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Music BA Contract Manager, Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon$70K — $101K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Music/Film/TV/Entertainment production.
  • Strong working knowledge of music industry deal-making and relevant terms.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • Expertise in rights management systems and tools like Airtable or Rightsline.
  • Proficient understanding of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in a legal context.

Responsibilities

  • Track rights and organize music deals negotiated by the team.
  • Manage internal systems and tools to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Respond to internal and external ad-hoc rights inquiries.
  • Coordinate payments for talent and third parties.
  • Review and improve existing processes and systems for better efficiency.
  • Facilitate internal meetings to discuss project updates.
  • Input and manage rights data within internal databases.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and prescription).
  • 401(k) matching to help build financial security.
  • Paid time off and parental leave for work-life balance.
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy reimbursements.
  • Access to mental health resources and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced Music Contract Manager to support the Amazon MGM Studios Music Business Affairs team. The role will be responsible for rights tracking and the organization of deals that the Music BA team negotiates (including composer, music supervisor, original songs and soundtrack distribution deals); manage internal tools and systems, (for example Airtable) and be required to identify and implement changes to improve efficiency and scale. Other responsibilities include responding to certain ad-hoc rights queries (both internally and externally), managing publishing registrations for original works as POC for our publishing admin partner, working cross-functionally to coordinate payments for talent and other third parties, as well as general administrative tasks to support the team. The successful candidate in this role will have a strong working knowledge of deal making and relevant terms in the music industry; prior experience working for an production company, studio, television network, record label or music publisher; possess the ability to complete high volumes of tasks and projects quickly with minimal guidance; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround; and collaborate effectively with internal teams. A day in the life A typical day will involve: - attending internal meetings with Music BA, Creative, Coordinators and Legal / OC for status and progress updates on music - ingesting rights data into internal systems - responding to ad hoc questions relating to deals / rights - coordinating invoices and payments - reviewing existing processes and systems to find ways to improve efficiencies, including AI efficiencies - setting up meetings and tracking next steps About the team The Music BA team consists of 9 members based in the US, EU and India. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention - Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 4+ years of industry experience - 4+ years' work experience in a relevant role within the Music/Film/TV/Entertainment production industry. - Strong organizational skills and experience with rights management systems. Experience with Box, Rightsline, Quip, and/or Airtable knowledge is a plus. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge of the music industry and production landscape, including labels, publishers and other entertainment entities. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. USA, CA, Culver City - 70,400.00 - 101,800.00 USD annually

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