Sync Coordinator - Ultra Records

Job Description

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

About Ultra Records

Ultra Records has been known to push electronic music's boundaries. For over a quarter of a century, the iconic record label has been instrumental in elevating up and coming artists to the global mainstream as well as bringing fresh genres and sounds to the forefront of the dance floor. Founded in 1995 and since the label's first release with house music icon Roger Sanchez, Ultra has been home to some of the most legendary names in electronic music including, MK, Benny Benassi, Armin van Buuren, Steve Aoki, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Black Coffee, deadmau5, Carnage, Deorro, Kygo, Tiesto, Kaskade, Louis the Child, SOFI TUKKER, Anabel Englund and many more. 

As a Coordinator, Sync for Ultra Records, you'll work at the intersection of music and stories. We place the world's most iconic music into every type of visual media imaginable. In this role, you will provide administrative support to the Ultra Records sync department. You will be the foundation that empowers our team to place Ultra's recordings into all types of content. If you are passionate about everything that is happening in the media industry, and if your knowledge of music and hunger to learn about the music business is what gets you out of bed in the morning, we need you, your love of details, and your expert organizational skills to help us succeed.

What you'll do:
• Enter all relevant details for a high volume of music clearances into a database, and track the evolving details of each deal from beginning to end as quickly and efficiently as possible
• Maintain records of licensing activity, compile and organize assets across Disco and Box, create licensing reports, updating contact lists
• Assist in pitching efforts by assembling playlists, identifying label priorities, building presentations, editing highlight reels, and tracking pitches/projects
• Provide assets and information (like audio files, label copy, credits, and ownership details) both to external clients and internal colleagues, in a pro-active and anticipatory manor
• Coordinate confirmations, licensing, invoicing, crediting, asset delivery, etc.
• Research song info and approval process in PROs
• Create marketing tools such as email blasts and invitations
• Participate in department meetings with artists and managers to coordinate licensing strategy and brand partnershps
• Seek new opportunities in all entertainment fields for music licensing and for artist/label partnerships

Who you are:
• You have completed 2-3 internships or have 1-2 years experience in a coordinator role at a label, publisher, library, music supervision house, network, or studio.
• You want to be on the inside of where it all happens in music and media industries, and you have demonstrated the pursuit of that goal with hobbies, internships, or professional pursuits.
• In your network, no one knows more about music, and you love being the first to know about a new movie, video game, or TV series. You love going to see live music!
• You are a clear and effective communicator.
• You are a highly-organized person that pays close attention to the details and pro-actively takes initiative to assist the team.
• You are hungry to learn and grow. You are curious, ask questions, and get excited about new projects.

What we give you:
• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• 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
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess

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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

$45,000
- $50,000 USD

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqwbm1-18-221-109-241-42 in your application.