Director of Licensing

• Date Posted 02/11/2010
• Company Shout! Factory
• Website http://www.shoutfactory.com
• Location Los Angeles, CA
• About the Company Shout! Factory is a home entertainment company located in Los Angeles. We offer consumers an array of nostalgic and fan-favorite TV shows, films, and animation, as well as classic and contemporary music.
• Job Description Shout! Factory is seeking a Director of Licensing to join our Business Affairs team. The Director of Licensing is responsible for a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, synchronization licensing, international licensing, master licensing, budgeting for 3rd party music costs, contract administration, third party licensing (i.e. Film/TV licensing, master licensing out, etc.), administration of small publishing catalog. The ability to use templates to generate licenses for all of the above is essential. This position requires a skilled multi-tasker who remains calm under pressure, is flexible, willing to take on any task, is not afraid to ask questions and can work independently. A successful candidate in this position is highly organized with excellent follow through abilities. This position reports to the VP of Business Affairs.
  
  Key Functions/Responsibilities:
  • General: Negotiate with artists, publishers, record labels, film and television companies, attorneys, managers, and talent agencies, independently handle a large amount of miscellaneous internal and external business affairs inquiries as necessary;
  • Licensing: Obtain synchronization, master, clip and other third party licenses for home video projects within specified budgets. Keep organized files for each project, follow up on pending licenses, and develop relationships with licensors;
  • 3rd Party/International Licensing: Manage third party licensing for owned repertoire, including, but not limited to, quoting licensing fees for Film, TV, and compilation albums, etc.; follow-up on status of use and collect payment;
  • Contract Administration: Review licenses. Supervise coordinator position in the administration of payments for synchronization licenses, master licenses, etc.;
  • Union Issues: Identify union/guild obligations for both new and existing home video projects, including obtaining proper paperwork, securing payment terms and relaying information to outside payroll company in a timely manner;
  • Budgeting: Identify and prepare budgets for third party rights obligations (including music costs and union/guild obligations) for home video and audio releases;
  • Publishing Administration: Oversee administration of a small publishing catalog;
  • Supervision of Mechanical and Master Licensing: Supervise staff member handling the mechanical and master licensing of audio projects.
  
• Type of Employment Full-Time
• Requirements Competent knowledge of contracts, synchronization licensing, music publishing and master licensing; Exceptional communication, verbal and written skills; Must have the ability to communicate with all levels of personnel including extensive contact with Artists, Publishers, Artists’ Representatives, and Music Supervisors; Must have excellent telephone etiquette; Strong research skills; Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office; Proficient multitasking and organizational skills; Attention to detail; Familiarity with music industry software and websites. Minimum of 5 years of similar industry experience is preferred.
  
• Salary Confidential
• How to Apply Shout! Factory is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an excellent total compensation package which includes participation in insurance and retirement plans, paid time off, and other non-traditional perks and benefits.
  
  Please submit cover letter and resume via email to: jobs@shoutfactory.com
  Via mail to: Shout! Factory / 2042-A Armacost Ave. / Los Angeles, CA 90025 / ATTN: HR
  Via facsimile to: (310) 979 – 5600
  Inquiries regarding the receipt or status of your resume will not be replied to, thank you!
  

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