Benjamin Pirog

Experience

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  Telco Systems

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Marketing Intern

  •Coordination of event logistics, managing budgeting, designing newsletters, social media

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  Eze Software Group

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  Associate Engagement Specialist

  • Prepared and executed simultaneous, complex servers build-outs in the fast-paced hedge fund industry.• Communicated directly with clients regarding ongoing projects in order to provide white glove service and build company relations for client relations associates.• Planned and performed disaster recovery testing in collaboration with internal, client-side, and third party stakeholders.• Responsible for developing tactics for communication with global clients due to company restructuring.• Orchestrated testing and execution of software and database upgrades by leveraging knowledge of Microsoft SQL. Show less

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  Musaico Festival by Berklee

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

  Sponsorship Manager

  • Developed relationships with local vendors by identifying creative partnerships• Created partnership packages to save an estimated 2500 euros• Built sponsorship decks and executed deals in a secondary language• Developed brand and created exposure to local community

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  Songtrust

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2018

  Publishing Operations Intern

  • Registering new works and cleaning client song metadata• Preparation of spreadsheets for catalog ingestion

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  Downtown Music

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2022

  • Negotiating and quoting on global video game, film, TV, live streaming and other synchronization uses for Downtown Music Publishing Clients.• Drafting and issuing long form synchronization agreements and invoices for video game, mobile app and other uses.• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with music supervisors and clearance agents.• Collaborate with Business Affairs on negotiation of standards terms as well as non-precedential terms in finalizing synchronization agreements. • Liaising with the Client Services team to secure client approvals and educate clients on music placement details. • Create and update database entries for monitoring data surrounding quotes and income tracking of licenses mailed.• Manage reporting insights on sync income to inform internal cross-functional teams.• Liaising with external clients and Sync Marketing to generate new revenue opportunities. Show less

  • Sync Licensing Associate

    Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Sync Licensing Coordinator at Downtown Music Publishing / Songtrust

    Oct 2018 - Jan 2021
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  TouchTunes

  Apr 2022 - now

  Senior Manager, Licensing

  • Lead music licensing operations, managing relationships with record labels, music publishers, and rights organizations.• Develop and implement process improvements, streamlining workflows and enhancing operational efficiency.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize digital music pipelines and improve content delivery.• Supervise and mentor licensing staff, fostering growth and maximizing team productivity.• Analyze licensing data to inform strategic decision-making and enhance revenue opportunities.• Advocate for internal system enhancements, working closely with database and engineering teams to automate licensing processes. Show less