Music Catalog Manager, Amazon MGM Studios Music

Amazon is hiring a Music Catalog Manager, Amazon MGM Studios Music in Culver City, United States. It pays $80k-$141k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions music licensing, rights management and catalog administration among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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Oversee and manage the Amazon MGM Studios music catalog, handling rights negotiations, sync licensing, and asset organization.

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Amazon MGM Studios is seeking an experienced Music Catalog Manager to oversee and manage the Amazon MGM Studios Music Catalog. This position requires a detail-oriented music professional who deeply understands music rights, sync licensing, catalog administration, and the intersection of creative and legal considerations in film and TV music. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, highly organized, and able to build sustainable systems while managing complex music rights negotiations.

Key job responsibilities
• Catalog Organization, Data & Asset Management:
• Organize and catalog the extensive Amazon MGM music library, establishing comprehensive systems from the ground up
• Maintain accurate and detailed metadata for all compositions, recordings, and associated rights
• Track rights ownership, licensing terms, usage restrictions, and expiration dates across the entire catalog
• Develop and implement scalable cataloging standards and best practices
• Manage relationship with Publishing Administrators of the catalog

A day in the life
Clearance & Licensing Expertise:
• Clear music rights for synchronization licensing across film, television, streaming, and commercial applications
• Identify and verify all rights holders including publishers, record labels, composers, and performers
• Negotiate licensing terms, fees, and usage parameters with rights holders
• Secure synchronization licenses, sound recording (master) use licenses, and other necessary clearances
• Track requests and route through appropriate approval channels and accounting channels
Process Development & Systems:
• Create scalable workflows for catalog tracking, rights management, and clearance requests
• Implement tools and databases for metadata management, rights tracking, and reporting
• Establish documentation standards and knowledge management systems
• Drive continuous improvement in catalog operations and stakeholder experience

Basic qualifications

- 4+ years of entertainment industry deal negotiation experience
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- 4+ years of experience in music catalog management, music rights administration, and/or music licensing
- Deep understanding of sync licensing, music rights, and entertainment industry rights structures
- Proven experience in film/TV music or music catalog management
- Familiarity with music metadata standards, catalog management systems, and rights tracking tools
- Bachelor's degree in music business, or related field

Preferred qualifications

- Experience with legacy catalog management or music library organization
- Knowledge of film & TV music production workflows and post-production processes
- Familiarity with tools and platforms for data management, hosting, distributing, and licensing content, such as Airtable, etc.
- Understanding of international rights management and territorial licensing
- Experience with music supervision or creative music licensing

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Culver City - 80,300.00 - 140,500.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Music Catalog Manager, Amazon MGM Studios Music at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
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●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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Key facts

Music Catalog Manager, Amazon MGM Studios Music is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $80k-$141k a year.
The role is based in US, CA, Culver City.
The job was posted on September 10, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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