Music Publishing Executive, SATV Music

We are looking for a passionate and proactive Music Publishing Executive to join the SATV Music Publishing team within Sky's Music Department.
Sky’s Music Department provides a first-class service across the Sky Group and its Joint Venture partners in relation to all music matters.
The SATV Music Publishing team is responsible for delivering a best-in-class music commissioning service across Sky Group, identifying and signing exceptional composer talent, developing and growing the SATV catalogue, and championing the value that SATV Music brings to Sky's content and audiences.
CV & COVER LETTER REQUIRED.
What you'll do:
Support the day-to-day operations of the SATV Music Publishing team, including sourcing and commissioning composers for bespoke and library music projects, managing pitch processes, negotiating fees and contractual terms, and preparing and administering composer agreements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Sky Content, as well as composers, agents, producers and other external partners, ensuring a seamless and professional service throughout the commissioning process.
Help shape and develop the SATV catalogue by staying abreast of music, television, film and advertising trends, working closely with creatives to identify opportunities and ensure the catalogue remains relevant, diverse and aligned with the evolving needs of the business.
Lead the production of music library albums from concept to delivery, including briefing composers, managing creative feedback, coordinating artwork, overseeing contracts, and ensuring all metadata and supporting information is accurately captured and delivered to the relevant SATV team members for copyright registration, upload to digital platforms and delivery to our partners.
Contribute to the achievement and growth of SATV's commercial and creative objectives, supporting initiatives that maximise the value and performance of the catalogue.
Act as an ambassador for SATV Music across Sky, promoting the team's services, expertise and creative offering.
Deputise for the SATV Publishing Manager when required, taking ownership of projects and stakeholder relationships to ensure continuity of service.
What you'll bring:
Demonstrable experience and strong knowledge of music publishing, music commissioning and production music libraries.
A solid understanding of music used across television, film, advertising and digital content, with an awareness of current industry trends and emerging talent.
A creative and solutions-focused mindset, with a genuine passion for music and the ability to respond to a broad range of creative briefs.
Excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels.
The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
A collaborative approach, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to manage expectations effectively while delivering outstanding service to stakeholders.
A proactive attitude, willingness to take ownership, and the confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
Sky Studios
We want to make Sky Studios famous for exceptional content and a place where Europe’s top creatives want to do their best work. By 2024, viewers across Europe will be able to enjoy twice as much Sky original content as they do today, fully supported and backed by Comcast NBC Universal. We’re an agile Studio, seeking out untold stories while working in creative partnership with today’s best writers, producers and on-screen talent - bringing viewers content they wouldn’t find anywhere else.
The Rewards:
There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:
Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences
How you'll work:
At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds – time working at home, as well as time in the office.
The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week.
Your office base:
Osterley:
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
Inclusion:
At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working.
We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
Why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
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Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.