Universal Music Group · 2 months ago
Coordinator, Business & Legal Affairs
Santa Monica, California
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $73K/yr
2+ years expUniversal Music Group is the world’s leading music company, committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Coordinator will provide support to the SVP of Business Affairs and assist the Business & Legal Affairs team with various tasks related to music licensing and clearances.
Audio Recording and ProductionMedia and EntertainmentMusicPublishing
Responsibilities
Provide support to the SVP of Business Affairs and members of the Business & Legal Affairs team
Answer phones and direct inquiries appropriately with the utmost professionalism and courtesy
Review incoming document deliveries and distribute accordingly
Schedule meetings and conference calls
Make travel arrangements and complete travel and expense reports
Assist with and be part of the team ensuring that all necessary side-artist and sample clearances are obtained for the release of a song and/or video
Assist with getting all necessary paperwork for processing payments
Advise and assist on clearance rights and splits for compilations and master use synch licenses
Coordinate and participate on shared projects with all levels of staff
Keep detailed and organized information tracking chart
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
2-3 years experience within entertainment or business legal affairs
Strong sense of discretion and confidentiality
Experience in supporting a team within a Business Affairs or music licensing environment
Ability to liaise with all levels of personnel and departments
Strong focus on clearances and problem solving
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Excellent written, verbal, and outgoing/upbeat interpersonal skills
Highly dependable, proactive and can be relied upon to complete tasks
Willingness to aggressively chase down information
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
Ability to perform research, summarize info and report back findings
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Must thrive in a fast pace environment and able to work under limited supervision
Preferred
BA in business administration, music, or related degree
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options
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
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
Company
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is a music-based entertainment company that offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Leviy Publishing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.65BKey Investors
William AckmanTencent
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $802.31M
2021-09-21IPO
2021-06-21Secondary Market· $4.17B
Leadership Team
Devraj Sanyal
Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, India & South Asia; SVP Strategy "AMEA"
Timothy Xu
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
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