Santabella Group of Companies Limited is a leading African conglomerate based in Lagos, Nigeria. With our expertise and commitment to excellence, we are more than just a conglomerate; we are a collective of visionaries, innovators, and trailblazers with a relentless passion for excellence. Since our inception, we have been committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in various industries, making a mark with every venture we embark upon.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Licensing and Publishing Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description
- We are seeking a highly competent and experienced Licensing and Publishing Manager to join our team.
- As a label committed to excellence and innovation, we are looking for an individual with a proven track record in managing licensing and publishing operations within reputable companies in the music industry.
Responsibilities
- Conducting research on licensing and publishing opportunities locally and internationally.
- Identify industry trends, developing strategies to maximize the value and exposure of our music catalog.
- Review of external Artist release agreements, feature agreements, side artist agreements, split sheets, and other incidental release agreements.
- Registering catalogue with publishing partners
- Reviewing licensing requests
- Conducting research on licensing and publishing opportunities across the world
- Preparing business proposals for pitching new and existing works.
- Liaising with sync agencies, production companies & advertising agencies
- Developing creative strategies for new and existing works
- Regularly update artists’, songwriters’, publishers’, and rights holder’s repertoire with PPL, PRS, and other necessary collection societies.
- Regularly update publishers on releases.
- Reviewing and following up on licensing requests.
- Providing administrative support to Licensing and Publishing team.
- Follow up and execute projects as handed out from the Partnership Department.
- Build music portfolio locally and internationally
- Follow up on outstanding licensing deals
- Negotiate and secure licenses for the use of Santabella Music Empire's music catalog across various media platforms, including films, TV shows, commercials, video games, and online streaming services.
- Administer publishing rights for our songwriters and composers, ensuring accurate registration of songs with performing rights organizations (PROs) and timely collection of royalties.
- Monitor and track the usage of our compositions to ensure proper compensation for our rights holders.
- Oversee the collection and distribution of royalties from mechanical, synchronization, and performance rights, collaborating closely with accounting and finance teams.
- Draft, review, and negotiate licensing agreements, publishing contracts, and other legal documents related to the exploitation of our music catalog.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Music Business, Entertainment Law, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in licensing and publishing management roles within the music industry, preferably with a focus on record labels or music publishing companies.
- Proven track record of successfully negotiating and closing licensing deals with major media outlets, production companies, and digital platforms.
- In-depth knowledge of copyright laws, licensing regulations, and industry standards governing the exploitation of music rights.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in music licensing and publishing software and platforms is a plus.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and a Cover Letter outlining their qualifications and experience to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note
- The responsibilities outlined in this job description may evolve based on the dynamic nature of our business environment.
- We are seeking individuals who are adaptable, proactive, and committed to the success of our artists and Santabella Music Empire.
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