Job description
Aurora Music Group is seeking a data-driven Music Licensing Coordinator to join our expanding team in Nashville. This pivotal role focuses on rights clearance, contract execution, and securing compelling sync placements for our catalog across TV, film, streaming, and advertising.
As a licensed music rights advocate, you will partner with publishers, labels, and internal teams to ensure timely clearance, accurate metadata, and compliant agreements that protect both artists and the company.
We offer a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities to shape the sonic footprint of current and upcoming media projects.
Responsibility
- Oversee end-to-end music licensing for sync opportunities across TV, film, ads, and digital media.
- Negotiate licensing terms, fees, and usage rights with publishers, labels, and clients.
- Authenticate and manage rights clearance, sync approvals, and contract execution.
- Maintain and update rights and metadata in the rights database; ensure accuracy for royalty tracking.
- Collaborate with A&R, legal, and production teams to assess risk and ensure compliance.
- Track deal pipelines, deadlines, and revenue reporting; provide regular status updates to senior management.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Law, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- 3+ years of music licensing, rights clearance, or publishing experience.
- Strong negotiation, contract review, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with licensing databases, metadata tools, and CRM software; excellent Excel skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to build relationships with publishers and labels.
- Knowledge of US music rights, royalties, and sync licensing practices; familiarity with content clearance workflows.