Senior Music Publishing Partnerships Manager
- Contract: 12 months
- Location: London - hybrid, 3 days per week onsite
The Opportunity
We are recruiting a Senior Music Publishing Partnerships Manager for a global technology organisation operating at the intersection of music, digital platforms and technology.
This is a senior EMEA partnerships position focused specifically on the music publishing ecosystem . You will manage strategic relationships with music publishers and rights organisations across Europe, working across both the commercial and operational sides of digital music publishing.
The position offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of the music publishing industry and a major global technology platform.
What You'll Do
- Manage strategic relationships with music publishing partners across Europe , acting as a key point of contact for partner engagement.
- Handle partner queries and operational issues, coordinating across internal teams to drive resolution.
- Conduct regular partner and business reviews , tracking and interpreting music usage across digital platforms and internal systems.
- Manage the exchange of publishing data and information required to support the identification, reporting and payment of music usage .
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across music publishers, rights organisations and digital platforms.
- Work closely with Operations and Business Development teams on publishing-specific issues and partnership objectives.
- Manage and support partner events involving internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide industry insight into the evolving music publishing, licensing and digital rights ecosystem.
These responsibilities closely reflect the manager's day-to-day brief, particularly partner queries, operational triage, business reviews, events and publishing data exchange.
What We're Looking For
- Approximately 10+ years' relevant experience within music publishing, digital music rights, licensing or closely related partnership functions.
- Significant music publishing industry expertise – this position requires publishing experience rather than solely record-label experience.
- Strong understanding of digital music licensing and how publishing rights are licensed and managed across major technology and digital music platforms.
- Strong knowledge of music publishing rights and rights data , including how usage and ownership information moves between publishers, rights organisations and digital platforms.
- Experience working for or closely with established music publishers, collective management organisations or rights organisations .
- Experience engaging with major digital platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Spotify, Amazon or Apple .
- Proven ability to manage strategic partnerships and communicate credibly with Director-level senior stakeholders .
- Strong numerical and analytical capability, including interpreting data, identifying trends and communicating findings through business reviews.
- Comfortable operating in a complex, highly collaborative and rapidly changing environment.
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Senior Music Publishing Partnerships Manager in London employer: Principle
Join a leading global technology company that champions innovation and creativity in the heart of London. With a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a vibrant work culture, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams across EMEA while developing your skills in a supportive environment. The company prioritises employee growth, offering unique opportunities to influence high-impact social media strategies and campaigns, making it an ideal place for passionate professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.
