Coordinator, Music Contract Administration

Job Description

Coordinator, Music Contract Administration (Disney Entertainment Television)

Disney Entertainment Television is seeking a Coordinator to support the Music Licensing team in working with all studios, production entities and networks. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth administration and coordination of music contracts across various projects.

Responsibilities:
• Review, draft and negotiate music licenses for use in-show, in on-air and online promotions, and other exploitations
• Reconcile licenses with approved templates and terms
• Maintain a tracking system for all music licenses from initial clearance through the distribution of fully executed licenses and payment of license fees
• Ensure that all fully executed music licenses are properly filed in the DET Music Licensing digital filing database
• Distribute fully executed music licenses
• Request and process mechanical licenses
• Issue master use licenses to third parties for DET owned content
• Provide administrative support and generally assist all members of the DET Music Licensing team with respect to the clearance, licensing and payment of large quantities of music licenses annually

Basic Qualifications:
• 1+ years of administrative experience in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in music licensing and/or music contract administration is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of the television music licensing industry, including the intricacies of licensing agreements, rights management, and the various stakeholders involved in the process
• Experience drafting and negotiating music licenses and boilerplate agreements with music licensors preferred
• General understanding of music copyrights
• Demonstrated ability to research songwriter, music publisher, performer and record label information for songs and masters
• Proactive thinker with the ability to multitask and juggle many projects at once
• Comfortable working in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and able to work effectively within a large team
• Exhibits a strong work ethic, demonstrating dedication, reliability, and a proactive approach to tasks
• Comfortable communicating with DET executives across various departments
• Competency working with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Interest and knowledge of the music for television, music publishing and record business

Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $53,300.00 to $71,300.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j65nj2-18-117-180-237-42 in your application.