Senior Analyst, 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: To ensure the timely licensing of SMP-owned and/or controlled songs released on mechanical products distributed by major labels in N. America, to review and track the registration process of priority charting streaming songs at MLC/MRI, and to serve as a subject matter expert in the field by providing advice and guidance to the team when necessary.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with major labels and DSPs to secure a high volume of mechanical and related licenses

• Conduct label-driven Priority Registration and recording matching processes for all major streaming platforms

• Develop, implement, and maintain tools to enhance and expedite the licensing process as needed

• Liaise with other departments to acquire and share additional information and insight in order to enhance and grow the licensing process

• Manage/oversee additional processes involving song/product/license data ingestion into internal proprietary system

• Serve as label licensing subject matter expert and provide advice when necessary

• Claim confirmation for major labels via email and/or MDX platform

• Enter a high volume of licensing data for U.S. and Canada into internal proprietary system

• Image direct licenses for major labels

• Assist with ad hoc requests/projects

Who You Are:

• High level of knowledge of music licensing and licensing rights

• Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude while working with multiple departments and outsides contacts

• Ability to manage multiple high-volume tasks while prioritizing and meeting various deadlines

• Highly organized and detail oriented

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Exceptional interpersonal relationship building

• Demonstrated ability to lead and foster teamwork and unity within a department

• Results driven

• Strong analytical ability

• Advanced proficiency in various computer applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn programs

• 3+ years of music publishing or related industry experience required

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• 7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume frequently require extended working hours for evening and late-night events

What We Give You:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you can channel your passion every day.

• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best.

• Investment 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 cov