Job Description
Downtown Music is a modern global music company committed to building a more equitable music industry. As the preferred partner for some of the world’s most beloved songwriters, storied music catalogs, and emerging artists at the forefront of pop culture, we offer bespoke distribution, publishing administration, creative marketing and finance solutions to entrepreneurial creators and their partners. Downtown Music is owned and operated by Downtown Music Holdings.
Downtown Music’s Sync Team is seeking to bring on a Coordinator, Sync Licensing to our Sync Licensing department. While at Downtown you will be working with the Director of Sync Licensing in all areas of synchronization licensing and administrative functions for Downtown Music Publishing’s expansive catalog.
This hybrid role will be based in our New York City office.
What you’ll do:
- Draft and negotiate long and short form license agreements for film, television, advertising, video games, new media etc…
- Work through redline agreements with production companies and/or their lawyers
- Follow up on outstanding license invoices and outstanding license requests
- Develop and maintain relationships with licensees
- Identify opportunities for exploitation of Downtown’s diverse catalog
- Other ad-hoc duties as assigned
You are / have:
- 1-2 years of related experience, preferably at a music publisher, label or third party synchronization agent or related company
- A broad understanding of music publishing, licensing and copyright
- The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of people and job functions
- The ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies; Interest and experience in using technology and the Internet to improve work efficiency
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and written communication skills
- The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- A drive to learn and grow with a positive attitude
Why you want to work here:
- Work in a collaborative environment full of mission driven, innovative, and passionate people
- Be part of an open, welcoming, and inclusive culture
- Rich benefit program (Medical, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance, 401k (with match)
- Paid Volunteer Hours
Downtown provides base salary ranges for all positions located in the United States at the time of posting. The hiring range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000 annually. As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon various factors including, but not limited to, work experience, geographic location and relevant skills. Downtown is committed to providing a comprehensive market-competitive total rewards program for its employees which includes medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, 401(k) match and generous paid time off. This range does not include any other variable compensation components.
Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is core to Downtown’s values. We welcome and encourage all applicants of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply.
