Copyright Licensing & Permissions, Coordinator - Disney Music Group

Job ID 10129573 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Music Group Date posted Aug. 28, 2025

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Job Summary:

As part of The Walt Disney Studios, Disney Music Group is the music hub for The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), encompassing all aspects of music commercialization and marketing: recorded music (Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records), Disney Music Publishing, and Disney Concerts. Disney Music Group distributes music both physically and digitally and licenses music throughout the world in various forms of media including television, print, gaming, and consumer products. The music group is responsible for releasing music content created by all divisions of TWDC, including but not limited to Walt Disney Studios, Pixar, LucasFilm, MARVEL, ABC, 20th Century Film and TV Studios, and Disney+.

The Copyright Licensing & Permission team handles the mechanical licensing for all Disney Music Group’s domestic physical and digital albums, singles, mobile tones and digital videos. We also issue licenses to third party labels for the use of Disney Music Publishing compositions for these same types of commercial exploitations.

Responsibilities:

Issue mechanical licenses to third party labels for Disney controlled compositions
Add publishing shares for both internal and external publishers to bulk licensing schedules
Request licenses for non-bulk external publishers through the Harry Fox Agency
Update relevant licensing metadata in the release database
Research external publisher metadata
Update license trackers
Any other assigned tasks as needed

Qualifications:

Proficiency with Word and Excel and other Microsoft Suite products
Energetic, efficient and resourceful with excellent time-management skills
Strong attention to detail skills; accuracy is critical
Ability to meet multiple goals, shifting deadlines, and other metrics/key performance indicators (KPI’s)
Must be available to work onsite minimum of 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday). Fridays are remote

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years applicable experience
Familiarity with or understanding of music administration
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience preferred

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $50,300 to $65,000 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About Disney Music Group:

The music is the soundtrack of our lives – from your favorite hits by popular artists to beloved tunes from films like Mary Poppins and Frozen. Find the music that rocks your world right here at the Disney Music Group (DMG), headquartered in Burbank and home to Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, Disney Music Publishing and Disney Concerts. DMG releases film and television soundtracks from the world’s biggest entertainment brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, the legendary Star Wars, ABC and Disney Channel, alongside pop, dance, family music and the catalog of classic rock band Queen. DMG is also an innovator in music distribution and live concerts. If music is your passion, come be a part of the team that brings it to ears all over the world.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Hollywood Records, Inc, which is part of a business we call Disney Music Group.

Hollywood Records, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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