Associate Manager, Business Affairs

Job Description

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), a division of the Universal Music Group (UMG), is presently seeking a Associate Manager, Business Affairs in the company's Santa Monica, CA location. UMe is the centralized catalog marketing division for the Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company. UMe spearheads marketing, sales, licensing, and ancillary exploitation for the world's largest music catalog, whose brands and assets include the world's greatest recording artists. This position will be responsible for research and licensing of reissue requests for UMe Business Affairs.
How you'll CREATE:
• Research artist agreements in regard to the exploitation of the Universal catalog to be reissued by UME or by third parties.
• Research the Universal catalog to unlock ancillary rights.
• Maintain and organize files including all relevant correspondence
• Maintain relevant files in the computer-based licensing system
• Assist in department and company projects as needed
Bring your VIBE:
• BA degree required
• 5 years of working with and understanding artist contracts preferred
• Entertainment/Music experience preferred
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Must be able to work under time constraints
• Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to assess and analyze opportunities and issues
• Extremely well organized
• Ability to work well with others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
Perks Playlist:
• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.
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Job Category:
Business & Legal Affairs
Salary Range:
$51,260 - $88,935
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-86vpyq-216-73-216-25-42 in your application.