Full-Time

Music Licensing Director

Posted on 9/12/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$162.4k - $238.2kAnnually

+ Benefits + Incentive Programs

Senior

Remote in USA

Open to multiple locations across the US, including California and Washington.

Category
Content Strategy
Content & Writing
Copywriting
Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in music licensing
  • Capable of using market and player insights to inform decision-making
  • Understanding of and interest in gaming
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in parallel in fast-paced environments
  • Able to build long-term internal and external relationships with key stakeholders
Responsibilities
  • Serve as Global Partnerships team lead on all initiatives that require licensed music, from ideation to negotiations to launch
  • Use market and player insights to identify optimal music for gameplay, monetization, and marketing needs
  • Lead music clearance process on behalf of Epic; determine necessary terms for campaigns, partnerships, and projects; ensure music is properly licensed on time and at Epic quality, in partnership with cross-functional internal stakeholders
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with music industry stakeholders
  • Identify KPIs and manage budgets for music licensing needs
  • Maintain detailed record of clearances to keep Partnerships team and broader internal stakeholders informed of clearance status
  • Evaluate the success of music integration opportunities based on identified KPIs and create reports for internal and external stakeholders as needed

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on various platforms like iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage online multiplayer features and backend support. Unlike its competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with essential tools and support.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cross-platform play trend enhances Epic Games' reach across multiple devices.
  • User-generated content platforms boost player engagement and retention for Epic Games.
  • VR and AR popularity opens new opportunities for Epic Games' Unreal Engine.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges over refund policies may damage Epic Games' reputation.
  • Ongoing legal battle with Google could impact Epic Games' market strategies.
  • New in-game items may not resonate, affecting player engagement and revenue.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for high-fidelity experiences.
  • The company supports developers with Epic Online Services for scalable game management.
  • Epic Games' multifaceted revenue model includes game sales, in-game purchases, and engine licensing.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical

INACTIVE