles. We are looking for an individual who has great interpersonal skills, is a self-starter, is detail-oriented and has the ability to work in an open group environment.
Sub Pop Publishing was founded in 2011 and is the publishing division of Sub Pop Records, an independent record company founded in 1988. We work with Sub Pop Records artists such as Bully, Shabazz Palaces, clipping., Guerilla Toss, Mudhoney, La Luz and Frankie Cosmos, and our writers have contributed to songs by A$AP Rocky, Joey Bada$$, Christine and the Queens, SYML, Olafur Arnalds, SZA, KayCyy and others.
Specific responsibilities include
- Working to place the Sub Pop Publishing catalog in advertisements, TV, film, video games, web-videos, social media, podcasts and more by soliciting and responding to music searches and licensing requests
- Actively pitching our catalog in a manner tailored to the taste and project requirements of individual music supervisors, editors, filmmakers, and producers
- Listening to and quickly learning a large catalog of material and applying that knowledge to searches/requests for material
- Ingesting, organizing and maintaining the audio storage system
- Managing outstanding invoices and licenses
- Logging all licensing activity and preparing reports on such activity as requested
- Seeking out, developing and maintaining relationships directly with music supervisors, ad agencies, filmmakers and other potential licensing contacts
- Organizing and attending artist functions for music supervisors, ad agencies and others when appropriate
- Sending out email blasts, playlists, show invites and other forms of promotion
- Quoting, clearing, negotiating and preparing synchronization licenses
- Some travel may be necessary
Qualifications include
- Minimum 3 years experience working in a similar role within a label, publisher or licensing company
- Knowledge and passion for music in general is a must, as is familiarity with the Sub Pop Publishing catalog
- Interest in music licensing, film and advertising
- Competent computer skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects
- Positive attitude, great communication skills and an enthusiastic team spirit
Supervisor: Director of Publishing
