Amazon
Principal, Content Acquisition I Major Labels, Record Label Licensing & Strategy
$207K–$280K
Brooklyn, NY · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in account management, business development, content licensing or finance; and 8+ years developing, negotiating and executing business agreements.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
About the job
Leads global major-record-label licensing strategy and negotiations for Amazon Music, securing content and rights while analyzing deal economics and market opportunities.
What you'll do
- Set licensing strategy, negotiate complex agreements, and secure necessary rights from major record labels.
- Maintain senior label relationships and collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Content Analytics on contracts and deal terms.
- Analyze royalty models and business metrics, and monitor competitors to inform strategic priorities.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of account management, business development, content licensing or finance experience.
- 8+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Nice to have
- J.D., or MBA.
- Experience in content negotiation, acquisition or business development; cross-functional global work; music-industry organizations; or familiarity with music licensing and streaming economics.
Pay
206,600.00 - 279,600.00 USD annually (base salary)
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