Director, Sync: Licensing (Commercial / Branded) 12m FTC

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Director - Sync - Licensing (Commercial / Branded) 12m FTC

We’re seeking a passionate, dedicated and experienced Sync Licensing negotiator in the Advertising / Commercials space to cover maternity leave. This role will handle a large volume of inbound licensing requests for BMG’s Recorded and Publishing catalogue.

This is a 12-month FTC covering maternity leave, starting in June 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Building & maintaining a network of commercial advertising client contacts.
• Negotiating, clearing and licensing inbound commercial music requests across BMG’s Recordings & Publishing catalogue.
• Advising on and clearing BMG UK originating repertoire (Advertising/ Commercials) with our international offices, affiliates, agents and sub publishers.
• Building and maintaining working relationships with internal repertoire teams, managers writers, and artists.
• Maximising sync revenue and promotional opportunity across c Advertising/ Commercials projects.
• Working on Advertising / Commercials projects from end to end, coordinating with creative pitching team, music supervisors, copyright, legal & business affairs, finance, A&R, royalties.
• Copyright research.

Your Profile:

• Ideally you will have 5+ years of Sync Licensing experience at a publisher, label or in rights negotiation.
• Excellent knowledge of the Advertising / Commercials market - licensing practices, copyright law and deal terms.
• A confident negotiator with the ability to build impactful relationships
• Passion for music and representing artists & writers.

Now, what's in it for you?

• 25 days pro-rated annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Annual gig allowance.
• Artist showcases.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Give As You Earn Scheme .
• A fun and sociable office environment.

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!