Director, Rights & Clearances

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

How we LEAD:

Interscope Capitol Business & Legal Affairs is looking for a savvy professional with familiarity in the world of music licensing and clearance, whether on the recording side, the publishing side, samples or artists. Director, Rights & Clearances will perform a variety of duties, and the candidate for this job must be able to liaise with all levels of personnel and departments, including, without limitation, Business & Legal Affairs, Production, A&R, Marketing, Revenue, and Licensing to help assist with the release of content by label artists.

The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who possesses a strong ability to multi-task, works well under pressure with tight time deadlines, and has a passion for music. Preferably with at minimum, 3-5 years of experience, who is looking to take the next step in their career. This job will be focused on working with the labels and artists of the Capitol Music Group.

How you’ll CREATE:

• Be part of the Rights and Clearances Team to ensure that all necessary clearances are obtained for the release of content across the label;

• In particular this role will focus on ensuring that all necessary side-artist and sample clearances are obtained for the release of content by label artists;

• Advise and assist internal and external source on rights inquiries regarding uses of label content;

• Track upcoming artist releases to identify potential side-artist and sample clearance issues;

• Investigate and respond to rights inquiries from internal and external sources;

• Keep detailed and organized information on department tracking charts, with pertinent information concerning outstanding clearances, contracts, and royalty data;

Bring your VIBE:

• 3-5 years Music Industry legal/licensing/admin experience

• Excellent typing and computer skills, including in Word, Excel, Outlook

• Outgoing personality

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

• Highly dependable and can be relied upon to meet tight deadlines and safeguard confidential information

• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Ability to learn new disciplines and be part of the process to always look to create efficiencies

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services

• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants

• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

A 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.
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Salary Range:

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.