Senior Manager, Sync & Licensing

at  Universal Music Group

We are Universal Music Australia (UMA), Part of The Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audio-visual content in more than 60 countries.
Have you ever watched a Film or TV show and thought the music was OUT OF THIS WORLD? If someone asked you, “WHAT’S YOUR ALL TIME FAVOURITE ALBUM?” would you struggle to choose because THERE ARE JUST SO MANY!? Ever thought your music obsession could be a full-time career?
Universal Music Australia is currently on the lookout for a Senior Manager, Sync & Licensing to join our USYNC Licensing team. This role will be for a 12-month parental leave contract. If you’re someone who loves to work end to end from delivery to execution on platform, then apply now!
About the role:
Key Responsibilities

Film & TV

• Provide quotations on synchronisation master use requests and negotiate commercial terms in the Film & TV space
• Identify opportunities for placement of music to support marketing campaigns
• End to end servicing including creative pro-active pitching and responding to briefs including curating playlist for Film & TV productions
• Maintain relationships with existing clients and develop relationships with new clients
• Creatively pitch to Australian client base
• Seek out opportunities for Australian repertoire with global affiliates
• Coordinate listening sessions with key clients, in conjunction with Sync Director

Job Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Timing
• Administration Skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Licensing Experience (minimum 2 years)
• Strong team member
• Industry knowledge essential
• Highly organised approach with superior creative administrative skills
• Relationship building skills
• Commercial awareness
• Universal catalogue knowledge

About you:

• Your obsession with music knows no bounds!
• You have 2+ years in licensing, synchronisation, or music, legal, and contracts experience.
• You have an impeccable eye for detail and outstanding organisation.
• You have proven customer service skills and will go above and beyond for internal and external contacts.
• You’re a Microsoft Office super user and thrive off learning new systems.
• You get along with all kinds of different people, collaboration is key.

About us:

• Career opportunities – unique and rare opportunity to elevate your career in a supportive, motivated and ambitious team
• The opportunity to join the WORLDS leading music company
• All the perks of working within the music industry (did someone say live music?)
• X 2 ‘U-Days’ per calendar year to spend however you like!
• Strengths based learning and development opportunities
• Much more….!

Job Category:
Synch & Licensin

Please refer the Job description for details