Manager (m/f/d) Licensing Administration - Berlin, Munich

About ICE

ICE is a purpose-driven organisation, founded by rightsholders, for rightsholders.
We exist to support songwriters, enabling societies and publishers to accurately compensate them when their work is used internationally.
We operate at the exciting intersection of technology, music, and data. 

Since our 2010 launch, we have paid billions to rightsholders through deep expertise in Copyright, Processing and Licensing.
Our collaboration with stakeholders across the industry delivers best practice, new processes & innovative solutions for better royalty flows.
Strategic investment in technology enables us to process trillions of streams, to deliver the maximum revenue for rightsholders.

ICE has grown to distribute more than €1bn in royalties per year, licensing music services such as Spotify, Apple, YouTube and TikTok.

About the Role

To expand our team in Berlin or Munich, we are looking for a Manager Licensing Administration (m/f/d). Please note this position has a 2 year limited contract with an opportunity to extend.

Key Responsibilities:

• As an international point of contact for our license processing service you work closely with Music Publishers and Authors Societies to provide outstanding results on their online licenses.
• You take care of the implementation, analysis, processing and quality management of international licensing deals, creating and tracking invoices and distribution.
• Preparation and presentation of statistics for internal and external use.
• Communication with licensees and licensors throughout Europe.
• Using internal databases, analysis and billing tools and develop them further, according to the business requirements.
• Work in complex international projects in the online sector, and are a part in shaping the future of music licensing.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• University degree in the fields of Economics, Information Technology, Communication/ Media Science/ Media Management or you completed a German-Dual-System vocational training in a related field.
• 2 to 3 years of work experience in a multi-disciplined, multi-cultural environment.
• high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products with a strong emphasis in MS Excel.
• Fluent verbal and written English skills.
• Empathy and cultural understanding to communicate/negotiate to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills to properly convey the organisational vision and company goals and objectives.
• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of the organisation and work effectively with team/department members to resolve interdepartmental issues.
• Analytical qualities to make solid decisions, through the conceptualization and evaluation of different courses of action to meet or exceed operational goals.
• Ability to manage commercially sensitive and confidential information with total discretion, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and make decisions to favourably impact the overall business.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex, and rapidly growing/changing work environment; demonstrated organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Self-motivated with a proclivity for action and a keen sense of urgency.
• Industry knowledge of the music market and knowledge of SQL are beneficial.

What we offer:

• Competitive local benefits based on your location
• We promote flexible working regarding time and/or place
• Both mental and physical health initiatives
• Corporate pension scheme 
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities 
• Industry insider events, team socials and company events
• Enhanced holiday allowance 
  
  

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. 
We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.