Sr. Specialist, Music Rights Job at NBCUniversal in New York

Base Pay Range

$75,000 - $85,000 per year.

Application for the Sr. Specialist, Music Rights role at NBCUniversal.

Role Purpose

The Sr. Specialist, Music Rights provides comprehensive music-related services and guidance on a specialized internal team. This position does not include any music creative or music supervision responsibilities, such as consulting on music placement in productions.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with production and related contacts (e.g., producers, writers, legal affairs, digital) on all music matters, including drafting, negotiating, reviewing and tracking music licenses and other music agreements as needed.
• Ensure all music used in production is consistent with studio practices and guidelines for usage.
• Research music for all details pertinent to clearance and tracking, including publishers, record labels, PROs and types of usage.
• Process music license requests by providing clearance strategies and handling approvals, risk analyses, clearances, negotiations, pick‑ups, licenses and payments.
• Liaise with the Music Library, IT teams, and other areas to support clients (often on a tight timeline).
• Oversee music cue sheets by researching and inputting data, checking for accuracy, organizing and maintaining information, and remaining prepared to provide details for internal and external requests.
• Process payments by setting up vendors in the system and interacting with the AP team.
• Organize and maintain tracking grids, cost charts and databases for production music usage and licensing.
• Communicate and maintain strong relationships with clients, publishers, labels, music libraries, and other related vendors.
• Assist with various projects and tasks within production/MBLA department as they arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• At least 2+ years’ experience in music clearance for TV production or related area.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong client‑support orientation.
• Experience working with dynamic, live productions.
• Relationships with record labels, publishing companies, agents and managers.
• Knowledge of the current market rate for artists and publishing catalogs.
• Passion for all things music; diversified knowledge of contemporary and classic music catalogs and their applicable publishers and record labels.
• Knowledge of production music libraries.
• Experience working in a high‑paced and pressure‑filled environment.
• Ability to work well on projects independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize work, deal with different clients simultaneously or adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage others.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to use, adapt and evolve with emerging technologies within the industry and NBCUniversal.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work in New York, NY; some travel may be required.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours due to show tapings onsite and often after 6 pm/EST, plus ability to work on holidays as needed.

Work Arrangement

This position is designated as hybrid, requiring contribution from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will need to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in‑office requirements at any time.

Benefits

This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal on the Careers website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NBCUniversal provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.