Licensing Officer

About the role

The Licensing Officer is a key member of the MCSN team, responsible for detecting, licensing and administering music usage in public establishments across an assigned region. The role ensures that businesses comply with copyright law and that music creators receive fair compensation for the public performance of their works.

Key responsibilities

• Survey and detect premises where music is used, such as hotels, bars, restaurants, superstores, shopping malls, event centres and halls, in allocated areas.
• Obtain and document the identity of the owners and the correct physical and email addresses of those premises.
• Gather up-to-date information on the business's operations and its extent of music use.
• Arrange and deliver copyright requirement notices to owners or managers, and follow up by visits and meetings until responses are received.
• Monitor premises and document music use as evidence for future compliance and enforcement action, and keep receipts of purchases matched against reported use.
• Negotiate and conclude agreements, issue licences promptly, and renew them before expiry.
• Periodically review allocated areas to find new businesses and advise the Manager of market developments.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Arts, Social Sciences or Applied Sciences; a higher degree is an added advantage.
• Experience in copyright administration and collective management is a strong advantage.
• Good understanding of the local environment and the ability to speak the local language or dialect is beneficial.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of bookkeeping, basic accounting and mathematics.

What we offer

• A defined contribution pension plan.
• Tailored health and dental benefits.
• The chance to work with a team dedicated to empowering music creators.