[Hiring] Licensing Administrator, Copyright @Warner Music Group

Role Description

The candidate hired to fill this position will be responsible for negotiating and securing mechanical, synchronization and other publishing licenses covering WMG’s exploitation of the musical compositions embodied in the records and recordings that WMG releases.

• Review, negotiate and secure mechanical and synchronization licenses and other publishing licenses covering the exploitation of musical compositions embodied on recordings and records that WMG wishes to release;
• Research song titles and information about songwriters, music publishers and performing rights societies such as ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, The Mechanical Licensing Collective and the Harry Fox Agency;
• Confirm publishing splits and writer credits, and vendor/payee names, addresses and other information with various music publishing companies and other publishing rights administrators;
• Compile the necessary information regarding musical compositions embodied in the recordings and records that WMG releases and then enter that information into WMG’s internal databases and royalty systems;
• Analyze and apply the mechanical licensing and other related royalty provisions in WMG’s agreements with its recording artists and producers and in other agreements between songwriters and their publishing companies and administrators;
• Liaise with other departments and with WMG’s record labels in Los Angeles and New York, as needed, to perform the tasks described above;
• Respond to inquiries from music publishers and other music publishing rights administrators regarding the licenses they have issued to WMG;
• Perform any other duties and tasks related to the Department’s role and responsibilities that might be assigned by the Team’s senior management from time to time.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills;
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently and effectively while working under pressure;
• Ability to manage multiple assignments at any given time and prioritize them effectively and appropriately;
• Strong computer skills, including strong data entry skills (with an emphasis on accuracy) and strong proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• 0 to 2 years’ experience working in a position or positions involving the administration of mechanical or other publishing royalties.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $25.64 to $28.67 Hourly;
• Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

Company Description

Warner Music Group is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. We are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

• As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels.
• Our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide.
• WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.