Implements and oversees rights management solutions and workflows for Spotify’s global podcast business. Creates and distributes customized reports detailing key contractual data such as production milestones, rights expirations, payment terms, and participation distributions.

Implemented and managed rights management solutions and workflows for Spotify’s music, podcast, and audiobook business. Set team strategy and priorities, managed internal and external clients, and ensured accurate reporting to global teams across the organization.

Collaborated cross-functionally with legal, technical accounting, licensing, engineering, content, product, and marketing groups to ensure adherence to Spotify’s key content deals (label, publishing, and podcast deals). Interpreted deal clauses, creating alignment throughout Spotify on new deal points, and assigned & tracked reporting, marketing, and advertising commitments across the organization.* Tracked hundreds of deal commitments within key contracts that comprise 80% of Spotify’s revenue. * Assessed risk for deal non-compliance and collaborated to develop risk-reduction/elimination strategies.* Partnered with engineering and business teams to monitor global compliance for Ad Load requirements on Spotify’s Free service.* Collaborated closely with podcast groups, creating efficiencies within production, licensing, and compliance workflows. * Consulted on rights management strategies and the selection, implementation, and maintenance of RMS systems and processes.

Led and managed operations for the Apple Media Services (Apple Music, iTunes Store, App Store, Apple News, and iBooks Store) legal group. Assessed the business needs of internal clients and collaborated cross-functionally with iTunes Operations, Engineering, Analytics, Localization, Legal, and iTunes business groups to identify software and workflow solutions to address those needs. Liaised directly with iTunes content partners to assist with contract execution and content management.* Worked closely with internal groups to solve technical issues for all iTunes content providers* Product Manager for seven web-based applications and databases with over 20M contract and dispute records * Managed and fine-tuned contract setup process for all iTunes content partners (App, Music, Film, TV, Book, Audiobooks, News)* Prioritized product backlogs for team of six software developers (contractors) and managed workload for two direct reports* Tracked and controlled costs for annual software development budget of approximately $500,000* Consumer-facing products launched: Apple Music subscription service, Apple News service

Directed music licensing and rights clearance activities for MTV, MTV2, mtvU, MTV Hits, MTV Jams, and EPIX. Analyzed rights, music use, and licensing fee data for network content, contributed to production planning and budgeting, performed fair-use risk assessments, created and led workshops, and drafted, negotiated, and analyzed licensing agreements. Provided leadership for the Content Management & Operations team, responsible for in-house systems, rights management, and solving workflow inefficiencies.* Managed the software development lifecycle for Q, an in-house cue sheet application that revolutionized the creation and reporting of cue sheets, and eliminated inefficiencies in the workflow of the Music & Media Licensing, Music Strategy, and Production groups* Increased cue sheet compliance from 75% to 98% within six months of Q application launch, resulting in increased efficiency for the MML and Production groups, and a 25% increase in PRO revenue for Viacom* Directed the evaluation of rights management software solutions for Music & Logo Group, shepherded the implementation of RightsLogic Rights Management System, and identified, implemented, and evaluated system enhancements.

Provided leadership and ensured legal compliance for programs and promotional spots for MTV, MTV2, MTV Hits, and MTV Jams. Instrumental in launching successful new channel: mtvU. Innovated bold clearance strategy, securing gratis rights to hundreds of songs and other material. Created and product managed Q, Viacom Media Network’s in-house cue sheet creation and reporting application.

Cleared and negotiated third party materials (music, film clips, trademarks, etc.) for several channels: MTV, MTV2, MTV Hits, and MTV Jams. Duties encompassed overseeing staff, negotiating copyrights, drafting agreements, reviewing scripts, serving as legal liaison, and leading producer workshops.