Job description
NovaNote Music Group is seeking a proactive Music Licensing Specialist to join our Nashville-based licensing team. You will secure synchronization and master use licenses for film, TV, advertising, and digital platforms, while building lasting relationships with publishers, labels, and rights holders. This role blends artistry with dealmaking, ideal for someone who loves music and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
In this role, you will partner with A&R, licensing, and creative teams to curate catalog selections that align with project briefs while protecting IP and ensuring compliance. You’ll manage licensing workflows end-to-end, from outreach and proposal drafting to terms negotiation and license execution.
What you’ll bring to the table is a blend of musical curiosity, strong negotiation skills, and meticulous attention to detail. This is a full-time, on-site (hybrid) position in Nashville with competitive compensation and benefits.
Responsibility
- Develop and execute licensing strategies for film, TV, advertising, and digital media.
- Negotiate clear and favorable synchronization, master, and creative licenses with publishers, labels, and rights holders.
- Manage end-to-end licensing workflows, approvals, and contract execution.
- Collaborate with A&R, marketing, and production teams to curate music catalogs that fit client briefs.
- Track rights, royalties, and contract compliance with internal systems.
- Build and maintain robust relationships with music publishers, PROs, licensors, and industry partners.
- Prepare licensing proposals, create budget estimates, and monitor project timelines.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in music business, law, communications, or a related field.
- 3+ years of music licensing, rights clearance, or catalog management experience.
- Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of music publishing, PROs (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC), and synchronization licensing.
- Proficiency with licensing databases, CRM tools, and rights management software.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; willingness to work on-site or hybrid in Nashville.