SoundCloud empowers artists & fans to connect & share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build & grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, & resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.

SoundCloud is looking for a commercial leader in music publishing & partnerships with a good understanding of copyright & music licensing, an aptitude for technology, & a strong familiarity with the current developments in the creator economy to lead global negotiations with publishers, collecting societies, performing rights organizations (RPOs), & songwriters directly across the globe. This is a rare opportunity to work right at the cutting edge of digital media, technology, & music. You will face unique challenges, work with an amazing & diverse team, & take on a role that will ultimately shape how music is created, consumed, & shared worldwide. 

As the Content Music Publishing Licensing Expert, you will renew & manage agreements with music publishers, collecting societies, & PROs globally while also handling new licensing requests. You will play a key role in leading the music publishing strategy, focusing on negotiating commercial terms, managing partnerships, & driving revenue opportunities for SoundCloud. Your focus will be on driving business growth through successful partnerships that align with the platform's goals & provide a solid foundation for future business opportunities with key stakeholders in the music industry, primarily focused on Europe. This role will emphasize the commercial aspects of music publishing, supporting our distinctive business model & value proposition.

As part of the Content Licensing & Partnerships team within Business & Legal Affairs, youll be based in either Berlin or London.