[Fmpro] change from the inside out?

[Les Hurdle]

Sounds like the composers' job except we don't get the benefits !

L

On Dec 5, 2006, at 10:59 AM, jbrave wrote:

> from Monster.com (url at bottom)
>
> Director, Business Affairs - Film Music
> Location: 	US-CA-Los Angeles 	Status: 	Full Time, Employee
> Job Category: 	Legal 	Career Level: 	Experienced (Non-Manager)
>
> Job Description
> CITY: Universal City
>
> STATE: California
>
> COUNTRY: USA
>
> Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
> Universal Pictures Film Music plays a critical role in the production
> and marketing of Universal's movies, overseeing every musical element
> of the studio's film properties. The department supervises all
> creative and business aspects of music production, working with top-
> tier composers (John Williams, Randy Newman) and recording artists
> (Eminem, Jack Johnson) to create the timeless, award-winning
> soundtracks to such films as Jaws, Brokeback Mountain, 8 Mile and
> Schindler's List.
>
> Job Purpose: The Director, Business Affairs in Film Music for
> Universal Pictures works with the Senior Vice President of Music
> Business Affairs and is responsible for negotiating, documenting and
> finalizing all music-related agreements and licenses for the studio's
> motion pictures.
>
> Job Responsibilities:
> # Negotiate and draft composer, songwriter, recording artist, music
> supervisor, and soundtrack album agreements and certificates of
> authorship and recording.
> # Review and approve and, when necessary, negotiating and drafting
> master use and synchronization licenses for exploitation of third
> party music.
> # Negotiate and draft licensing agreements for soundtrack album use.
> # Prepare royalty summaries for record companies' payment of
> royalties in connection with the studio's soundtrack album releases.
> # Counsel music staff, marketing department, distribution, home
> video, features business affairs and legal personnel on pertinent
> business and legal issues relating to music.
> # Applicant will work closely with the head of music business affairs
> for the studio in a fast-paced, demanding environment and will be
> responsible for music rights clearance in all forms for the motion
> picture group.
>
> Qualifications/Requirements:
> Basic Qualifications:
> # Minimum 3 years at an entertainment company or entertainment law
> firm with a business and legal background.
> # JD degree required
>
> Eligibility Requirements:
> # Interested candidates must submit a resume/EMS online in order to
> be considered.
> # Must be willing to submit to a drug test and background  
> investigation.
> # Must be willing to work at the location in Universal City.
> # Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
>
> Desired:
> # Active member of California Bar preferred
> # Strong and effective negotiating skills.
> # Excellent drafting ability.
> # Multi-tasker, able to handle multiple assignments at the same time.
> # Team player, willing to pitch-in wherever needed.
> # Organized and detail oriented.
> # Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to
> work well within a diverse and demanding group.
> # Able to take the initiative and exercise sound independent judgment.
> # Knowledge of music and film business terminology, procedures and
> practice.
>
> General:
> # Job#558387
>
> NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment
> companies. We develop, produce and market entertainment, news and
> information to a global market. NBC Universal owns and operates a
> valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier
> motion picture company, significant television production operations,
> a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.
>
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