Synchronization Licensing Manager

Role

What You'll Do

• Manage the process of securing, clearing, and administering sync licenses. This includes obtaining artist approval, quoting fees, completion of the license - liaising with Head of Business & Legal Affairs when necessary, sending invoices, collecting cue sheets, and collecting a copy of the video for archival purposes.
• Responsible for outbound sync briefs and developing new sync business, whether direct to companies/music supervisors or via our Sync Agent(s).
• Together with the Sync & Partnerships team, responsible for meeting annual sync revenue targets.
• Execution of micro-synchronization licensing strategy.
• Identify key stakeholders in Sync Licensing (Music Supervisors) and develop relationships for the purposes of seeding Monstercat music in new verticals.
• Manage a network of sync agent(s) and/or sync agencies to increase the number of inbound sync requests and ultimately the total number of sync deals.
• Grow the volume of incoming sync briefs.
• Together with the Sync Licensing Specialist, respond to all incoming briefs, put together playlists for pitches, and track the pitch within the internal database.

• Record and track all pitches within the Sync Licensing database. This includes tracking briefs, pitches, and negotiation status.
• Create and organize video archive of all Monstercat Sync Placements.
• Liaise with the Licensing & Publishing Manager to collect and submit Cue Sheets.
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure licensing fees are collected; input Invoices into Label Manager system to ensure royalties are allocated to Artists.

About You

• High competency in music licensing and/or business affairs, with experience in traditional media: Sports, TV, Advertising or Film.
• High competency in negotiating license agreements.
• A demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
• Large company experience in a fast-paced licensing environment: Clearance Houses, Publishers, Record Labels, Television Networks, Advertising Agencies.
• Existing relationships with music supervisors an asset, but not required.
• Experience in gaming an asset, but not required.
• Comfortable with networking events, travel, representing the organization at trade shows, etc.

Why Join Monstercat? We Offer The Opportunity To:

• Work with smart, driven, and passionate people in a fun and collaborative environment.
• Work at the forefront of music innovation.
• Be creative & strategic.
• Be rewarded with more opportunity and bi-annual company performance bonuses.
• Work a flexible workweek currently from home but when public safety regulations allow it… at our creative Railtown Vancouver office or Los Angeles house with freshly ground coffee, a fully stocked kitchen, and regular company events.
• Utilize comprehensive health and dental benefits package.