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Interscope Geffen AandM Records (“IGA”) is home to some of the biggest artists in the world including: U2, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, Lady Gaga, and many more. As a leader in the music industry, we are always looking for talented and driven individuals to join our family.

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IGA is currently seeking a Manager, Creative Licensing position in our Santa Monica, CA office location.

HOW YOU’LL CREATE:
- Creatively pitch, identify and secure new sync opportunities in the Film and TV space for IGA and VLG’s frontline releases as well as our catalog
- Track Film and TV productions globally
- Ability to assist across soundtrack opportunities by working closely with Department Head to manage relationships with the studios and / or networks executives, coordinate with AandR, BA and marketing points as well as manage cue sheets and clearances
- Process a high volume of creative briefs in a timely and efficient manner, while delivering the best ideas from our roster and catalog
- Work closely with the with internal departments including Marketing, AandR, Digital Marketing, Revenue and International as well as other key project stakeholders to create timely opportunities around artist releases
- Collaborate with the Film and TV Creative Licensing team to develop and implement tactics for client outreach, while developing and growing relationships with existing clients
- Develop and execute creative strategy to develop new client opportunities
- Proactively reach out to assigned clients to garner sync placements and valuable looks for our artists
- Create and execute best in class showcases, playbacks and special events to introduce artists and engage the Film and TV community
- Work closely with artists, publishers and artist representatives to ensure sync initiatives align with artist’s objectives
- Monitor and keep up to date on trends in the Film and TV Space

Bring your VIBE:

- Must have a passion for all genres of music and be a team player
- Provable track record in landing syncs in various Advertising campaigns
- Must have extensive relationships in the music supervision community, as well as with other labels and publishers
- In-depth understanding of Music Licensing
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently
- Excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a creative capacity on a sync team is preferred, but will also consider similar experience in music supervision
- 3-5 years of experience working in creative sync for commercial advertising
- Knowledge of union requirements, vocal consents, and custom licensing for advertising
- Position is located in Santa Monica, CA. Candidate must be willing to work from this location.

Perks Playlist:

- Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
- 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
- Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
- A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
- Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
- 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
- 2-weeks paid Winter Break
- 10 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
- Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
- Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer.

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