Manager, Artist Agreements – Clearances

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Draft, negotiate, execute, and oversee artist agreements and releases across Recording Academy and its affiliated productions.

• Keep organized records of agreements, granted rights, restrictions, and obligations.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure content usage plans and artist negotiations are accurately reflected in contractual terms.

• Obtain synchronization rights and related clearances for music and content utilization.

• Liaise with record labels, publishers, PROs, and other rights holders to secure licenses.

• Monitor and manage rights categorized by territory, media, term, and usage.

• Supervise the license lifecycle, which includes payments, amendments, extensions, expirations, and archiving.

• Address and resolve clearance issues within tight production timelines.

• Assist in obtaining clearances for artwork, likeness, podcast, and other media usage.

• Act as the primary contact for artist-related contractual and clearance inquiries.

• Enhance workflows and systems for outreach, negotiations, contract execution, rights tracking, documentation, and reporting.

• Ensure that content is cleared before distribution; identify risks and stay updated on music rights, licensing practices, and industry standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required.

• Over 5 years of experience in music business affairs, content clearance, and music publishing.

• Paralegal experience and/or the capability to draft and review content licensing agreements and negotiate terms.

• Understanding of how minor negotiations can influence broader relationships.

• Established connections with record labels, music publishers, and artist management.

• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is preferred.

• Outstanding organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and thorough follow-through.

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced production environment with tight deadlines.

• Ability to manage multiple projects proactively and independently while offering support across the company.

• Capability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods, and to work at a computer for long durations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401k matching program.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Comprehensive benefits package for positions working 20 or more hours per week.