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Director, Music Business Affairs
Sony Pictures

Director, Music Business Affairs
Sony Pictures

  • Project Details
    Reporting to the EVP, Music Business Affairs & Administration, the Director will negotiate, draft and review a multitude of music agreements for all areas of studio operations, including theatrical, television, home entertainment, consumer products, merchandise and marketing.  Position will manage all music business and legal matters for a given production, which includes doing all deals for new music, securing necessary rights, providing guidance on music issues to a number of different departments within Sony Pictures, reviewing and editing press releases and marketing materials for accuracy and legal compliance and coordinating with Music Creative and the other departments within the Music Affairs Group (Publishing, Licensing, Royalties, Madison Gate Records, etc.) to ensure that the music agreements are being properly administered.  The ideal candidate will be an attorney with an advanced understanding of music publishing and copyright and all types of music royalties for both musical compositions and master recordings.This position will be primarily responsible for the daily performance and management of the following tasks:Prepare agreements for the creation of new music in connection with SPE productionsEnsure that SPE is acquiring all rights necessary to use music in SPE productions and in the marketing and promotion of SPE productionsCounsel client groups within the studio regarding music legal issues and advise on exploitation rights of music elementsInform senior management of music-related mattersReview and analyze third party royalty obligations and structure agreements to account for these obligationsReview issues related to union and guild requirements  Qualifications:Law degreeMember of the CA Bar4-7 years’ experience as an attorneyStrong client relationship skills, including the ability to support senior executivesIn-depth understanding of music rights and royaltiesStrong written and oral communication skills and ability to interact in a collaborative spiritExperience working productively on time-sensitive mattersEstablished track record dealing with high level music attorneys, agents, managers and record and publishing executivesExcellent organizational skillsStrong management and interpersonal skills
  • Production Type
    Multimedia (Other)
  • Union Status
    Non Union
  • Location
    California
  • Dates & Location
    Full Time
  • Closing Date
    18th Jun 2021