Associate Manager, Business Affairs

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.

Overview:

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), a division of the Universal Music Group (UMG), is presently seeking a Manager of Audio Licensing in the company’s Santa Monica, CA location.  UMe is the centralized catalog marketing division for the Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music company.  UMe spearheads marketing, sales, licensing, and ancillary exploitation for the world’s largest music catalog, whose brands and assets include the world’s greatest recording artists.  This position will be responsible for research and licensing of reissue requests for UMe Business Affairs.

How we LEAD:

The Finance Coordinator position is responsible for various aspects of Financial Operations for the Universal Music Enterprises (UME) Division at our company headquarters in Santa Monica. This position will act a liaison between finance and various UME departments to support the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and various other functions including licensing and business affairs. This position is responsible for the analysis/preparation of monthly management and financial information.   You will also design/perform ad hoc analyses as required by the VP, SVP and CFO.

How you’ll CREATE:

• Research artist agreements in regard to the exploitation of the Universal catalog to be reissued by UME or by third parties.
• Research the Universal catalog to unlock ancillary rights.
• Maintain and organize files including all relevant correspondence
• Maintain relevant files in the computer-based licensing system
• Assist in department and company projects as needed

Bring your VIBE:

• BA degree required
• 5 years of working with and understanding artist contracts
• Entertainment/Music experience preferred
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Must be able to work under time constraints
• Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to assess and analyze opportunities and issues
• Extremely well organized
• Ability to work well with others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365

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

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

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