Licensing Assistant Career Profile, Salary, & Job Outlook
What does a Licensing Assistant do?
Licensing Assistants or Licensing Coordinators help create and market albums, soundtracks, releases, etc., while learning about the ins and outs of sync licensing and pitching. Their responsibilities include tracking upcoming music releases and coordinate across the sync team, managing distribution lists, compile and manage asset libraries for across the label, and coordinate social media posts. Working closely across Licensing, Marketing, Business Affairs, and A&R teams.
How much does a this career make?
According to Glassdoor, Licensing Assistants maintain a national annual salary of $46,960, which is an hourly wage of $22.58. Entry-level licensing assistants start around $33,000 annually. Senior-level licensing assistants make an annual average of $68,000. The range in salary widely depends on factors including skill, seniority level, and location.
What impact does this career have towards the music industry?
Licensing Assistants have a thorough passion for music supervision and are essential in helping roll out their music releases. They have firsthand experience in how labels operate and work with recording artists.
What is the job outlook for a Licensing Assistant?
Music revenue is forecasted to more than double to about $131 billion by 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities in the field (including Licensing Assistant) are expected to grow at a rate of 9% during the 2019-2029 decade (www.bls.gov).
How to kick-off your career:
- Have a passion for music.
- Track new music releases and study their roll out.
- Explore the Clive Davis Institute at NYU x Billboard’s Music Essentials online course.
- Download Yellowbrick’s Ultimate Music Career Guide.
Learn from:
Mark Frieser
Music Industry Essentials contributor, Founder and CEO Sync Summit
Related Careers:
Licensing Manager | Licensing Representative | Sync Licensing Specialist | Music Licensing Counsel | Copyright Assistant | Catalog Manager
