Lead Music Partnerships & Development, expand relationships with DSPs and labels, negotiate licensing opportunities, and shape monetization strategies at Genius.
About Genius @ MediaLab
Genius is the leading destination for music, lyrics, and the stories behind the songs—and part of the MediaLab portfolio of digital brands. MediaLab is a media and technology company that acquires and grows category-defining properties, providing the scale, resources, and expertise to help them thrive.
As one of MediaLab’s flagship brands, Genius benefits from this shared foundation while maintaining its unique identity at the intersection of music and culture.
Join an exceptionally talented team of engineers, designers, product leaders, and business builders who are shaping the future of music and media. MediaLab is headquartered in sunny Santa Monica, California, with growing Genius teams in New York and across the U.S. and Latin America.
Your Role at Genius
Genius is a MediaLab brand with Kik, WorldStarHipHop, Imgur, and Amino Apps.
Genius is seeking a to lead our Music Partnerships & Development function and accelerate the distribution of Genius data across the digital music ecosystem. This individual will be responsible for expanding relationships with existing partners as we bring new products to market, as well as growing our footprint with major DSPs, labels, publishers, distributors, and adjacent music platforms.
You will be instrumental in shaping Genius’s music data monetization strategy, working closely with our Product teams and the Chief Revenue Officer to drive revenue and maximize our impact across the industry. This is a high-visibility, high-impact leadership role at the intersection of music, technology, and data.
Note: This position is based in New York, NY. We are only considering candidates who are located in, or willing to relocate to, New York.
What You’ll Do
- Own, develop, and expand partnerships with all major DSPs, labels, music services, and adjacent platforms to embed Genius into the music ecosystem.
- Identify and negotiate licensing and distribution opportunities for Genius data products.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Legal, and Revenue teams to operationalize and execute deals.
- Represent Genius externally with industry stakeholders and internally with leadership.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging platforms to identify new business opportunities and inform partnership strategy.
- Drive the launch and adoption of new Genius products or features in collaboration with partners to maximize reach and revenue impact.
What We’re Searching For
- Extensive Music Industry Network & Experience:
- 10+ years in the music industry with strong relationships across DSPs, labels, publishers, and music tech platforms.
- Proven Deal-Making Expertise:
- Track record of successfully negotiating and closing complex licensing, distribution, and data partnership deals with major DSPs and music partners.
- Deep Knowledge of Music Licensing & Digital Business Models:
- Comprehensive understanding of music licensing, publishing, content distribution, and revenue strategies in the music industry.
- Strategic & Collaborative Leadership:
- Skilled in shaping and executing partnership strategies, collaborating cross-functionally, and representing Genius externally at the highest levels.
- Additional Skills & Attributes:
- Passion for the intersection of music, technology, and data.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
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