Jamie Dominguez
National Director, Industry Relations
Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC)  
Jamie Dominguez is the National Director of Industry Relations at the Mechanical Licensing Collective
(The MLC), where she creates and maintains relationships with industry organizations and their
stakeholders such as songwriters, publishers, business managers and music industry attorneys. With 25
years of experience in the music industry, Jamie collaborates with creators across all genres and
specializes in rights management, music publishing, artist development and education initiatives. In her
role at The MLC, Jamie is responsible for amplifying the identity and mission of The MLC by
communicating critical messages. She actively participates in industry events and conferences
strategically positioned to reach key audiences and effectively tell the story of The MLC. Additionally,
Jamie follows current and emerging music trends to facilitate a steady influx of new songwriters and
partners across all genres and platforms.
Beginning her career in Austin, Texas, Jamie earned a BA in Journalism, Mass Communication and Media
Studies from the University of Texas. During college, she gained experience in radio and entertainment
PR. After graduating, Jamie moved to New York City to join SESAC, where she spent 19 years growing
within the company, identifying, curating and nurturing their extensive roster of songwriters. As Senior
Director of Creative Services, she led the New York-based team in supporting and creating opportunities
for SESAC-affiliated songwriters and publishers, while also forging alliances with other industry
organizations and their stakeholders.
Jamie’s dedication to building a healthy music industry ecosystem by encouraging fair business practices
and empowering creators led her to join Sound Royalties in July 2020 as Regional Director of Business
Development & Artist Relations, where she launched the company’s New York presence. In this role, she
provided music creators with financial insight and alternative funding strategies that allowed them to
access capital without sacrificing ownership of their copyrights or independence.