Sr. Specialist, Music Rights

Role Purpose: The Sr. Specialist, Music Rights will provide comprehensive music-related services and guidance on a specialized internal team. This position does not include any music creative or music supervision responsibilities, such as consulting on music placement in productions. Responsibilities: Partner closely with production and related contacts (e.g., producers, writers, legal affairs, digital) on all music matters, including drafting, negotiating, reviewing and tracking music licenses and other music agreements as needed Ensure all music used in production is consistent with studio practices and guidelines for usage Research music for all details pertinent to clearance and tracking, including publishers, record labels, PROs and types of usage Process music license requests by providing clearance strategies and handling approvals, risk analyses, clearances, negotiations, pick-ups, licenses and payments Liaise with the Music Library, IT teams, and other areas to support clients (often on a tight timeline) Oversee music cue sheets by researching and inputting data, checking for accuracy, organizing and maintaining information, and remaining prepared to provide details for internal and external requests Process payments by setting up vendors in the system and interacting with the AP team Organize and maintain tracking grids, cost charts and databases for production music usage and licensing Communicate and maintain strong relationships with clients, publishers, labels, music libraries, and other related vendors Assist with various projects and tasks within production/MBLA department as they arise