Licensing & Publishing Business Development Manager
We’re looking for an experienced and commercially driven music licensing professional to join our Licensing team and lead business development across music licensing and publishing partnerships. This role will identify, negotiate, and execute strategic deals that expand the reach and monetization of our catalog across digital platforms, educational products, media, and emerging technologies. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of music publishing, digital services, and business development, helping shape the future of licensing across our global platforms.
We are actively integrating AI and automation into all areas of the business and expect candidates with mindset focused on improving efficiency and deliver a better user experience.
Key responsibilities
Required experience
- 5+ years experience in music licensing, publishing, or business development
- Strong understanding of music rights
- Proven track record of negotiating and closing commercial deals
- Analytical mindset with experience in financial modeling
- Established relationships with music publishers and performance rights organizations
- Strong understanding of music licensing principles and practices
- Up-to-date, in-depth knowledge of the music industry and digital rights landscape
- Experience in music tech, edtech, print music publishing, or subscription platforms a plus
- Proven ability to work independently and proactively drive projects forward
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Benefits
Muse Group empowers music makers
We create the worldʼs most popular apps for playing, recording and composing music. Through our innovative learning tools, expansive music catalogs and free open-source software, we make it easier for millions — from beginners to experienced musicians — to be creative every day. Our talented team of music lovers collaborates all over the globe, from Limassol to Seoul and Boston to Berlin.
We’re an ambitious company with the drive and culture of a startup — with many more exciting Muse Group developments to come. Hal Leonard, which joined Muse Group in 2023, is the world leader in sheet music publishing and music education. The company has a storied history of providing music learners with the very best methods and arrangements of popular music for over 70 years. Hal Leonard is also a major distributor of popular brands of instruments, gear, and software to the music trade worldwide.
