Licensing and Copyright Manager for Music Publishing Company

Educational/Classical music publisher seeks an individual to manage the Licensing and Copyright Department. This is a full-time position based in the Carl Fischer office in NYC. We are looking for a highly motivated, articulate, imaginative, detail-oriented self-starter to serve as a Licensing and Copyright Manager. You must be comfortable with and experienced in negotiating large licensing permissions and formulating contracts for various deals as well as conversant in various royalty types for music publishing. This role will work with all departments to facilitate license administration. If you are interested in music and have relevant experiences and skills in the licensing area, this role is your chance to work with people who are passionate about music with various opportunities to deepen your knowledge and develop your career.

Our Company History

For over 150 years Carl Fischer Music has been a leader in educational music publishing. Since its founding in 1872, Carl Fischer Music has had a deep commitment to sharing traditional and contemporary music with the world.

The Carl Fischer Music catalog is made up of a large and diverse selection of music, musical literature, and pedagogy from premiere composers of the past and present. Our publications cross multiple genres while representing categories such as concert band, choral, orchestra, piano, vocal, string, fretted instruments, brass, woodwind, and percussion. Carl Fischer Music publications are available for purchase at over 2,000 retailers worldwide.

A little about the New York team

Based in New York City, our agile team is a combination of musicians and nonmusicians who love collaborating across departments, thinking creatively to problem-solve challenges big and small, being resourceful, and making things happen. In short, our office has the ingenuity and enthusiasm of a start-up, only you get to enjoy the ultimate work/life balance—no crazy hours, no weekend work.

The responsibilities include:

• Managing all licensing requests, composer contracts, and copyright issues.
• Negotiating and executing synchronization, print, grand rights, performance, and other miscellaneous licenses
• Assisting executives to negotiate contracts and agreements for partnerships and other legal matters.
• Analyzing and developing licensing revenue sources.
• Managing the maintenance and use of in-house licensing and contract databases.
• Working with editorial and production departments for composer services
• Assisting in all aspects of music publishing business to ensure compliance
• Tracking outstanding license fees.
• Resolving copyright infringements and other legal issues.
• Establishing and maintaining the annual departmental budget.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree required. Masters degree a plus, especially in legal or intellectual property areas.
• 5 years experience in music or related licensing, rights & clearances, or business affairs. Music or book publishing experience a plus.
• Broad knowledge of and experience with copyright and licensing issues and contracts. Strong contract-drafting, negotiating, and reasoning skills.
• Music background or knowledge a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize heavy work flow and to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Experience with personnel and budget management.

Compensation will depend upon prior experience. Excellent benefits package offered after 3 months of full-time employment.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter including salary requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10005: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person