Associate Manager, (Paralegal/Business and Legal) - Audio Licensing

How We LEAD

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), a division of the Universal Music Group (UMG), is presently seeking an Associate Manager of Audio Licensing in the company’s Santa Monica, CA location.

UMe spearheads marketing, sales, licensing, and ancillary exploitation for the world’s largest music catalog, whose brands and assets include the world’s greatest recording artists.

How You’ll CREATE

• Research artist agreements regarding the exploitation of the Universal catalog to be reissued by UME or by third parties.
• Research the Universal catalog to unlock ancillary rights.
• Digital rights management.
• Maintain and organize files including all relevant correspondence.
• Maintain relevant files in the computer-based licensing system.
• Assist in department and company projects as needed.

VIBE

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience working with and understanding artist contracts.
• Entertainment/Music experience preferred.
• Ability to influence and negotiate.
• Must be able to work under time constraints.
• Must be able to multi-task and juggle competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to keep information confidential.
• Self-starter with the ability to assess and analyze opportunities and issues.
• Extremely well organized.
• Must work well with others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.

Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services.
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants.
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year).
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution.

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees.
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees.
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break.
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day).
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day).

Disclaimer

This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change. Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.

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