Coordinator, IP Licensing

Responsibilities

• Monitor internal label product release schedules and initiate clearance work as needed
• Gather product information, including label copy and video cue sheets, from various departments
• Obtain and verify songwriter and publisher ownership splits for songs
• Manage writer administration changes by coordinating with publishers and securing necessary details
• Research and confirm writer credits for assigned projects
• Provide regular project clearance and licensing status updates to team leads and project analysts
• Maintain royalty accounts, including setting up new accounts and collecting W-9 forms
• Calculate basic copyright royalty rates and update payment statuses
• Assist with administrative tasks related to video broadcast and synchronization rights clearance
• Process copyright licenses for physical, digital, and mobile products
• Register new recordings and products with the US Copyright Office

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in copyright administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• General understanding of the music industry

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Voluntary benefits including identity theft protection and mental health resources
• Industry-leading fertility coverage and fully paid leave for childbirth, bonding, or caregiving
• Investment in professional growth and development
• Time off for a winter recess

About the Company

Sony Music Entertainment fuels the creative journey, playing a pioneering role in music history. We work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing artists, and visionary creators. We operate at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.