Professional Licensing Associate Position Available In New York, New York

PROFESSIONAL LICENSING ASSOCIATE

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ADMINISTRATIVE

Music Theatre International
New York, NY
US
JOB DETAILS
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About MTI
Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 byposer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form.
MTI works directly with theposers, lyricists, and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials, and dynamic theatrical resources to over 70,000 professional,munity and school theatres in the US and in over 60 countries worldwide.
Join our team as a Professional Licensing Associate
The Professional Licensing Associate, based in the New York office, is responsible for managing amateur licensing in key foreign territories overseen by Music Theatre International, including Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and U.S. territories (Amateur licensing in Europe and Australasia is handled separately by MTI Europe and MTI Austalasia respectively). The accounts primarily consist of international schools,munity theatres, and similar amateuranizations. Working closely with the Vice President of Professional Licensing and Vice President of MTI Asia, this role also supports maintenance of thepany’s internal foreign-language translation database and contributes to departmental reporting and special projects.

Key Responsibilities Include:

International Amateur Licensing
Negotiating royalties and rental agreements directly with international amateuranizations in territories not covered by our subagents, working closely with the Vice President of Professional Licensing and the Vice President of MTI Asia.
Preparing and issuing contracts for amateur and small professional productions.
Entering and tracking royalty data for licensed productions, with support from the Licensing Coordinator.
Working, as needed, with our Legal department to pursue unlicensed productions and resolve violations of licensing agreements.
Assisting with invoicing for international professional licenses.
Database & ing Support
ing maintain and update our internal foreign-language translation database in coordination with the Vice President of Professional Licensing and the Vice President of MTI Asia, including assisting with the evaluation of some foreign-language translations directly.
Support the preparation of departmental data reports, including quarterly reports for key authors and rightsholders, as well as other miscellaneous reports as needed.
Interdepartmental Collaboration & Special Projects
Collaborating with Marketing and other departments on professional licensing initiatives, including new title rollouts and promotional efforts for MTI’s catalogue.
Participate in broader department projects and initiatives as assigned.
Participate in the internal process of evaluating new musicals for licensing potential.
Occasionally representing Music Theatre International at professional conferences and events.
Assisting with additional administrative tasks as needed.
What we’re looking for
Ideal candidates will have:
Strong interpersonal andmunication skills
Reliable follow-through and task management abilities, including ability to work within deadlines
Thorough understanding of musical theatre and the licensing business
Excellentanizational and record-keeping skills
Basic accounting knowledge
Detail-oriented and highlyanized
Customer service-focused with a collaborative mindset
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Willingness to learn about new markets and aspects of the industry
Proficiency in a second language is a plus for this position

What We Offer:

Health insurance, including dental and vision coverage
401(k) with employer contributions
Paid holidays and vacation days
Commuter benefits
Occasional tickets to professional theatrical productions and industry events

Salary Range:

$52,000-$60,000
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Music Theatre International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor. We wee and encourage applications from individuals frommunities historically underrepresented in the theatre industry.
How to To , please send your resume and a cover letter to employmentmtishows . We look forward to hearing from you!
Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. We appreciate your understanding.
SALARY
$52,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

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