Licensing & Publishing Business Development Manager

Europe, Remote

Licensing

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

Identify and pursue new licensing opportunities across digital platforms, apps, education providers, and media companies

Build and manage relationships with key partners and drive ongoing performance

Evaluate inbound partnership proposals and prioritize based on strategic and financial impact

Build and maintain a strong pipeline for new licensing opportunities

Develop and implement standardized licensing frameworks for digital services

Draft, negotiate, and review music licenses with publishers, performance rights organizations

Collaborate cross-functionally with Copyright and Royalties teams to address inbound queries and ensure efficient rights clearances

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.

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