Sr. Content Acquisition Mgr, Sync Licensing
Description
- Act as central point of contact between Amazon Music and Amazon teams seeking to use music in branded advertising and marketing campaigns/content.
- Negotiate fees and material terms to obtain sound recording and/or composition approvals for audio and lyric based synchronization/marketing requests for Amazon Brands and Amazon Music original content.
- Negotiate standard sync license terms with labels and publishers, and escalate with the corresponding Legal team as needed.
- Develop and execute licensing strategies with labels and publishers to streamline clearances at scale.
- Work with partner teams to facilitate payments and obtain internal signatures on licenses.
- Streamline music asset approvals to maximize benefit to Amazon and advise teams on best practices for music rights.
Requirements
- 7+ years content acquisition and/or sync licensing experience
- BA/BS required
- Track record of managing a large number of account relationships and deals simultaneously, ideally related to music/entertainment
- Ability to understand and analyze contract terms, and close deals at a fast pace
- Sound business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management
- Ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese, both written and verbal
- Self-starter who is customer obsessed, detail-oriented, and an enthusiastic team player
- Experience working in the music industry or other related digital content acquisition roles
- Global contact base with music labels and publishers
- Understanding of various licensing structures and associated fees
- Excellent business judgment and demonstrated ability to think and act both strategically and tactically
- Nimbleness and comfort with ambiguity; ability to respond rapidly to evolving priorities and opportunities
- Experience in writing detailed, and data-supported documents
- Passion for music
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