Position: Director, Business Development

Company: MySpace Music

Location: Beverly Hills, CA

MySpace Music is a newly created joint venture between MySpace.com and a host of the world’s largest music content partners.  Music has been a primary bloodline of MySpace.com since its inception and remains its cornerstone entertainment channel today, allowing over 5 million artists big and small to establish direct relationships with fans and virally market their content.  Already the most highly-trafficked music website with 30 million unique users, MySpace Music aims to leverage its existing audience and artist base and, in partnership with the major, indie, and unsigned artist communities, deliver a 360-degree music experience allowing users to enjoy the most robust repository of ad-supported audio and music video on the web as well as one-stop shopping for all music-related e-commerce.  MySpace Music is headquartered alongside MySpace.com in Beverly Hills, CA

MySpace Music is looking to hire a seasoned Director of Business Development who has a deep-rooted passion for music and the emerging business models that are redefining the online music landscape.  This candidate is as engaged with the business of music as he/she is with the music itself, and is rarely seen without headphones.  Working with senior management, this person will focus on structuring and negotiating content and technology licensing partnerships, online and offline marketing events, and will assist with M&A deals as needed. Candidates must have substantial experience with online music business strategy, deal negotiations, and analysis.  Applicants must reside in the LA area.

Responsibilities:

• Manage deal analysis and negotiations
• Manage client and internal communications
• Research and evaluate market trends
• Prepare presentations, financial projections, and strategic analysis

• Bachelors Degree from a reputable university, MBA preferred
• 6+ years of relevant work experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of online music business and technology, including licensing of master recordings, publishing, and broadcasting
• Extensive deal negotiation and client management experience
• Strong communication and presentation design skills
• Robust financial modeling experience
• Passion for music, online media, technology, and social networking
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as set personal goals and manage time

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