Coordinator, Creative Marketing- Advertising (Licensing)

At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en.

Why join Sony Music Group?

Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.

This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

Job Purpose: This role manages synchronization licensing for Advertising handling a clearance requests and complex deals across multiple sectors. The position involves negotiating and issuing approvals for sync opportunities, including — while working closely with A&R, sync creatives, and estates. The ideal candidate will oversee a roster of major clients, ensuring requests are handled quickly and accurately, and will collaborate effectively across internal teams and external partners. Strong communication, deep knowledge of sync history and pricing structures, and the ability to strategically position the catalog are essential to success in this role.

What You’ll Do: (job responsibilities)

• Handle high volume clearance clients and multiple deals across various sectors 

• Liaise with A&R and sync creatives on new releases 

• Negotiate and issue approvals/quotes for high level sync deals in the Advertising sector and other media as needed 

• Manage a robust roster of A-level clients to make sure all our customers’ requests are met and processed in a timely manner 

• Communicate efficiently and effectively with writer approval parties and estates 

• Partner effectively across internal divisions and with external partners using excellent communication skills 

• Price the catalog strategically and competitively and have a deep understanding of relevant sync history and fee structures 

• Handle specific synch licensing projects as needed 

Who You Are: (skills and experience required)

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in music publishing or a related field

• Extensive and well-established relationships across the music industry

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with songwriters, managers, attorneys, estates, and internal teams

• In-depth knowledge of Sony Music Publishing’s catalog and a strong awareness of market opportunities preferred

• Global mindset with an ability to think and operate on an international scale

• Deep expertise in music publishing, including a strong understanding of various transaction types (e.g., acquisitions, admin deals, reversion scenarios)

• Proven ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional leadership teams

• Creative and pragmatic problem-solver with a strategic mindset and the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities

• Strong business acumen, with experience advising on catalog operations and synthesizing data to support decision-making

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

• Willingness to travel as needed

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• Standard workday is 7.5 hours; however, flexibility is required for evening and late-night events as business needs dictate

What We Give You:

• You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day.

• A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best.

• We invest in your professional growth and development, enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.

• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next.

• We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.

• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans.

• Flexible Time Off

• Time off for winter recess

DISCLAIMER:

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.  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.

SMP has good cause to conduct a background investigation because honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the performance of the responsibilities of this position

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.