Creative & Business Development Manager - Sync

We are Universal Music Australia (UMA), part of the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audio-visual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

We are currently on the lookout for an experienced
Creative & Business Development Manager
to join our USYNC team. Reporting to the General Manager of Sync and Licensing, this role is responsible for developing and strengthening relationships with both new partners and existing clients across local and international markets. Acting as a conduit between frontline labels and the sync team, this position will proactively facilitate pitches, new business meetings and align with label priorities to effectively implement a global sync strategy. If you have an aptitude for sales and are obsessed with music, apply now

The Role
Creative

• Creatively pitch both domestic and international repertoire to Australian and International client base.
• Respond to incoming briefs and proactively service clients with new repertoire and catalogue priorities.
• Coordinate regular listening sessions with key partners.
• Responsible for curation of playlists and tagging of both local and international catalogue in client facing DISCO libraries.
• Sync A&R – liaise with local A&R teams on bespoke opportunities for both incoming briefs and proactive sync A&R activity.
• Liaise with internal artist development teams on artist strategy and sync opportunities.
• Provide quarterly pitch reports.
• Investigate promo and marketing opportunities.

Business Development

• Develop and build on existing relationships with clients such as media agencies, music supervisors, TV and Film production companies, TV Networks, Digital (streaming platforms) and Gaming Companies.
• Manage local and international CRM.
• Research and identify new potential sync clients and market opportunities.
• Develop proposals and present to prospective clients.
• Set up new business meetings.
• Provide a thorough and detailed report of new leads, proactive pitches and local and international market research.
• Coordinate gig invites for clients and attend when necessary.
• Manage monthly e-marketing and communications targeting new and existing partners on Local Client Mailers, International Mailers and Internal Mailers.

About You

• A strong networker with superior customer service skills.
• Possess a unique ear for music and talent for curating playlists for visual content.
• Strong technical skills in CRM (Salesforce) and clearance processes.
• General knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Keynote.
• 3+ years in synchronisation, licensing or in a similar role in the music/entertainment industry.
• Strong attention to detail – consistently delivers on briefs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Excellent presenting skills.
• Highly organised with superior creative administration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Industry knowledge essential.
• Must be obsessed with music
• Secondary education qualification required (e.g. HSC).
• Tertiary qualification preferred by not essential.

About Us

• Career opportunities – unique and rare opportunity to elevate your career in a supportive, motivated and ambitious team
• The opportunity to join the WORLDS leading music company
• All the perks of working within the music industry (did someone say live music?)
• X 2 'U-Days' per calendar year to spend however you like
• Strengths based learning and development opportunities
• Much more….

Diversity & Inclusion
At Universal Music we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity as an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disabilities, or socio-economic background. We also encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including First Nations people. We are committed to ensuring our processes are accessible and inclusive for anyone who would like to explore an opportunity with Universal Music Australia. If you require adjustments to your working arrangements or the recruitment process, please just let us know when applying It is through our diversity and inclusivity that we bring together different perspectives, enhancing our creative and evolving workplace. Music is Universal.
Disclaimer
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.
Job Category
Synch & Licensing