Welcome to Santabella Group of Companies Limited, a leading African conglomerate based in Lagos, Nigeria. With our expertise and commitment to excellence, we are more than just a conglomerate; we are a collective of visionaries, innovators, and trailblazers with a relentless passion for excellence. Since our inception, we have been committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in various industries, making a mark with every venture we embark upon.
- Santabella Music Empire, a fast rising player in Nigeria's dynamic music industry, is seeking a highly competent and experienced Licensing and Publishing Manager to join our team.
- As a label committed to excellence and innovation, we are looking for an individual with a proven track record in managing licensing and publishing operations within reputable companies in the music industry.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting research on licensing and publishing opportunities locally and internationally.
- Identify industry trends, developing strategies to maximize the value and exposure of our music catalog.
- Review of external Artist release agreements, feature agreements, side artist agreements, split sheets, and other incidental release agreements.
- Registering catalogue with publishing partners
- Reviewing licensing requests
- Conducting research on licensing and publishing opportunities across the world
- Preparing business proposals for pitching new and existing works.
- Liaising with sync agencies, production companies & advertising agencies
- Developing creative strategies for new and existing works
- Regularly update artists’, songwriters’, publishers’, and rights holder’s repertoire with PPL, PRS, and other necessary collection societies.
- Regularly update publishers on releases.
- Reviewing and following up on licensing requests.
- Providing administrative support to Licensing and Publishing team.
- Follow up and execute projects as handed out from the Partnership Department.
- Build music portfolio locally and internationally
- Follow up on outstanding licensing deals
- Negotiate and secure licenses for the use of Santabella Music Empire's music catalog across various media platforms, including films, TV shows, commercials, video games, and online streaming services.
- Administer publishing rights for our songwriters and composers, ensuring accurate registration of songs with performing rights organizations (PROs) and timely collection of royalties.
- Monitor and track the usage of our compositions to ensure proper compensation for our rights holders.
- Oversee the collection and distribution of royalties from mechanical, synchronization, and performance rights, collaborating closely with accounting and finance teams.
- Draft, review, and negotiate licensing agreements, publishing contracts, and other legal documents related to the exploitation of our music catalog.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Music Business, Entertainment Law, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in licensing and publishing management roles within the music industry, preferably with a focus on record labels or music publishing companies.
- Proven track record of successfully negotiating and closing licensing deals with major media outlets, production companies, and digital platforms.
- In-depth knowledge of copyright laws, licensing regulations, and industry standards governing the exploitation of music rights.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in music licensing and publishing software and platforms is a plus.
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