Manager, Music
The Role Preferably based in Los Angeles, the successful candidate will have a minimum of 4+ years of music clearance and licensing experience preferably at a TV/Film studio or content studio, and with marketing teams. This role is ideal for a music professional who thrives in a fast-paced and high-volume environment. This candidate will need experience in music matters including but not limited to: music clearance, music licensing, music rights research, cue sheet reporting/management, drafting and reviewing music agreements, and potentially some creative. Versant is looking for a selfless and creative individual who is solution-oriented, passionate about music and skilled at problem solving. You will work closely with the Director of Music Affairs and senior marketing executives to support key activations as it pertains to music. The Responsibilities: Draft, negotiate, review and track music licenses and other music agreements as needed. Maintain tracking grids, cost charts, databases, invoices for all music usage, licenses, and other music needs. Work closely with Director of Music Affairs to help advise business clients with music-related inquiries, including permitted usage, risk analysis, copyright claims, union issues and other music rights matters that may arise. Update and provide support in project and music trackers as needed to capture relevant music rights agreements and information. Interact with various departments on budgeting, invoicing, union obligations, and deliverables. Support with cue sheet review, analysis, reporting and tracking. Provide creative support to business clients as needed including music searches and artist research. Maintain quarterly performance rights reports, including finance spreadsheets, library payments, and tracking library usage Communicate and maintain relationships with both internal and external partners (e.g. publishers, labels, music libraries, and other related vendors)