Music Licensing Specialist (F/M/NB) - Jobs in Montréal, QC

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Company DescriptionCreating the unknown since 1997. At Ubisoft Montreal, we’re united by a common goal: to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. We develop iconic franchises that engage millions around the world, like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Rainbow Six, Watch Dogs – and, well, we can’t disclose all our secrets just yet.Our biggest strength is – and always will be – our people: the immensely talented team members surrounding, supporting, and producing the high-quality games that have made our studio what it is today.When you join Ubi MTL, you’ll discover a workplace that sparks inspiration and connection: an environment with a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We offer a collaborative space that provides career advancement, a host of learning opportunities, and meaningful benefits centred on well-being.Here, our shared desire to dream big, take risks, and constantly improve contributes to the innovation and boundary-pushing that ultimately leads to our collective success.Job DescriptionAt Ubisofts International Headquarters, you will join the Ubisoft Music team which, from Montreal, Paris & Shanghai, brings together the companys music supervision, music licensing, publishing and artistic partnerships activities. More specifically, you will join the Music Licensing team, whose mission is to integrate the best songs and music tracks into the heart of Ubisoft experiences!With the Music Licensing Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating the acquisition of music licenses and ensure the smooth running of a wide variety of projects to meet the musical needs of Ubisofts teams.In this position, your main missions are:

• You work closely with the game production and marketing teams to help them establish their music licensing needs and budgets;
• You identify the rights holders of the musical works and negotiate the licenses according to the various constraints of budget, time, etc. ;
• You ensure the management of the projects: music pitches, tracking of various approvals, negotiate business terms, recovery of assets related to the license (audio files, lyrics, credits), processing and follow-up of the contracts and payments with the stakeholders;
• You develop trustworthy relationships with our internal (legal, marketing, production teams) and external (labels, publishers) partners and do not hesitate to suggest new ones;
• Finally, you are on the lookout for new digital business models and propose innovative solutions!

QualificationsTo be successful in this position, you have significant experience in a similar position in the music industry (record label, music publisher, distribution, rights management), the video game industry or a similar industry (television, cinema, etc.), in an international environment.If you want to join us to take up this challenge and you recognize yourself in the following statements, then dont hesitate!

• You have a very good knowledge and understanding of music copyright for both recording and publishing industries.
• Thanks to your strong interpersonal and communication skills, you are able to interact well with all levels of business partners.
• You have strong project management skills: ability to juggle simultaneous projects, provide structure and organization, and stimulate input from others.
• You dont see problems, only solutions, and show resilience foolproof.
• Fluency in English is a must, both written and verbal. Fluency in French is a plus.
• Finally, if you are interested in the video games industry and production, this is a bonus!

Additional InformationJust a heads up: If you require a work permit, your eligibility may depend on your education and years of relevant work experience, as required by the government.Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, thats why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.Quick Apply

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