IFPI is the global trade body for the recording industry and works closely with our member record companies. We operate within a broad range of fields covering areas such as anti-piracy, content protection, data and analysis, global charts and certifications, litigation, legal policy, international trade, licensing, technology, and communications.
IFPI’s head office is in London, with regional offices in Brussels, Miami, Singapore, Nairobi, and Abu Dhabi, and a representative office Beijing. We have affiliated organisations in 70 countries, including national groups and music licensing companies that represent their own region’s member record companies. With these specialist teams covering their local regions, in addition to IFPI’s global remit, we are able to deploy our expertise – quickly and effectively – wherever it is needed.
We are seeking a Senior Global Licensing Executive to join the IFPI Licensing Team in London, UK.
General Responsibilities
* Coordinate and develop the work of industry music licensing companies (MLCs) globally.
* Work closely with record company representatives, international MLCs, and IFPI regional offices to develop:
MLCs’ reporting,
benchmarking,
tools to identify best practices and global priorities,
performance KPIs and targets.
* Work closely with management teams in priority MLCs to implement best practices to achieve the agreed objectives and targets.
* Lead online and in-person workshops and working groups with MLCs to share knowledge and identify and disseminate best practice, including creating best practice guides and documents.
* Working on regional and global Performing Rights Committee (PRC) meetings in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa, including preparing panel discussions and presenting to groups of between 50-150 C-level executives.
* Developing new markets and ensuring compliance with the IFPI Code of Conduct and Standard Distribution Principles for MLCs.
* Working alongside the Head of Global Licensing Analysis to utilise the financial and other data submitted to IFPI by MLCs to develop and monitor effective strategies to increase collections and improve operations.
* Working with IFPI’s Legal Policy team to develop strategies to improve licensing in various territories around the world.
Requirements
* At least five years of experience in business development, strategy and/or licensing
* Ability to develop and manage partnerships across different cultures and nationalities
* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams, disciplines, and cultures
* Proactive, self-driven, highly motivated, analytical and possess strong business acumen
* Excellent presentation skills, with a working knowledge of MS PowerPoint
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including report writing to high technical standard
* A good understanding of the international copyright framework, relating to musical works and sound recordings would be helpful
* Some international travel would be required.
Desirable
* Experience in the entertainment or creative industries and/or in the collective management.
Please note: The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. This job description is subject to review to ensure that it truly reflects the strategic direction requirements of IFPI.
How to apply
Candidates who can demonstrate that they meet specifications set out above and can prove that they have the right to work in the UK should send an application to recruitment@ifpi.org or by post to HR Department, IFPI Secretariat, 7 Air St, London, W1B 5AD.
The application should include your CV and a covering letter stating how you meet each requirement. Due to the need to fill this role swiftly, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we receive sufficient applications.
Closing date for applications
Monday 23rd June 2025
Interview Process
We will, having reviewed applications on a rolling basis, seek to conduct interviews with candidates via online or in person.
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EEO Statement
IFPI is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds.