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Jonathan Finegold
Chief Marketing Officer at Signiant
Jonathan Finegold is a music industry professional with extensive experience in music licensing, publishing, and education. He is currently an Adjunct Instructor in the Theater Arts Department at Marymount Manhattan College, where he teaches music business.1
Professional Background
Music Industry Experience:: Jonathan Finegold is the founder of Fine Gold Music (FGM), a licensing and music publishing company. Through FGM, he represents numerous top indie labels and artists, facilitating the placement of their music in various media including films, TV shows, trailers, video games, and advertisements.1
Notable Achievements::
- His licensing work has been featured in advertisements for major brands such as Apple, Nike, and Microsoft.
- He has contributed to music placements in popular movies, TV shows, and trailers, including "The Big Short," "Breaking Bad," and "Mad Men".1
Previous Roles::
- A&R executive for Island Records, Q/Atlantic Records, and Robbins/BMG
- A&R consultant working with renowned artists like Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, and Wyclef John1
Academic Career
Teaching Experience::
- Current: Adjunct Instructor at Marymount Manhattan College
- Previous: Instructor at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development1
Education::
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from New York University's Stern School of Business
- Master's Degree in Arts Administration from NYU's Steinhardt School1
Additional Information
Jonathan Finegold has been a Grammy voting member of NARAS for 22 years, since 2002.2 He is also involved in the NY-Chapter Producers & Engineers wing and served as a District Advocate in 2018.2 Recently, he received his first Guild of Music Supervisors nomination.3
With a career spanning over three decades in the music industry, Jonathan Finegold has made significant contributions as a DJ, radio host, and hip-hop promoter since 1985.1 His expertise and connections in the music industry make him a valuable instructor for students interested in pursuing careers in music business and arts administration.
