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Music Contract Specialist, Original Content - Legal & Studio Affairs

At Apple - Culver City

Posted on Oct 19

Music Contract Specialist, Original Content - Legal & Studio Affairs

Culver City, CA$160,500 – $241,900Posted 22 days ago

Apple's Original Content Legal group seeks an exceptional individual to provide music licensing negotiation and contract support for Apple's original content music legal team, which supports Apple's original video content efforts worldwide.

Description

The Original Content Legal team is responsible for the full range of legal work for the acquisition, production, and distribution of Apple's original video content. In this role, you will work with our legal, finance, production, and creative teams to support the production and music legal and business needs of Apple's original content development and production activities. We're looking for someone to apply strategic thinking, who's able to understand the business and see the "big picture".

The successful candidate will be a diligent and dedicated negotiator and drafter and an energetic team member on the ground, who can draft, negotiate, and manage contracts in support of our attorneys.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with a variety of music related matters including composer, music supervisor, songwriter, co-publisher, artist, talent, producer and record label deals, synchronization and master use licensing, new media distribution, non-scripted content and other emerging technologies.

Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills and strong sense of professionalism

Ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams

Sound judgment and the ability to handle multiple projects at a time

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years experience in interpreting, drafting, negotiating and managing music, new media, television and film contracts, including synchronization licenses for television and film and trailers or other marketing/promotional spots

Extensive experience in contract management, ideally at a major studio or streaming service across different types of programming

Deep understanding of contract terms for music licensing, music talent and music production agreements

Ability to evaluate various deal structures and proactively anticipate production and post-production timelines

Extensive knowledge of the music business and experience across different production contracts and deals

Established, strong relationships within the music and entertainment industries

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $160,500 and $241,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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