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)
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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