NBCUniversal · 14 hours ago
Sr. Specialist, Music Rights
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, and they are seeking a Sr. Specialist in Music Rights to provide comprehensive music-related services. This role involves partnering with production teams on music matters, managing music licenses, and ensuring compliance with studio practices.
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Responsibilities
Partner closely with production and related contacts (e.g., producers, writers, legal affairs, digital) on all music matters, including drafting, negotiating, reviewing and tracking music licenses and other music agreements as needed
Ensure all music used in production is consistent with studio practices and guidelines for usage
Research music for all details pertinent to clearance and tracking, including publishers, record labels, PROs and types of usage
Process music license requests by providing clearance strategies and handling approvals, risk analyses, clearances, negotiations, pick-ups, licenses and payments
Liaise with the Music Library, IT teams, and other areas to support clients (often on a tight timeline)
Oversee music cue sheets by researching and inputting data, checking for accuracy, organizing and maintaining information, and remaining prepared to provide details for internal and external requests
Process payments by setting up vendors in the system and interacting with the AP team
Organize and maintain tracking grids, cost charts and databases for production music usage and licensing
Communicate and maintain strong relationships with clients, publishers, labels, music libraries, and other related vendors
Assist with various projects and tasks within production/MBLA department as they arise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
2+ years' experience in music clearance for TV production or related area
Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word)
Excellent interpersonal skills with strong client-support orientation (internal and external clients/customers)
Experience working with dynamic, live productions
Relationships with record labels, publishing companies, agents and managers
Knowledge of the current market rate for artists and publishing catalogs
A passion for all things music; diversified knowledge of contemporary music as well as classic music catalogs and their applicable publishers and record labels
Knowledge of production music libraries
Experience working in a high-paced and pressure-filled environment
Ability to work well on projects independently and as part of a team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize work, deal with different clients simultaneously or adapt quickly to changing priorities
Demonstrated ability to manage others
Excellent attention to detail, organizational and negotiation skills
Ability to use, adapt and evolve with emerging technologies within the industry and NBCUniversal
Must be willing to work in New York, NY; some travel may be required
Must be willing to work flexible hours due to show tapings onsite and often after 6 pm/EST, plus ability to work on holidays as needed
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal is a media company that provides entertainment and news development, production, distribution, and marketing services. It is a sub-organization of Comcast.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Jeff Shell
CEO
Stephen Burke
Chief executive officer
Recent News
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2026-01-13
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