Sync & Licensing Assistant

A little bit about us:

APG is an independent new-model label and music publisher. Led by veteran music executive Mike Caren, APG is a well-funded label / publisher with the agility of an indie and the muscle of a major.

The company is fast paced, creative, and very close to the artists and writers. It’s a place for fast-moving but thoughtful and hardworking up-and-comers, determined to make a significant mark on the industry.

APG is looking for a detail oriented individual who is sales-focused and excited to learn, grow, and support the APG Sync team.

  • TITLE: Sync & Licensing Assistant

  • REPORTS TO: VP, Sync

  • LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA

What kind of person are you?

  • Passion for music

  • Analytical and data driven 

  • Great at time management

  • Calm under pressure

Key Responsibilities 

Sync Administration:

  • Aid the team and department head with daily administrative tasks; serve as the central point of contact for the Sync team facilitating communication and coordination across all internal departments

  • Help track and manage licensing requests, daily communication with publishing administration on approvals and negotiations, and send out sync alerts when licenses are confirmed

  • Revenue income tracking with finance department on outstanding invoices, payments and collections on sync uses, serve as day-to-day sync liaison with finance department

  • Maintain and update team documents and databases, DISCO and Box Accounts

  • Facilitate audio ingestion and deliveries, collection of metadata, assets and splits

  • Manage creative project tracking databases and ongoing research of new projects and respective personnel

  • Oversee sync interns, prioritization and execution of tasks, training, and quarterly vetting of new prospective interns

    Sync Creative:

  • Overflow support on team creative briefs

  • Creation of monthly playlists for creative blasts and general client outreach

  • Organize and attend team and artist meetings; assist with monthly reports, targets, and brainstorms on sync pitching initiatives

  • External community representation and support at events/shows; assist with coordinating sync-specific events and tickets for internal and external clients

  • Assist in development of strategic plans for artist placements in various media

  • Build relationships with studio coordinators and music supervisors

Beneficial Experience

  • 1 – 2 years of relevant work or internship experience

  • Experience with DISCO

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

Compensation Range

  • $19 - $21 / hour

  • The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualification of the individual applicant, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, and certifications or other professional licenses held. All candidates are encouraged to apply.  

Why join us?

We are at the heart of the music business and launch more successful music careers, for artists & executives alike, than most of the industry. We have a fast-paced, exciting, and creative environment that is oriented for growth and career development.

APG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.