Anthem Entertainment – VP, Sync & Licensing (US)

Located in Los Angeles, the Vice President, Sync & Licensing generates revenue by securing the placement of Anthem Entertainment songs in film, television, advertising, videogames and other media markets.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Build and lead a team that generates revenue by successfully placing Anthem Entertainment songs, songwriters and composers in film, television, advertising, videogames and other media projects
  • Identify sync and licensing opportunities across all Anthem Entertainment business units, including the Anthem Production Music Group
  • Establish, maintain, and grow effective relationships with key industry creative contacts, such as music supervisors, licensing staff, studio music executives, agents, advertising agency executives, directors, picture and music editors, and talent
  • Create demand evenly across all catalogs by strategizing and implementing long term campaigns
  • Anticipate and understand the music requirements of productions ahead of the competition
  • Provide creative direction to Anthem songwriters and artists to maximize their sync opportunities
  • Collaborate with other creative team members and offices to identify and maximize opportunities for Anthem songs and songwriters across genres, media and borders
  • Effectively utilize Anthem’s technology for efficient pitching and tracking • Partner with Anthem team to organize, manage and host special promotional and sponsorship events
  • Maintain and organize prospects, pitch and results lists and reports • Other duties on occasion as required by needs of the business
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
  • Sales and results-oriented
  • Proven success promoting songs for syncs and creating value
  • Strong relationships with music decision makers and key influencers in U.S. film, television and media
  • Ability to identify commercially viable music and to match the right songs with the right production
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills to effectively and efficiently balance numerous and diverse tasks
  • Knowledge of all musical genres and styles; well versed in popular music history and culture
  • Understanding of current sync market dynamics
  • Proven ability to research, qualify and effectively service leads, prospects and clients.
  • High degree of computer literacy with MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, iTunes, social networking, internet research
  • Creative thinker
  • Minimum three years’ experience as a creative music publishing executive or entrepreneur
  • College or university education in field an asset
  • Keen desire to learn everyday
  • Demonstrates a passion for music
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and perform under pressure
Behavioral Identifiers:
  • Results driven
  • Detail oriented
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Positive and determined
  • Confidentiality
  • Works with a sense of urgency
  • Inquisitive
  • Valued Team Player
  • Problem-solver

This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits program

The successful candidate will need to agree to a complete background check

Please send your resume to careers@anthementertainment.com

We thank all respondents for their interest and will contact only those whose skills and backgrounds closely meet the criteria

No placement agency outreach please anthementertainment.com

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