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SESAC Rights Management, Inc.

Director, Corporate Development- Runner Music (New York)

SESAC Rights Management, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261


Runner Music is looking for a Director, Corporate Development to join our team in New York. As the Director, Corporate Development you will focus on managing acquisitions end-to-end including developing research, models and opinions that inform the Companies decisions on proposed investments.

What You Will Be Doing:

Review financial information provided by sellers and create historical income trend models and identify anomalies in historical earnings.Perform due diligence procedures including confirming historical earnings to 3rd party source documents and documenting procedures performed along with findings and conclusions.Prepare valuation models including earnings forecasts based on song history and likelihood of enduring value.Negotiate letters of intent and definitive transaction documents alongside internal and external legal counsel.Liaise with sellers to update due diligence information and track all outstanding requests.Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including legal, administration, etc. to negotiate definitive agreements and ensure necessary information is gathered during the diligence process.Lead on-boarding/integration of newly acquired assets with subsequent departments including verification that all information required to administer, account for, and exploit the newly acquired assets has been received.Regular checks and ongoing analysis on the performance of the acquired assets vs. forecast.Research and update key valuation assumptions, e.g. decay rates, values of charting hits, etc.Maintain a strong understanding and knowledge of pop culture, developments in the rights management space, key players in the industry, etc.Assist with analysis on Runner’s Frontline Publishing business.Other activities and special project as assigned.What Makes You Qualified:

Involved in analyzing media/IP acquisitions for 3+ years, preferably in music publishing, television, or other media.Deep financial modeling and analysis experience in the context of acquisitions.Research experience and a strong knowledge of popular media, preferably music publishing and/or television.Strong web research skills.Experience working with a team, comfortable communicating positions and defending or questioning assumptions.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.Effective verbal/written communication skills.High proficiency with Excel and modeling skills.Comfortable with and proven ability to embrace and learn new IT tools and technologies quickly and efficiently.Able to effectively focus, multi-task, self-motivate, organize and prioritize.Ability to research potential solutions to problems and make sound recommendations for appropriate action.

To learn more about Runner Music please visit www.runnermusic.com