Music Publishing Executive, SATV Music

Sky Entertainment Group

We want to make Sky Entertainment Group famous for exceptional content and a place where Europe's top creatives want to do their best work. By 2024, viewers across Europe will be able to enjoy twice as much Sky original content as they do today, fully supported and backed by Comcast NBC Universal. We’re an agile Studio, seeking out untold stories while working in creative partnership with today’s best writers, producers and on-screen talent - bringing viewers content they wouldn’t find anywhere else.

We are looking for a passionate and proactive Music Publishing Executive to join the SATV Music Publishing team within Sky's Music Department.

Sky’s Music Department provides a first-class service across the Sky Group and its Joint Venture partners in relation to all music matters.

The SATV Music Publishing team is responsible for delivering a best-in-class music commissioning service across Sky Group, identifying and signing exceptional composer talent, developing and growing the SATV catalogue, and championing the value that SATV Music brings to Sky's content and audiences.

CV & COVER LETTER REQUIRED.

• Support the day-to-day operations of the SATV Music Publishing team, including sourcing and commissioning composers for bespoke and library music projects, managing pitch processes, negotiating fees and contractual terms, and preparing and administering composer agreements.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Sky Content, as well as composers, agents, producers and other external partners, ensuring a seamless and professional service throughout the commissioning process.

• Help shape and develop the SATV catalogue by staying abreast of music, television, film and advertising trends, working closely with creatives to identify opportunities and ensure the catalogue remains relevant, diverse and aligned with the evolving needs of the business.

• Lead the production of music library albums from concept to delivery, including briefing composers, managing creative feedback, coordinating artwork, overseeing contracts, and ensuring all metadata and supporting information is accurately captured and delivered to the relevant SATV team members for copyright registration, upload to digital platforms and delivery to our partners.

• Contribute to the achievement and growth of SATV's commercial and creative objectives, supporting initiatives that maximise the value and performance of the catalogue.

• Act as an ambassador for SATV Music across Sky, promoting the team's services, expertise and creative offering.

• Deputise for the SATV Publishing Manager when required, taking ownership of projects and stakeholder relationships to ensure continuity of service.

• Demonstrable experience and strong knowledge of music publishing, music commissioning and production music libraries.

• A solid understanding of music used across television, film, advertising and digital content, with an awareness of current industry trends and emerging talent.

• A creative and solutions-focused mindset, with a genuine passion for music and the ability to respond to a broad range of creative briefs.

• Excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels.

• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

• A collaborative approach, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to manage expectations effectively while delivering outstanding service to stakeholders.

• A proactive attitude, willingness to take ownership, and the confidence to work independently…