Licensing Relations Officer at Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN)

• Are you passionate about music, adept at building relationships, and skilled in negotiating agreements? Join our team as a Licensing Relations Officer and play a pivotal role in managing licensing partnerships and ensuring the lawful use of musical works and sound recordings across diverse platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Licensing Negotiation: Engage with broadcasters, digital platforms, venues, and businesses to negotiate licensing agreements that align with organizational policies.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and finalize licensing agreements with a focus on clarity and compliance.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with licensees, acting as a trusted advisor to address inquiries and resolve conflicts.
• Revenue Growth: Identify opportunities to maximize licensing revenue and ensure fair royalties for rights holders.
• Compliance Oversight: Monitor adherence to licensing agreements, track usage data, and enforce copyright protections.
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare detailed reports on licensing activities, revenue performance, and market trends.
• Collaboration: Work closely with departments such as Legal, Membership Relations, and Royalty Distribution to ensure coordinated licensing efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Music Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in licensing, sales, marketing, business development, or rights management is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Competent using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and identify trends.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of thriving in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel and work across various locations as needed.
• Passion for music and the creative industries is a plus.