Music Publishing Partnerships Manager AQ

Aquent is partnering with a global technology leader that is at the forefront of innovation, connecting billions of people worldwide through its groundbreaking platforms. This company is revolutionizing how content is created, shared, and experienced, driving significant impact across various industries, including the dynamic world of music. Join a team dedicated to fostering creativity and enabling creators on an unprecedented scale.

Are you a seasoned expert in music publishing with a passion for technology and a knack for building strong relationships? We are seeking a dynamic professional to step into a pivotal role, shaping the future of music on a global platform. This is a unique opportunity to directly impact how artists, songwriters, and publishers connect with audiences across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, driving strategic partnerships and ensuring the seamless integration of music content.

You will be instrumental in fostering a vibrant ecosystem where creativity thrives, directly influencing the company’s success in the digital music landscape.

• Manage critical publishing partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, ensuring effective communication, deep product understanding, and the successful delivery of contractual requirements.
• Provide crucial support for internal data-driven analysis and strategic decision-making related to publishing-specific initiatives and challenges.
• Collaborate closely with operations teams to facilitate timely and accurate data exchange between music publishing partners and the company.
• Efficiently triage and resolve partner issues, coordinating with internal teams and systems to develop and implement effective solutions.
• Serve as a key source of insights into the evolving music publishing ecosystem and the needs of partners.
• Support the execution of impactful marketing programs that align with company goals and champion the priorities of music publishers and songwriters.
• Thrive and deliver results in an intense, fast-paced, and highly iterative work environment.

• Extensive relevant professional experience.
• Extensive experience in music publishing or collective management organization partner management and/or engagement.
• Demonstrated digital music experience, including a strong understanding of digital business models, music publishing rights, and music rights data.
• Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience leading data-driven analysis to inform strategy and decisions.

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working closely with music publishing operational or royalties teams.
• Familiarity with digital music licensing agreements.

Our Client is the largest social media company in the world. They have substantial B2B and B2C advertising and media platforms, as well as a nonprofit initiative. With the mission of bringing people together, they now boast over 2 billion users, and are rapidly developing as they influence the world around us.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.