Commercial Development, Music Publishing at Apple

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Negotiation, Licensing Agreements, Business Development, Music Publishing, Relationship Management, Financial Acumen, Royalty Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Leadership, Digital Music Distribution, Regulatory Frameworks, Stakeholder Management, Market Expansion, Contract Structuring

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

The people here at Apple don’t just build products— they craft the kind of wonder that has revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Imagine what you could do here. When you join Apple, you help us leave the world better than we found it. A job at Apple is unlike any other you’ve had. You will be challenged. You will be inspired. And you’ll be proud! At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! The Music Publishing Commercial Development team manages the rights relationships and commercial frameworks that underpin Apple Music, Apple TV and Fitness+. This role reports to the Global Head of Commercial Development in the Music Publishing organization and focuses on EMEIA and APAC markets. The team works in close partnership with cross-functional partners, including Legal, Operations, Product and Business Development, engaging externally with music publishers and collecting societies globally. DESCRIPTION This role engages in commercial negotiations and strategic relationship management with music publishing rights holders across EMEIA and APAC, directly enabling the growth and expansion of Apple's services. It will require regular international travel across EMEIA and APAC — typically several trips per quarter — to support negotiations and in-person relationship management with key rights holders. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience in commercial, licensing or business development roles within the music industry, with specific exposure to digital music or content distribution services Demonstrated track record of independently structuring and closing complex licensing agreements with music publishers, collecting societies or digital service providers, including multi-territory deals Strong financial acumen, including the ability to interpret deal models, royalty and usage data, and translate complex economics into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders Working knowledge of regional licensing frameworks and collective management organizations across EMEIA or APAC markets Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent practical experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working directly at a major music publisher, collective management organization or digital streaming service Fluency in the specific licensing and regulatory frameworks of key EMEIA or APAC markets Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams — including Legal, Finance, Operations and Product — without direct authority in a matrixed organization Experience presenting commercial strategy or deal rationale to executive leadership Familiarity with licensing challenges related to emerging technologies or new product distribution models Proficiency in a second language relevant to key Apple publishing market

Responsibilities

The role involves managing commercial negotiations and strategic relationships with music publishing rights holders across EMEIA and APAC markets. You will work cross-functionally with Legal, Operations, and Product teams to support the growth of Apple's services.