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<p><strong><u>About Sony Music Entertainment</u></strong></p>
<p>At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.</p>
<p>Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.</p>
<p>Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.</p>
<p>The Coordinator, Sample Licensing role will provide essential support in managing the day-to-day licensing matters for SME. This role involves assisting in the request, negotiation, drafting, and administration of sample licensing agreements on behalf of SME’s US labels (Arista, Columbia, Epic, RCA). The coordinator will also support the review and administration of requests by 3<sup>rd</sup> parties sampling SME’s catalog.</p>
<h2><strong>What you'll do:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Assist in the request, negotiation and administration of sample licensing requests on behalf of SME labels.</li>
<li>Assist in tracking upcoming releases related to samples and other third-party materials.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather the necessary information related to sample clearances.</li>
<li>Maintain and update databases, ensuring all information is current and accurate.</li>
<li>Support the preparation and distribution of clearance status reports to relevant teams, including royalties and Sony Music’s document retention system.</li>
<li>Provide administrative support in coordinating internal and external approvals related to sample clearances.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job"><strong>Who you are:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 1 year of experience in business affairs, licensing, or a related role within the music or entertainment industry.</li>
<li>Basic understanding of music licensing, copyright law, and clearance processes.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with music industry software and databases.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job"><strong>What we give you:</strong></h2>
<ul>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Arial","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Arial","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Arial","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">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</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Arial","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Arial","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Arial","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Time off for a winter recess</span></li>
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<p><em>Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</em></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">The anticipated annual base salary 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.</div><div class="title">New York Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$50,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$55,000 USD</span></div></div></div>
Perks & benefits
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Matching
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