Israel Job Openings
Universal Music Group
Licensing Executive
August 23, 2024
Music is Universal
With operations in more than 60 countries worldwide Universal Music Publishing Group is the first major global music company to establish a stand-alone office in Israel
Headquartered in Los Angeles, UMPG represents music across every genre from some of the world’s most important songwriters and catalogues. These include ABBA, Adele, Irving Berlin, Beach Boys, Bad Bunny, Bee Gees, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, Bob Dylan, Fred Again, Florence + the Machine, Jimi Hendrix, Imagine Dragons, Jamie xx, Billy Joel, Elton John, Alicia Keys, New Order, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Otis, Prince, Rosalia, R.E.M., Robyn, Taylor Swift, Sex Pistols, Paul Simon, Stax (East Memphis Music), Harry Styles, SZA, Justin Timberlake, The Weeknd, Jack White and many more.
UMPG is also a leader in Classical and Production Music. The company plays a major role in film and TV, providing creative and synch licensing services, and administration for such companies as Warner Bros. Entertainment, Universal Pictures, HBO, Dream Works Animation and NBC Universal TV among others.
The A Side: A Day in The Life
This is a fantastic chance to join the vibrant office of Universal Music Publishing Israel. The Music Publishing arm of Universal Music Group.
Working closely with our global roster, in UMP Israel we will look to identify opportunities for our catalogue of songs across all media
In this role you will collaborate with our local team and UMPG colleagues from around the world.
Working with our media and entertainment clients, and managing the company’s license requests and negotiation, you will play a vital part in our growing business.
The B Side: Skills & Experience
Main purpose of role
- To manage the request process required for clearing our publishing catalogue on synch uses across all media types including corporate/internal, online, games, film, TV and advertising
- To negotiate all sync deals, both commercial catalogue and production music, referring to our legal and finanace teams when necessary
- Work globally with our international offices and sub-publishers to clear music in the Universal catalogue
- Work closely with the local performing rights society (ACUM); registering new catalogues, relinquishing old catalogues, settling disputes, and processing royalty distribution
- To pass on monthly deals to finance for invoice and organising royalty income to be processed with our global team
- Build relationships with key clients and maintain a high standard of client relations
- To support the General Manager with ad-hoc projects and administrative duties
Essential
- Experience working in the music industry preferably in music publishing, synchronization or licensing
- Reliable, diligent and proactive
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to work under own initiative, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills
- Excellent communication skills - able to communicate effectively to colleagues, key internal and external stakeholders
- Proficient in Hebrew and English
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
Desirable
- Good attention to detail
- Positive team player
- Knowledge of Universal Music Publishing’s catalogue
- Passionate about a wide range of music
- Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment, managing daily tasks with longer-term goals
Just So You Know…
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.
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