Description

**A day in the life of **
As Sync Agent, Globe USA (Film and TV), you’ll lead our sync strategy and business development efforts in the United States. Based in Los Angeles, your focus will be to secure placements for Universal Music Group’s UK artists and catalogue across film, TV, advertising and digital media.
You’ll act as a trusted connector and creative partner, working closely with music supervisors, studios, agencies and brand teams, while maintaining close alignment with UK-based A&R and label teams. This is a high-impact role that blends commercial thinking with creative intuition, and one that will play a pivotal role in expanding our global footprint.
On Any Given Day You Could Be
Pitching music across frontline and catalogue to sync contacts in film, TV and branded content
Meeting with music supervisors and production teams to understand upcoming opportunities
Collaborating with UK A&R to create bespoke music responses for client briefs
Negotiating sync deals, overseeing rights clearance, licensing and financial administration
Attending industry events, showcases and meetings to promote artists and repertoire
Monitoring trends in entertainment, tech and digital platforms to identify new opportunities
Reporting on sync performance and catalogue activity to UK stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
Drive Globe USA’s sync strategy, with a focus on securing US-based placements for UK repertoire
Build and nurture relationships with film/TV studios, music supervisors, brands and agencies
Pitch music across frontline, catalogue and bespoke compositions
Collaborate with UK labels and A&R to deliver compelling musical responses to briefs
Negotiate, close and execute sync deals from initial approach through licensing and billing
Identify trends and new placement opportunities across entertainment, advertising and digital
Represent Universal Music UK at events, panels, showcases and client meetings
Track and report on sync activity, market insights and performance impact

Requirements

Your impact in role
You will help position UK artists and releases in the most culturally and commercially powerful sync opportunities the US market has to offer. Your success will directly contribute to the growth of sync revenue and audience reach for Universal Music UK, ensuring that British music continues to thrive on the global stage.
You will bring Globe USA to life, establishing us as a go-to sync partner in one of the world’s most dynamic creative industries.
This role is ideal for you if
You’re a natural relationship builder with a deep network in sync and music supervision
You’re entrepreneurial, creative and commercially minded
You’re passionate about music, film, television and cultural storytelling
You want to be part of something new and meaningful from the ground up
You thrive in fast-paced environments and love taking ideas from pitch to placement
**Our ideal candidate **
8+ years of experience in sync, music licensing or music supervision
A strong network of US-based music supervision and media contacts
A proven record of pitching and securing sync placements
Deep understanding of licensing, copyright and rights clearance
Excellent negotiation and deal-closing skills
Highly organised and capable of managing multiple campaigns at once
Confident using tools such as DISCO, Salesforce and music analytics platforms
Based in Los Angeles with the flexibility to travel when required
Passion for British music and its global potential is a strong plus

Benefits & Perks

Why join Globe
Be part of a pioneering new sync expansion in the USA
Play a central role in breaking UK artists globally
Represent one of the most exciting catalogues in music, from emerging icons to legendary acts
Work within a collaborative, inclusive and values-driven creative team
Help shape the future of sync in one of the world’s most important media markets
Make a lasting impact on artists, on culture, and on the business
Reward And Benefits
Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.
Perks Playlist
Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

How to apply

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Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.

Job Details

Posted on Sep 8

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Full time

Senior

$68K - $126K