Music Licensing Manager

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Negotiate and manage the use of music in film, TV, advertising, games, and digital platforms

$50,000 – $110,00065% Remote3 careerDetailPage.levels

Licensing Coordinator → Licensing Manager → VP of Music Licensing

$110k

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Music Licensing Managers handle the business of music rights — negotiating sync licenses for TV/film/ads, managing catalogs, tracking royalties, and ensuring proper clearances. They sit at the intersection of music, entertainment, law, and business. In 2026, the role navigates AI-generated music rights, streaming platform licensing, social media sync deals, and increasingly complex global rights management. Industry Demand: growing — music licensing revenue grows with streaming, gaming, and social media

💰 Salary Range

Entry

$50K

Senior

$110K

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