Coordinator, Licensing and Contracts

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

The Coordinator, Licensing & Contracts at Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG) will serve as an integral member of the Film & TV Music Contract Administration team. The ideal candidate will possess some knowledge of contract language and structure, royalty administration and accounts receivables. This role works very closely with UMe’s Business Affairs and Finance departments and UMG’s royalty department.

How You'll Create:

• Provide support for the UMe Contract Administration team
• Develop relationships with clients, business affairs and finance through internal and external communication
• Enter relevant deal information into the Film & TV database, as applicable
• Researching and allocating payments
• Oversee weekly deposits
• Manage collections deadlines and handle daily accounts receivables (lockbox, Wires, ACH, intercompany transfers)
• Liaise with internal Business Affairs, labels, and Finance departments
• Collaborate with Contract Administration team’s execution of licenses
• Communicate effectively with clients and answer client queries regarding invoices and licenses

Bring Your Vibe

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with clients and co-workers
• Strong proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Windows/Outlook, Word, Excel
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and extremely detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with UMG employees at all levels
• Highly self-motivated, accountable and resourceful with strong follow-through skills
• Ability to work well and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced, high volume work environment and consistently meet deadlines
• At least one year of prior film and TV licensing and/or entertainment paralegal and/or finance/royalty department experience required

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 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

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

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Job Category:

Business & Legal Affairs

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.