Licensing Specialist

Job Title: Licensing Specialist Location: New York, NY 10112 (Hybrid - 3 days office and 2 days remote) Duration: 6 Months Responsibility: Provide complete music services; including but not limited to the following: • Oversee music cue sheets: research and input data, check for accuracy, organize and maintain information, and be ready to provide details for internal and external requests • Follow-up with relevant parties regarding cue sheets/promo reports for in-show, promo, and commercial use • Run trainings regarding cue sheets, internal systems, and processes • Communicate with PROs regarding submissions/missing cue sheets • Participate in cue sheet system review, analysis, and various taskforce • Work closely with the Music Library, IT teams, and other areas to support clients • Work with show producers to ensure all music used in production is consistent with practices and guidelines for usage • Research music for all details pertinent to clearance and tracking, including publishers, record labels, PROs, and type of usage • Liaise with Music Library and other areas to support the various shows (often on a tight timeline) • Process music license requests, clear music, negotiate terms/fees, pick-ups, licenses, etc. • Process payments by setting up vendors in system and interacting with AP team • Provide guidance on music clearance, risk analysis, and estimates • Communicate and maintain relationships with publishers, labels, music libraries, and other related vendors • Assist with new functions and other production/MBLA department projects as they arise This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time Quals-(Must-have): • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university • Minimum 1-2 years' experience in music clearance for TV • Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) • Must be willing to submit to a background investigation • Must be willing to work in New York, New York • Must have , to work in the United States • Must be 18 years or older • Must have ability to work flexible hours due to production schedules • Bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Demonstrated experience and willingness to perform at a high level as a team player • Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated initiative; self-starter and accountable • Excellent interpersonal skills with strong client-support orientation (internal and external clients/customers) • Experience with music cue sheets and music clearance • Excellent negotiation skills • Relationships with record labels, publishing companies • Knowledge of the current market rate of artists and publishing catalogs • A passion for all things music; diversified knowledge of music • Knowledge of production music libraries • Experience working in a high-paced and pressure-filled environment • Ability to work well on projects independently • Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize work, deal with different clients simultaneously or adapt quickly to changing priorities • Demonstrated ability to execute and follow-through with minimal supervision

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