Job Summary: The *** Music Group (DMG) is the music hub for TWDC, encompassing all aspects of music commercialization and marketing: recorded music ( *** Records and Hollywood Records), *** Music Publishing, and *** Concerts. DMG distributes music both physically and digitally, and also licenses music throughout the world in various forms of *** including television, print, gaming, and consumer products.
The Director, Business Affairs and Legal Counsel, DMG mainly provides business and legal affairs services for *** Records and Hollywood Records, but may also support music publishing, business development and concert initiatives as well.
The Director's role and primary focus is providing day to day business and legal affairs services, ad *** and support in the areas of recorded music related to *** branded music assets and Hollywood Records recording artists, global catalog initiatives, data and technology improvement projects, and marketing efforts.
Primary responsibilities include legal research and advice; negotiating and drafting agreements including: recording and other artist-related agreements (including but not limited to agreements for producers, mixers, re-mixers, and featured artists); creative asset commissioning; supporting business development and marketing initiatives such as contests, practical activations, social *** campaigns, and sponsorship, endorsement and partnership agreements; research and drafting to support licensing agreements and other arrangements; assisting with implementation of and compliance with agreements and policies; reviewing and drafting soundtrack album-related agreements, music publishing agreements and licenses.
As well as working as an integrated member of the business and legal affairs team, the Director will work closely with all DMG departments on a global basis to provide ad *** and to ser *** their business and legal affairs needs and to offer workable guidance and solutions. The role may include directing and supervising the work of junior staff. The Director reports to and directly supports the *** President of Business and Legal Affairs primarily responsible for *** Branded Content as well as a number of Hollywood Records recording artists.
Position requires directly relevant experience and a high-level of demonstrated expertise relevant to the above subject matters and related drafting. Familiarity and interest in legal operations and information management systems and tools are a plus as there is an expectation that the Director will support ongoing data management and technology improvement projects and engage in historical research. Strong interpersonal skills are foundational to success in this role.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:- Review, clear and/or advise on content such as podcasts, advertising and marketing materials, social *** content, BTS materials, a/v content, and special projects from legal, business and brand perspectives
- Support ongoing data and technology improvement projects
- Support global business and legal teams with business and legal affairs ad *** as well as drafting related to local initiatives and localization
- Advise royalty accounting and finance teams on royalty provisions, financial obligations and entitlements
- Review, draft and negotiate a variety of music industry agreements and other legal and business documents focused mainly on label artists and branded recordings, but with some exposure to DMG's music publishing business as well
Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:- A minimum of 7 years of experience specific to music industry
- Demonstrated strong communication, drafting, analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and think strategically, practically and creatively when solving problems
- Resilience to working within a complex fast-moving organization
- Willingness to be proactive
- Strong project management skills
- Familiarity with or interest in repertoire, rights and other information management systems
- Practical understanding of the music business and its day to day functions
- Ability to work with multiple business partners
- Strong client relationship and support skills
- Ability to think strategically and synthesize complex business/financial and other data
- Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous priorities and serve the needs of multiple stakeholders within the department, other departments and outside the business unit within the wider *** Company
- Familiarity with a variety of social *** and user-generated content platforms
Candidate MUST be a CA admitted attorney.The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $140,000 to $182,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About *** Music Group: The music is the soundtrack of our lives - from your favorite hits by popular artists to beloved tunes from films like Mary Poppins and Frozen. Find the music that rocks your world right here at the *** Music Group (DMG), headquartered in Burbank and home to Hollywood Records, *** Records, *** Music Publishing and *** Concerts. DMG releases film and television soundtracks from the world's biggest entertainment brands, including *** , *** , Marvel, the legendary Star Wars, *** and *** Channel, alongside pop, dance, family music and the catalog of classic rock band Queen. DMG is also an innovator in music distribution and live concerts. If music is your passion, come be a part of the team that brings it to ears all over the world.
About *** : *** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Hollywood Records, Inc , which is part of a business we call *** Music Group .
Hollywood Records, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.