Commercial Development, Music Publishing

This role engages in commercial negotiations and strategic relationship management with music publishing rights holders across EMEIA and APAC, directly enabling the growth and expansion of Apple's services. It will require regular international travel across EMEIA and APAC — typically several trips per quarter — to support negotiations and in-person relationship management with key rights holders. Minimum Qualifications Experience in commercial, licensing or business development roles within the music industry, with specific exposure to digital music or content distribution services Demonstrated track record of independently structuring and closing complex licensing agreements with music publishers, collecting societies or digital service providers, including multi-territory deals Strong financial acumen, including the ability to interpret deal models, royalty and usage data, and translate complex economics into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders Working knowledge of regional licensing frameworks and collective management organizations across EMEIA or APAC markets Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Preferred Qualifications Experience working directly at a major music publisher, collective management organization or digital streaming service Fluency in the specific licensing and regulatory frameworks of key EMEIA or APAC markets Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams — including Legal, Finance, Operations and Product — without direct authority in a matrixed organization Experience presenting commercial strategy or deal rationale to executive leadership Familiarity with licensing challenges related to emerging technologies or new product distribution models Proficiency in a second language relevant to key Apple publishing market