Senior Business Affairs Specialist, Record Label Licensing

Are you passionate about the intersection of music, media, and technology? Amazon Music is looking for a Business Affairs & Label Licensing Specialist to join our Content Acquisition Management (CAM) team Basic qualifications: - 6+ years of entertainment industry deal negotiation experience - Experience in content negotiation, acquisition or business development - Speak, write, and read fluently in Japanese - Proficiency in English for collaboration with global cross-functional teams - Working understanding of music rights (master recordings, compositions, performance rights) and how they apply to streaming, livestreaming, and original content - Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to analyze and review contractual language Preferred: - Experience working at a record label, artist management company, artist talent agency, or similar field within the music industry - Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product Management, Customer Service, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Senior Leadership - Experience building scalable programs and repeatable scalable processes, levering various tools and methods to create scale and efficiency - Familiarity with royalty structures, per-play economics, and multi-tier streaming service models - Experience with contract management tools and deal tracking systems - Established relationships within the music industry in Japan Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.