Director, Catalogue (Music Publishing)

TL;DR

Director, Catalogue (Music Publishing): Leading the UK catalogue acquisition and administration strategy to maximize the commercial and cultural value of music assets with an accent on strategic acquisitions and portfolio optimization. Focus on identifying high-value music copyrights, negotiating complex deals with rights holders, and redefining catalogue music for new generations.

Location: London, UK (Minimum 4 days per week in office)

Company

hirify.global is a global collective of music makers, tech innovators, and creatives dedicated to turning dreams into stardom.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the UK catalogue acquisition and administration strategy.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of acquisition opportunities across UK and international markets.
• Lead commercial evaluations and financial assessments to create investment recommendations for senior leadership.
• Negotiate complex agreements with songwriters, estates, publishers, and other rights holders.
• Oversee the onboarding and integration of newly acquired catalogues to optimize long-term value.
• Act as a senior ambassador for the company, maintaining trusted relationships across the music ecosystem.

Requirements

• Proven experience in catalogue acquisitions, business development, or commercial strategy within the music industry.
• Extensive knowledge of music copyright, licensing, royalty structures, and rights administration.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen for evaluating catalogue performance.
• Deep, authentic relationships with managers, lawyers, songwriters, and artists.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a global matrix organization.
• Must be based in or able to work from the London office at least 4 days per week.

Nice to have

• Ability to design high-quality presentations using tools like Canva or Google Slides.
• Proactive approach to integrating Generative AI (e.g., Gemini) into daily productivity workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Core values based on Curiosity, Collaboration, and Commitment.
• Innovative global environment that retains the creative spirit of an independent company.
• Strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity.
• Culture of in-office collaboration essential for talent development and relationship building.