Lead, Music Business Development

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

We are seeking a Lead, Music Business Development to focus on supporting business relationships with key partners across the globe to support all music initiatives at Snap.  This includes striking licensing agreements with Performing Rights Organizations (“PROs”) and Collective Management Organizations (“CMOs”) in key territories around the world.  

What You'll Do:

• Negotiate and secure global distribution rights from global PROs / CMOs

• Drive licensing strategy and economic models for new partnerships to ensure we have the broadest selection of content available

• Forge long lasting relationships with existing and new rights owners 

• Monitor the competitive landscape to help inform strategic planning 

• Achieve operational excellence with internal and external partners

• Dive deep to solve complex rights related issues

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience working with scaled technology platforms that have a focus on music products

• Proven track record in closing agreements with PROs / CMOs in key territories in a timely manner

• Ability to work across time zones to accommodate ex-US licensors

• Can facilitate meetings with multiple senior stakeholders within the music industry

• Team player who can work across multiple groups, including product, engineering, legal, finance and other XFN teams

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

• Demonstrated understanding of the global rights landscape and complexities with music licensing

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years managing licensing for a music-focused technology platform, digital music service or rights owners

Preferred Qualifications:

• Creative and innovative thinker with a proven track record for solving complex problems

• Entrepreneurial spirit; Self-driven with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

• Passionate about the business of music and Snap products

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $142,000-$214,000 annually.

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $135,000-$203,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $121,000-$182,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.