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Description

Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that connects fans, artists, and creators through music, podcasts, and culture. Amazon Music brings fans closer to what they love, with curated and personalized playlists, artist livestreams, artist merch, and Amazon Exclusive podcasts. Prime members get access to over 100 million songs in shuffle mode, All-Access playlists, plus the largest catalog of top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership. Customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for full, on-demand access to 100 million songs in HD and a growing catalog of Ultra HD and Spatial audio. Anyone can listen to Amazon Music by downloading the free Amazon Music app, or wherever they listen to music including Alexa-enabled devices. Learn more at https://www.amazon.com/music.

We’re looking for a Business Affairs Specialist to join our Record Label Licensing Team. This role will engage with independent record labels in securing new rights, support the Record Label Licensing team in licensing partner management and operationalize content license agreements. The Business Affairs Specialist will also liaise with internal teams to optimize business processes and operational workflows, establish structure, and lead projects that drive efficiency. This individual will have passion for music, an entrepreneurial spirit, and experience in the music industry working with record labels.

Key job responsibilities

- Present and execute new licensing terms and Amazon Music strategies with record labels

- Perform regular business reviews with record labels

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and independent record labels

- Perform analysis to quantify the impact of royalty models, and other terms that are negotiated with record labels

- Operationalize contractual terms and conditions relating to content licensing agreements

- Monitor the competitive landscape to help inform Amazon Music’s strategic priorities

- Perform content strategy analysis to ensure our customers have the broadest selection of content available, regardless of territory

- Partner with internal Finance, Content Operations, Catalog, Legal and Royalties & Reporting teams to help continuously improve collaboration and internal tools/processes

Basic Qualifications

- 4+ years of studio, production company or television network experience

- 4+ years of entertainment industry deal negotiation experience

- Experience with complex commercial/legal concepts and drafting, ability to quickly read and interpret legal terminology and reasoning

- Experience in negotiating complex agreements with an understanding of legal terminology and reasoning

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working for content distributor, digital content service, or legal firm (legal training/ PQE desirable)

- Experience structuring and negotiating terms for commercial content content deals e.g. production commissions, existing content licences, talent, multi-title/output

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $86,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $184,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.