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Music Business Affairs Executive, MGM Studios
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We are currently seeking an experienced Music Business Affairs Executive who will provide deal making services for the ambitious music needs of Amazon MGM Studios content. You will negotiate and oversee deals for the creation and distribution of original music for Movies and Series, including deals with composers, songwriters, music supervisors, recording artists, music publishers, and record labels. You will work closely with Legal and Outside Counsel to assist in finalizing agreements, and handle music-related issues as they arise during development, production, and marketing. The Music Business Affairs Executive will work closely with creative executives, production, legal, and finance teams to execute deals that support Amazon MGM Studio's music strategy and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong business judgment, and the ability to balance creative and business objectives while maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will leverage your negotiation skills while interacting with agents, managers, production companies, and outside attorneys, and be able to efficiently communicate status and trade-offs with other Amazon MGM Studios stakeholders.
Key job responsibilities
• Applying your comprehensive working knowledge of music rights in film and television, contract law, and intellectual property rights (as applicable to the entertainment industry) to structure, draft and negotiate music deals.
• Providing strategic guidance, risk analysis and advising on deal terms and industry standards.
• Advising senior-level executives under time-sensitive conditions and making decisions to deliver results with positive outcomes.
• Using your excellent organizational and communication skills to effectively manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Working cross-functionally with finance, legal, and creative teams.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with studio precedent, policies and procedures.
A day in the life
A typical day for a Music Business Affairs Executive at Amazon MGM Studios involves juggling multiple high-stakes negotiations and contracts. The day will involve attending internal creative and cross-functional team meetings as well as external meetings with agents, labels, publishers and OC; reviewing deal terms and consulting with creative executives on upcoming projects, creative ideas, deal structures and deal progress. The role requires constant communication via email, phone, and in-person meetings.
About the team
The Music BA Team is made up of 7 Executives globally, supporting all types of original production (Movies, Series and Live Sports) and content acquisition.
- J.D.
- 6+ years' experience in negotiating complex music deals.
- 6+ years of entertainment deal making, representing or working for a major scripted production company, studio, network, record label, or music publisher
- Knowledge of music business models
- Experience in negotiating music deals within a Movie / TV production context.
- Ability to understand and devise new business models.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $130,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $215,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
