Music Catalog Manager, Amazon MGM Studios Music

Amazon MGM Studios is seeking an experienced Music Catalog Manager to oversee and manage the Amazon MGM Studios Music Catalog. This position requires a detail-oriented music professional who deeply understands music rights sync licensing catalog administration and the intersection of creative and legal considerations in film and TV music. The ideal candidate is proactive collaborative highly organized and able to build sustainable systems while managing complex music rights negotiations.

Key job responsibilities
Catalog Organization Data & Asset Management:
Organize and catalog the extensive Amazon MGM music library establishing comprehensive systems from the ground up
Maintain accurate and detailed metadata for all compositions recordings and associated rights
Track rights ownership licensing terms usage restrictions and expiration dates across the entire catalog
Develop and implement scalable cataloging standards and best practices
Manage relationship with Publishing Administrators of the catalog

A day in the life
Clearance & Licensing Expertise:
Clear music rights for synchronization licensing across film television streaming and commercial applications
Identify and verify all rights holders including publishers record labels composers and performers
Negotiate licensing terms fees and usage parameters with rights holders
Secure synchronization licenses sound recording (master) use licenses and other necessary clearances
Track requests and route through appropriate approval channels and accounting channels
Process Development & Systems:
Create scalable workflows for catalog tracking rights management and clearance requests
Implement tools and databases for metadata management rights tracking and reporting
Establish documentation standards and knowledge management systems
Drive continuous improvement in catalog operations and stakeholder experience

- 4 years of entertainment industry deal negotiation experience
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities
- 4 years of experience in music catalog management music rights administration and/or music licensing
- Deep understanding of sync licensing music rights and entertainment industry rights structures
- Proven experience in film/TV music or music catalog management
- Familiarity with music metadata standards catalog management systems and rights tracking tools
- Bachelors degree in music business or related field

- Experience with legacy catalog management or music library organization
- Knowledge of film & TV music production workflows and post-production processes
- Familiarity with tools and platforms for data management hosting distributing and licensing content such as Airtable etc.
- Understanding of international rights management and territorial licensing
- Experience with music supervision or creative music licensing

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA Culver City - 80300.00 - 140500.00 USD annually