sonymusicentertainment
Coordinator, Sample Licensing
At a Glance
- Location
- United States, New York
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Posted
- 2026-06-15T11:55:43-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Benefits & Perks
t An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, visi
Requirements
Basic understanding of music licensing, copyright law, and clearance processes.
Responsibilities
Assist in the request, negotiation and administration of sample licensing requests on behalf of SME labels.
Assist in tracking upcoming releases related to samples and other third-party materials.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather the necessary information related to sample clearances.
Maintain and update databases, ensuring all information is current and accurate.
Support the preparation and distribution of clearance status reports to relevant teams, including royalties and Sony Music’s document retention system.
Provide administrative support in coordinating internal and external approvals related to sample clearances.
About the Company
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.
The Coordinator, Sample Licensing role will provide essential support in managing the day-to-day licensing matters for SME. This role involves assisting in the request, negotiation, drafting, and administration of sample licensing agreements on behalf of SME’s US labels (Arista, Columbia, Epic, RCA). The coordinator will also support the review and administration of requests by 3
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parties sampling SME’s catalog.