Music Publishing Assistant, BBC

Music Publishing Assistant, BBC

Sunday, 9 November 2014, 11.55pm

Job Introduction

An opportunity has arisen to join the Music and Radio department here at BBC Worldwide. We are currently looking to hire a Music Publishing Assistant who will be responsible for acquiring music publishing rights in commissioned music for the commercial benefit of BBC content and BBC Worldwide Ltd.

BBC Worldwide Limited is a fully integrated media company whose shares are wholly owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The company exists to maximise the value of the BBC’s assets for the benefit of the licence fee payer and invest in public service programming in return for rights.

Role Responsibility

In this role, the successful candidate will work closely with the Music Publishing Manager across all programme areas for in-house and independent productions. You’ll need to establish and maintain a comprehensive information base of all current and upcoming productions, whilst developing strong working relationships with production teams and television/film composers and endeavour to acquire music publishing rights in these areas whilst supporting the production with monetary investment.

As Music Publishing Assistant you will need to liaise with relevant BBC and independent production personnel regarding the commissioning of music, and advise on the choice of composer or music where required. You will provide and co-ordinate specific composer pitches for producer consideration whilst negotiating with composers with a view to acquiring music publishing rights and calculate investment towards production music budgets.

The Ideal Candidate

It is essential for the Music Publishing Assistant to have a keen interest in music across all genres and a strong understanding of music production. You’ll have the ability to demonstrate negotiation skills in a commercial environment preferably within the media or music industry. An understanding and knowledge of music copyright and the music publishing industry would also be of benefit.

Excellent communication and presentation skills will be needed in this role and you will need to possess the knowledge and strategic mind-set required to forge strong, cross-functional working relationships. You will also demonstrate an aptitude for pitching ideas to clients, composers and production teams – either in a face to face situation or via conference call or video phone.

http://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Music-Publishing-Assistant/9917

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Published by Journal of Music on 25 October 2014

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