Synchronization, Marketing & Licensing Manager/executive (malaysia, Singapore & Thailand) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job Description

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We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

We are currently looking for a Synchronization, Marketing & Licensing Manager/Executive (Malaysia, Singapore & Thailand). Based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

About the role
  • Actively pitch and market UMPG catalogue to the Film & TV producers, advertising agencies and gaming community to effectively procure and increase sync revenue.
  • Response, negotiate, provide quotes and obtain rights clearance from repertoire owners for synchronization requests for uses of UMPG catalogue in commercials, films, television, live-streaming concerts, new media, documentaries and short films etc.
  • Response, negotiate and provide quotes to general licensing applications for uses of UMPG catalogue in prints, covers, adaptations, samples and translations etc.
  • Interacting with clients serving their music and licensing needs, including creating a variety of music playlists and samplers to support client productions.
  • Generate quarterly reporting to communicate status of sync business including goals/projections, confirmed uses, outstanding payments and general sync highlights.
  • Manage all administrative duties related to licensing agreements.
  • Research and stay up to date with industry licensing trends, rates, models etc. Update team members as latest information becomes available.
  • Performed other job-related duties as assigned.


Desirable Traits:
  • Enjoy music, creative mindset, result-driven, team player and good communicator.
  • Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree/Diploma. Business or Music Specialization preferred.
  • At least 2-3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience with sync experience, music pitching and placement, established relationships and history with music supervisors, production companies and ad agencies etc.
  • Solid licensing background with an understanding of music/content licensing and experienced with contracts.
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritize workloads with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Must be a tenacious problem-solver, able to multitask and pay high attention to detail.
  • Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office applications.


Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is a leading global music publisher with 48 offices in 40 countries. Headquartered in Los Angeles, UMPG represents music across every genre from some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most important songwriters and catalogs. These include ABBA, Adele, Alabama Shakes, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Beach Boys, Beastie Boys, Bee Gees, Louis Bell, Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Jeff Bhasker, Justin Bieber, Benny Blanco, Nicholas Britell, Chris Brown, Tommy Brown, Mariah Carey, Brandi Carlile, Michael Chabon, Kenny Chesney, Desmond Child, Cirkut, The Clash, Coldplay, Luke Combs, Alexandre Desplat, Jason Derulo, Neil Diamond, Disclosure, Dua Lipa, Bob Dylan, Billie Eilish, Danny Elfman, Eminem, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Omer Fedi, Florence + the Machine, Future, Martin Garrix, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Al Green, Josh Groban, Kid Harpoon, Emile Haynie, Jimi Hendrix, Don Henley, H.E.R., Hit-Boy, Sam Hunt, Imagine Dragons, Carly Rae Jepsen, Tobias Jesso Jr., Billy Joel, Elton John/Bernie Taupin, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Alicia Keys, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, Linkin Park, Logic, Demi Lovato, the Mamas & the Papas, Steve Mac, Maroon 5, Dave Matthews, Megan Thee Stallion, Shawn Mendes, Metallica, Metro Boomin, Julia Michaels, Miguel, Nicki Minaj, Maren Morris, Mumford & Sons, Nas, Randy Newman, New Order, Ne-Yo, Nija, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Quavo, Otis Redding, R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rex Orange County, Lionel Richie, Rosal\xc3\xada, Carole Bayer Sager, Gustavo Santaolalla, Schoolboy Q, Sex Pistols, Carly Simon, Blake Slatkin, Britney Spears, Stax (East Memphis Music), Sting, Harry Styles, Swedish House Mafia, Taylor Swift, SZA, Justin Timberlake, Shania Twain, U2, Keith Urban, The Weeknd, Jack White, Zedd and many more.


UMPG is also a global leader in Classical & Screen, Christian/Gospel and Production Music. The company is the publisher of choices for film and TV studios, providing creative, sync licensing and administration services for companies including Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Lionsgate, MGM, Paramount, Disney Europe (and other territories), Viacom, Amazon, HBO, DreamWorks, DreamWorks Animation, Legendary Pictures, Mar Vista Entertainment, NBC and Sesame Workshop, among many others.

Interested? Please follow the link to submit your application today!
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


About us:
Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.

Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans.

UMG\'s catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry\'s premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world.

Job Category: Synch & Licensing

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD930996
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Education
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