Music BA Contract Manager, Amazon MGM Studios Job at Amazon, Culver City, CA

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  • Amazon
  • Culver City, CA

Job Description

Are you interested in shaping the future of entertainment at Amazon MGM Studios? Prime Video is one of the leading global streaming services, offering customers an extensive selection of Movies, TV shows, and Amazon Originals in more than 240 countries and territories. Amazon MGM Studios continues to create critically acclaimed content including American Fiction, Air, Saltburn, Challengers, The Summer I Turned Pretty and Lord of The Rings.

We are currently seeking an experienced Music Contract Manager to support the Amazon MGM Studios Music Business Affairs team. The role will be responsible for rights tracking and the organization of deals that the Music BA team negotiates (including composer, music supervisor, original songs and soundtrack distribution deals); manage internal tools and systems, (for example Airtable) and be required to identify and implement changes to improve efficiency and scale. Other responsibilities include responding to certain ad-hoc rights queries (both internally and externally), managing publishing registrations for original works as POC for our publishing admin partner, working cross-functionally to coordinate payments for talent and other third parties, as well as general administrative tasks to support the team. The successful candidate in this role will have a strong working knowledge of deal making and relevant terms in the music industry; prior experience working for an production company, studio, television network, record label or music publisher; possess the ability to complete high volumes of tasks and projects quickly with minimal guidance; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround; and collaborate effectively with internal teams.

A day in the life

A typical day will involve:

- attending internal meetings with Music BA, Creative, Coordinators and Legal / OC for status and progress updates on music

- ingesting rights data into internal systems

- responding to ad hoc questions relating to deals / rights

- coordinating invoices and payments

- reviewing existing processes and systems to find ways to improve efficiencies, including AI efficiencies

- setting up meetings and tracking next steps

About the team

The Music BA team consists of 9 members based in the US, EU and India.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 4+ years of industry experience

- 4+ years' work experience in a relevant role within the Music/Film/TV/Entertainment production industry.

- Strong organizational skills and experience with rights management systems. Experience with Box, Rightsline, Quip, and/or Airtable knowledge is a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of the music industry and production landscape, including labels, publishers and other entertainment entities.

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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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at

USA, CA, Culver City - 70,400.00 - 101,800.00 USD annually

Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement, Summer work, Local area, Flexible hours

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