VP, Sync Licensing

About the role

This newly created role is responsible for building out Firebird Label Services' synchronization licensing offering from the ground up. In addition to directly pitching and securing sync opportunities on behalf of our repertoire, this position will establish sync processes and systems across our recorded music ecosystem - overseeing all efforts from initial pitch to final contract execution, and serving as a key liaison between our internal finance and legal teams and external partners. This position will coordinate the creative teams across each of our recorded music partners, along with their internal and/or third-party sync solutions, playing a critical role in ensuring the efficient and legally sound execution of synchronization licenses and invoice issuance for Firebird's new releases and catalog.

Responsibilities

• Creatively pitch frontline and catalog repertoire, securing sync placements across film, television, advertising, sports, video games, and beyond
• Lead negotiations for licensing clearances
• Collaborate with Firebird's legal and finance departments to execute paperwork and invoicing
• Establish a comprehensive sync database, aggregating recorded music, publishing, and associated rights and data from all of Firebird's label and publisher partners and applicable management clients
• Partner with creative teams across our recorded music partners - and their internal or third-party sync solutions - to identify and develop opportunities
• Proactively cultivate new business relationships and partnerships

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in synchronization licensing at a record label or music publisher
• Established relationships and an extensive network within the sync community
• Strong negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to drive revenue
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract execution and administrative procedures as they relate to synchronization rights
• Proven experience managing, documenting, and administering license terms and conditions
• Advanced proficiency in music rights databases and digital rights management systems
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal and financial concepts to both creative and business partners
• About Firebird
• Join us!
• We're a team of ~40 music industry veterans, data nerds, operators, and builders who really love music. We put artists first because when they win, we all win. That simple principle guides everything we do.
• We have teams in New York, Los Angeles, and London supporting artists around the world. We're at that exciting growth stage where what you build and who you help break will shape the next era of this company and the industry.
• How We Take Care of the Flock
• Ownership : Equity participation for everyone
• Health & Wealth : Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plus 401(k) with company match
• Performance Rewards : Annual bon

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