Sony Music Entertainment is hiring a

Web3 Business Affairs Manager

The Manager, Business Affairs will manage a variety of business affairs administration and licensing matters as part of AWAL’s Business Affairs team. This role will primarily be focused on AWAL’s business in the Americas and those clients signed in the region.

What you'll do:

• Providing business affairs and legal support to A&R, including negotiating, drafting and executing a range of artist and label client agreements and side letters across all AWAL multi-faceted service tiers
• Taking over Business Affairs’ day-to-day ownership of AWAL’s “AWAL+” tier of service and suite of agreements for the Americas, with the view of becoming the A&R team’s “go-to” legal representative for projects falling under this category
• Assisting the Business Affairs team with AWAL Core/DIY platform issues as needed
• Supporting the Business Affairs team in their collaboration with AWAL’s creative, marketing and promotional teams to negotiate, draft, execute and advise on the legal/commercial ramifications of a wide array of partner agreements – including audience growth arrangements, data collection activations, marketing campaign initiatives, competitions, territorial physical and/or digital product partnerships, consultancy agreements, NDAs, NFT/web3 projects, events and branding/sponsorship opportunities
• Assisting with the management of third party accounting “letters of direction” and handover of the same to the Royalties and other administrative teams
• Working with Sony centralized teams on licensing projects and opportunities – including soundtracks, compilations, digital activations and samples
• Working with internal AWAL teams on licensing projects and necessary agreements/arrangements connected to international territorial licences, digital activations and branding
• Dealing with necessary recorded broadcast/performance/DSP session, etc waivers and releases on behalf of AWAL and its clients in a timely manner, and maintaining a streamlined system of instructions with our marketing, promotional and international teams for the same
• Assisting the Business Affairs team with contractual arrangements for AWAL’s own and curated client events and related matters (e.g. venue hire arrangements, sponsorship and brand protection)
• Providing Business Affairs support to operational and accounting teams, as well as helping with admin tasks for the Business Affairs team
• Advising on and supporting AWAL teams on general or specific legal and commercial matters including deal terms, IP/copyright issues, data use, dispute resolution, brand and business protection, best legal practice and general Business Affairs enquiries
• Acting, with other members of the Business Affairs team, as internal “policy guardians” to ensure consistency and business strategy are achieved
• Assisting with US Visa support letters where appropriate and relevant
  
  

Who you are:

• Strong drafting, negotiating, written and verbal communication skills, multitasking ability and knowledge of the music industry and intellectual property issues
• Ability to interact well with all levels within the organization, including senior executives
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, team oriented environment
• Self-motivated/works independently
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Workspace, etc.
• Detail oriented, timely and accurate
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Active “real life” experience in business affairs at an entertainment law firm or media company
  
  

What we give you:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• Our Hybrid with Flexibility approach combines the flexibility of remote working with the benefits of in-person collaboration whenever we need to come together to do our best work. Managers will partner with their teams and employees to establish work arrangements that meet the business, team, and individual needs.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans
• We invest in your professional growth & development
• Time off for a winter recess
  
  

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

California Pay Range

$75,000 — $75,000 USD

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