Director, Sync: Licensing (Commercial / Branded) 12m FTC

Director, Sync: Licensing (Commercial / Branded) 12m FTC

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Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Sync Licensing negotiator in the Advertising / Commercials space to cover maternity leave. This role involves handling a high volume of inbound licensing requests for BMG’s Recorded and Publishing catalog. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract starting in June 2025.

Key Responsibilities

1. Building and maintaining a network of commercial advertising client contacts.
2. Negotiating, clearing, and licensing inbound commercial music requests across BMG’s Recordings & Publishing catalog.
3. Advising on and clearing BMG UK originating repertoire (Advertising/Commercials) with international offices, affiliates, agents, and sub-publishers.
4. Fostering relationships with internal repertoire teams, managers, writers, and artists.
5. Maximizing sync revenue and promotional opportunities across advertising and commercials projects.
6. Managing advertising/commercials projects from start to finish, coordinating with creative pitching teams, music supervisors, copyright, legal & business affairs, finance, A&R, and royalties.
7. Conducting copyright research.

Your Profile

• Ideally 5+ years of experience in Sync Licensing at a publisher, label, or in rights negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of the advertising/commercials market, licensing practices, copyright law, and deal terms.
• Confident negotiator with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Passion for music and representing artists and writers.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days pro-rated annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year, and an extra day for your birthday.
• Flexible working options.
• Subsidized gym membership.
• Private health insurance.
• Annual gig allowance.
• Artist showcases.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Workplace nursery scheme.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Dynamic and sociable office environment.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Business Development, Consulting, and Product Management

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