Job Description

Assistant, Licensing

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

As a Licensing & Soundtracks Administrative Assistant, you will support a four person team in all aspects of pitching and clearing music for use in film, television, advertisements and more. Your responsibilities will include cataloging music and distributing it to clients as needed, entering quote requests into our proprietary systems, handling client ticket requests, as well as overseeing our team's expenses, schedules and travel arrangements. This role is for a detail-oriented, highly organized individual with a keen interest in music, sports, video games, advertising, film, and television. Your responsibilities will change from day to day in keeping with a very busy department of go-getters!

What You'll Do:

• Provide administrative support for the department.
• Organize ticket allocations, manage guest lists, distribute tickets to clients.
• Maintain contact database for dept.
• Track and follow up on quotes and pending requests
• Collect artist assets (bios, photos, one sheets, press releases, lyrics, label copy).
• Send requested music to clients (instrumentals, WAV. files, various versions of songs).
• Assist with project research and development.
• Handle all department needs including ordering office supplies, preparing expenses for approval, arranging meetings, and coordinating schedules.
• Liaise across all business units and handle various administrative tasks as needed
• Assist with setup of showcases and events

Who You Are:

• A college graduate with at least one year assistant/administrative experience or an internship in a music licensing department.
• Knowledgeable about popular culture with interest in music licensing.
• Familiar and comfortable with Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and audio file management. Bonus points if you are also familiar with DISCO.
• A music lover and user of Spotify and Apple Music.
• Skilled in communications both verbal and written.
• Able to multitask well in a fast-paced environment.
• A creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work and think on your feet.
• A person with exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills as well as the ability to prioritize, multitask, and focus while working under stressful and demanding situations.
• A professional and positive worker who can maintain a great attitude while working with multiple departments and outside contacts.
• Organically inclined to use of discretion and maintain high levels of confidentiality.
• A self-starting and self-motivated achiever.

What We Give You:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day.
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans.
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next.
• Time off for a winter recess.

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

California based applicants have certain rights under California law. Please see our California Recruitment Privacy Policy for more details.

The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

California Pay Range

$43,000 - $45,000 USD

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