Director, Sync Licensing Administration

Kobalt Music

. Lead the UK Sync Licensing Administration function and collaborate with US counterparts on global standards .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in music publishing sync licensing administration, with a strong focus on improving operational processes and leveraging technology for workflow automation. Proficient in analyzing large datasets and building dashboards to inform decision-making and enhance licensing activities.

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Music Publishing Sync Licensing AdministrationSQL QueryingTableau Dashboard DevelopmentOperational Process ImprovementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Publishing Sync AgreementsLicensing PracticesContractual Matters ManagementOperational KPI DefinitionData Analysis

Soft Skills

Commercial JudgementCuriosity About AIConfidence in Technology Experimentation

Tools & Technologies

AWS AthenaWorkflow Automation ToolsAI Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Eligibility to Work in the United KingdomDBS Check

Industry Keywords

Sync LicensingCopyrightCreative PartnershipsBusiness AffairsLegal Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the UK Sync Licensing Administration function and collaborate with US counterparts on global standards
Oversee end-to-end administration of publishing sync agreements
Ensure licensing activity is accurate, commercially responsive, and appropriately governed
Provide expertise and escalation support on complex licensing and contractual matters
Collaborate with Business Affairs and Legal on negotiation principles, contractual approaches, and commercial risk
Identify bottlenecks, repetitive tasks, and workflow simplification opportunities
Design and implement more efficient workflows
Explore and implement automation, AI, and agentic solutions
Query and investigate operational data using SQL and AWS Athena
Build and interpret Tableau dashboards and reporting
Define operational KPIs and analyze licensing volumes, turnaround times, exceptions, risk, and improvement opportunities
Experiment with technology and AI tooling to solve operational problems
Translate operational challenges into requirements for Product, Technology, and Data teams
Build partnerships across Creative, Sync, Copyright, Royalties, Legal, Finance, and Technology
Contribute to Kobalt’s global licensing administration operating model

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience within music publishing sync licensing administration
Deep understanding of publishing sync agreements, copyright, and licensing practices
Experience managing complex licensing and contractual matters
Strong commercial judgement
Track record of improving operational processes
Strong analytical capability and confidence working with large datasets
Experience using SQL or similar querying tools
Experience building, using, or interpreting dashboards and reporting, ideally Tableau
Understanding of workflow automation
Curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, including AI and agentic solutions
Confidence experimenting with technology and developing solutions independently
Strong stakeholder management skills across Creative, Legal, Business Affairs, Data, Product, and Technology
Strong judgement balancing commercial opportunity, operational efficiency, and contractual risk
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom
A full DBS check will be conducted on acceptance of the offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working: 3 days in your local office
Full-time permanent employment
Feedback at each interview stage
Equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace
Adjustments available during the hiring process