Oct. 16, 2026

Music Contract Specialist, Original Content - Legal & Studio Affairs

Apple Culver City, California

### Summary

Apple’s Original Content Legal group seeks an exceptional individual to provide music licensing negotiation and contract support for Apple’s original content music legal team, which supports Apple’s original video content efforts worldwide.

### Description

The Original Content Legal team is responsible for the full range of legal work for the acquisition, production, and distribution of Apple’s original video content. In this role, you will work with our legal, finance, production, and creative teams to support the production and music legal and business needs of Apple’s original content development and production activities. We’re looking for someone to apply strategic thinking, who’s able to understand the business and see the “big picture”.

The successful candidate will be a diligent and dedicated negotiator and drafter and an energetic team member on the ground, who can draft, negotiate, and manage contracts in support of our attorneys.

### Preferred Qualifications

Experience with a variety of music related matters including composer, music supervisor, songwriter, co-publisher, artist, talent, producer and record label deals, synchronization and master use licensing, new media distribution, non-scripted content and other emerging technologies.
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills and strong sense of professionalism
Ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams
Sound judgment and the ability to handle multiple projects at a time
Bachelor’s Degree

### Minimum Qualifications

10+ years experience in interpreting, drafting, negotiating and managing music, new media, television and film contracts, including synchronization licenses for television and film and trailers or other marketing/promotional spots
Extensive experience in contract management, ideally at a major studio or streaming service across different types of programming
Deep understanding of contract terms for music licensing, music talent and music production agreements
Ability to evaluate various deal structures and proactively anticipate production and post-production timelines
Extensive knowledge of the music business and experience across different production contracts and deals
Established, strong relationships within the music and entertainment industries

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