Sr. Manager, Music Business Development
Snapchat’s recently launched music-based creative tools empower our 249M daily users to convey a new dimension of self expression by quickly adding licensed music to their snaps. This is just the start of music at Snap and we are growing our Music Partnerships and Operations team to support these tools globally.
We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Music Business Development to focus on building business relationships with key partners across the globe to support all music initiatives at Snap. This includes striking licensing agreements with owners of master and composition rights in key territories around the world as well as exploring partnerships to support the greater music ecosystem at Snap.
What you'll do:
As a key member of the team, ideal candidates for this role will have a successful track record in the following areas:
- Negotiating and securing global distribution rights from record labels, music publishers and Performing Rights Organizations
- Experience working with scaled technology platforms that have a focus on music products
- Driving content strategy and economic models for new partnerships to ensure we have the broadest selection of content available
- Forging long lasting relationships with existing and new content providers
- Striking agreements with 3rd party contractors to fulfill contractual obligations for content delivery, ingestion, and reporting
- Monitoring the competitive landscape to help inform strategic planning
- Achieving operational excellence with internal and external partners
- Diving deep to solve complex rights related issues
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Creative and innovative thinker with a proven track record for solving complex problems
- Team player who can work across multiple groups, including product, engineering, legal, and other XFN teams
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Bias for action and excel in a lean work environment
Minimum Qualifications:
- 7+ years managing business development and licensing for a music-focused technology platform, digital music service or rights owner
Preferred Qualifications:
- Street smarts - willingness to roll up the sleeves and do whatever is necessary to meet team goals
- Passionate about the business of music
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