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Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Music Contract Manager to support the Amazon MGM Studios Music Business Affairs team. The role will be responsible for rights tracking and the organization of deals that the Music BA team negotiates (including composer, music supervisor, original songs and soundtrack distribution deals); manage internal tools and systems, (for example Airtable) and be required to identify and implement changes to improve efficiency and scale. Other responsibilities include responding to certain ad-hoc rights queries (both internally and externally), managing publishing registrations for original works as POC for our publishing admin partner, working cross-functionally to coordinate payments for talent and other third parties, as well as general administrative tasks to support the team.
A day in the life
attending internal meetings with Music BA, Creative, Coordinators and Legal / OC for status and progress updates on music
ingesting rights data into internal systems
responding to ad hoc questions relating to deals / rights
coordinating invoices and payments
reviewing existing processes and systems to find ways to improve efficiencies, including AI efficiencies
setting up meetings and tracking next steps
About the team
Experience working cross functionally across several teams
4 year college degree or equivalent industry specific experience
4+ years' work experience in a relevant role within the Music / Film / TV / Entertainment production industry
Strong organizational skills and experience with rights management systems. Experience with Box, Rightsline, Quip, and / or Airtable knowledge is a plus
Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Experience effectively managing a substantial and time-sensitive workload
Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
Experience working in a fast paced, quickly changing or international environment
Knowledge of the music industry and production landscape, including labels, publishers and other entertainment entities
Qualifications
Strong working knowledge of deal making and relevant terms in the music industry
Prior experience working for a production company, studio, television network, record label or music publisher
Possess the ability to complete high volumes of tasks and projects quickly with minimal guidance
React with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround
Collaborate effectively with internal teams
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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