Licensing & Publishing Associate

About the job

Mavin Global is looking to hire a licensing and publishing associate to join our team. You will work closely with the licensing and publishing manager to proactively pursue new licensing/publishing revenue streams and grow our music licensing and publishing business.

Our ideal candidate is a self-starter who’s interested in being a part of innovative, passionate projects that positively impact our roster of talents.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Conducting research on licensing and publishing opportunities locally and internationally
• Review of external Artist release agreements, feature agreements, side artist agreements, split sheets, and other incidental release agreements
• Registering catalogues with publishing partners
• Reviewing licensing requests
• Conducting research on licensing and publishing opportunities across the world
• Creating business proposals for new and existing projects.
• Liaising with sync agencies, production companies and advertising agencies
• Developing creative strategies for new and existing works
• Regularly update artists’, songwriters’, publishers’, and rightsholder’s repertoire with PPL, PRS, and other necessary collection societies.
• Regularly update publishers on releases.
• Manage all administrative duties related to licensing agreements, including, but not limited to, management of audio files, tracking payment and royalties, and facilitating additional copyright licenses as necessary
• Providing administrative support to the licensing and Publishing team
• Follow up and execute projects as handed out from the Partnership Department.
• Build music portfolio locally and internationally

Qualifications

Requirements

• Music enthusiast with an LL.M. and B.L  in law or other relevant discipline
• Solid licensing background, understanding of music/content licensing, and contract experience
• Strong existing relationships with music placement companies and other potential licensees
• Excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of research
• Knowledgeable about market trends, music industry developments and innovations
• Highly motivated and organised with excellent time management skills