Downtown Music is a modern global music company committed to building a more equitable music industry. As the preferred partner for some of the world’s most beloved songwriters, storied music catalogs, and emerging artists at the forefront of pop culture, we offer bespoke distribution, publishing administration, creative marketing and finance solutions to entrepreneurial creators and their partners. Downtown Music is owned and operated by Downtown Music Holdings.

Downtown Music's Sync Team is seeking to bring on a Coordinator, Sync Licensing to our Sync Licensing department. While at Downtown you will be working with the Senior Manager of Sync Licensing in all areas of synchronization licensing and administrative functions for Downtown Music Publishing’s expansive catalog.

This hybrid role will be based in our New York City (preferred), or Nashville location.

What you'll do:

Draft and negotiate long and short form license agreements for film, television, advertising, video games, new media etc
Work through redline agreements with production companies and/or their lawyers
Follow up on outstanding license invoices and outstanding license requests
Develop and maintain relationships with licensees
Identify opportunities for exploitation of Downtown’s diverse catalog
Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

You are / have:

1-2 years of direct related experience, preferably at a music publisher, label or third party synchronization agent or related company
A broad understanding of music publishing, licensing and copyright
The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of people and job functions
The ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies; Interest and experience in using technology and the Internet to improve work efficiency
Excellent organizational, multitasking, and written communication skills
The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
A drive to learn and grow with a positive attitude

Why you want to work here:

Ample opportunities to work with leaders and employees across multiple Downtown brands
Work in a collaborative environment full of mission driven, innovative, and passionate people
Be part of an open, welcoming, and inclusive culture
Rich benefit program (Medical, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance, 401k (with match)
Free CitiBike Membership (NYC Only)
Paid Volunteer Hours

Downtown provides base salary ranges for all positions located in the United States at the time of posting. The hiring range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000 annually. As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon various factors including, but not limited to, work experience, geographic location and relevant skills. Downtown is committed to providing a comprehensive market-competitive total rewards program for its employees which includes medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, 401(k) match and generous paid time off. This range does not include any other variable compensation components.

Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is core to Downtown's values. We welcome and encourage all applicants of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply.

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Coordinator, Sync Licensing