Manager Music Publishing Licensing
About the position Responsibilities • Initiate, negotiate and close key music publishing licenses in the relevant North and South American markets. • Work cross-functionally to optimize our publishing licensing infrastructure and help grow Spotify's presence across these markets. • Key point of commercial interface for publishing rightsholders in these markets (including collecting societies and publishers). • Lead all commercial aspects of music publishing license agreements once they are effective, analysing commercial impact of each license over time. • Provide support to the wider commercial and legal licensing team on broader commercial initiatives, business developments, commercial analysis and strategic planning. • Work cross-functionally daily with internal teams including Legal, Finance, Publishing Operations and Accounting to structure, develop, negotiate and implement all license terms. • Work strategically with other internal business teams to ensure that the publishing licenses reflect and accommodate Spotify's evolving business needs. Requirements • At least a Bachelor's Degree. A Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics major is a plus. • Minimum of 7+ years of working experience in the music industry, preferably music publishing and/or the tech and media sector. • Knowledge of digital music and streaming; key music publishing partners, business models, market dynamics and future opportunities. • Self-starter and independent worker with the ability and resourcefulness to execute an excellent commercial acumen. • Experience at working across different cultures and time zones. • Experience in deal structuring, deal analysis and a strong negotiator. • Deep understanding of music copyright across US and xUS territories, licensing and challenges and opportunities the industry faces today. • Highly self-motivated individual, excellent at negotiating and have strong communication skills to relate to local cultural aspects. • Very good analytical and numerical skills. Ability to build and explain financial models and have strong spreadsheet skills. • Well organized with the ability to plan and deliver on tight deadlines with attention to detail. • Enjoy working in a dynamic and international team and working closely with a number of internal partners. • Confident and eloquent presenter, to both small and large audiences at a senior level. • Able to pivot as market dynamics and Spotify strategy evolve. • Proficient in both written and spoken English. Additional language skills are a plus. Benefits • Health insurance • Six month paid parental leave • 401(k) retirement plan • 23 paid days off • 13 paid flexible holidays Apply tot his job