SXSW 2012

Licensing/Spec Projects
Sub Pop Records
Jennifer Czeisler serves as Vice President of Licensing for Sub Pop Records. She is responsible for all music licensing at Sub Pop, which includes licensing recordings for films, television shows, commercials, videogames, and soundtrack album projects. Jen works closely with music supervisors to pitch music, and handles the negotiation of license fees and terms after music is selected for a particular project. One of Jen's most well known music placements was the use of "New Slang" by The Shins in the Garden State movie and soundtrack album. Other high profile placements of hers include Iron & Wine in the Twilight film and soundtrack album, Fleet Foxes in Big Love and CSS for an iPod Touch commercial. As an attorney, Jen also handles various aspects of the Business Affairs department at Sub Pop, including drafting and negotiating recording agreements with artists, foreign distribution agreements, and live performance agreements for Internet streaming use and other music related promotions. Jen received her B.A. in International Studies from the University of Washington in 1992 and her law degree in 1997. In addition to her role at Sub Pop, Jennifer pursues her passion for music by performing in Pixies cover band No. 13 Baby, as well as performing as co-lead vocalist in My Favorite Girl.