Music Theatre International
NEW YORK, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Licensing Compliance Associate

Company: Music Theatre International

Location: 423 West 55th Street, Second Floor

New York, NY 10019

Compensation: $50,000 to $70,000 however, the compensation offered may vary depending upon relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

Type: Full-Time Employee

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 by composer 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 the book writers, composers, and lyricists of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials, and dynamic theatrical resources to over 70,000 licensed professional, community, and school theatres in the United States of America and in over 60 countries worldwide.

Job Summary: The Licensing Compliance Associate, a newly created role, will work collaboratively with MTI’s Amateur Licensing, Professional Licensing, and Business and Legal Affairs departments. The Licensing Compliance Associate will actively identify and address unlicensed productions of MTI’s shows and will conduct investigations to ensure that licensed customers comply with the terms of their agreements while protecting the intellectual property of MTI and the musicals that MTI represents. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and proactive, with a strong interest in musical theatre and intellectual property.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Identifying, researching, and taking appropriate action in connection with the unauthorized distribution of licensed materials and the production of unlicensed MTI musicals shows.

2. Preparing cease and desist letters matters (under the supervision of MTI’s Legal Dept.) copyright takedown notices, reports, and other documents related to licensing compliance and enforcement.

3. Communicating with MTI’s licensed producers to ensure compliance with the terms of MTI’s licenses., including adherence to payment terms and intellectual property usage requirements.

4. Collaborating with other MTI departments to develop, implement, and maintain policies, and procedures related to licensing compliance and enforcement matters.

5. Maintaining and analyzing accurate records of licensing compliance and enforcement activities.

Job Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

2. Authorized to work in the United States of America;

3. 2-3 years of relevant intellectual property and/or enforcement experience;

4. Strong research and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail;

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team;

7. Familiarity with intellectual property law and licensing agreements;

8. Proficiency in both written and spoken Spanish a plus

9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant programs.

How to Apply: Please send your résumé, transcript, and a cover letter (including a version in Spanish, if applicable) outlining your interest in the position and relevant qualifications to [email protected]. Please include Licensing Compliance Associate Application in the subject line. Application Deadline: November 30, 2024 at 8 p.m. EST.

Diversity/EEO Statement: 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, and/or any other non-merit factor. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from communities historically underrepresented in the theatre industry.

SALARY

$50,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

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