Associate, Sample Clearance

At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage.

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This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

The Associate, Sample Clearance is responsible for supporting Sample Clearances for SMP. The Associate will enable the strategic vision for the business function through exceptional and top tier service for our songwriters.

• Responsible for all Ex. US sample clearances for US originating works, working closely with all global affiliate offices
• Interface with outward facing customers (labels, clearance agents, managers, lawyers, etc.) to gather splits and confirmation of uses
• Logging all sample/interpolation licensing requests in Lotus Notes
• Manage and oversee employee maintaining audio files and clearance documentation for the Sampling team
• Generate invoices and liaise with record label and internal stakeholders to help facilitate processing of sample fees and advances
• Create sampling initiatives to spread word of the SMP catalogues
• Works with affiliates, internal SMP US stake holders, and writer teams to resolve infringements ex. US
• Performs copyright research to validate claims for SMP copyrights – ranging from licensing requests to chain of title searches for terminating writers or other BA/Legal matters
• Liaise with other departments on samples being used and sampled writers
  
  Manage and maintain the SMP DISCO site by continuously adding new works ensuring accurate, up-to-date, and searchable catalog information.

• High level of responsiveness and ability to handle a large volume of work in a timely manner
• Ability to deliver exceptional level of service to stakeholders
• Innovative and creative thinking mindset to modernize current processes
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to execute seamlessly by setting priorities and planning workload efficiently; meets deadlines and deliverables
• Continuously strives to improve performance and efficiency
• Collaborative and team oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Travel May Be Required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• 7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume frequently require extended working hours for evening and late-night events

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K +…