Copyright Manager (268974)

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Copyright Manager

London

The BMG Copyright team plays a fundamental role in the operational side of BMG’s Publishing  business - we are the custodians of BMG’s 3 million plus copyrights.

As BMG’s catalogue expands, the Copyright team continues to evolve and adapt to developments in the worldwide technological framework across the music business and performance rights organisations (PROs) worldwide. The team is responsible for the maintenance and handling of all aspects of BMG’s publishing deals – Contracts, Clients, Royalty Rates and Songs.

You’ll be responsible for monitoring timely song registration and high quality song data in BMG systems and CWR registrations; maintaining good relationships with affiliate offices, VIP clients, Collection societies; and ensuring the Copyright team’s high standards are met.

Please note that this role is on a 6 month contract.

Key Responsibilities.

• Managing the process of adding new songs to the database.
• Conducting Song Delivery quality checks and making sure they’re of a high standard.
• Ensuring that there are no calculation errors within the database and fixing them when they arise.
• CRR – Conducting song registration data checks.
• Acting as a point person for certain VIP deals.
• Managing general copyright queries from clients, affiliates and PRO’s.
• Conducting data clean-up projects.

Your Profile.

• Comfortable using MS Office and managing a database
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Organised, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including impeccable phone manner.
• Must be articulate and friendly.
• Proactive, with an inquisitive mind and eager to learn.

It’s a plus if you also have…

• Experience in Rights management databases.
• Experience or interest in music, film, TV or advertising.
• A love of music.

Now, what's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday! 
• Flexible working opportunities.
• 6 months full pay for all parents regardless of gender and sexual orientation.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Annual gig allowance.
• Artist showcases.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Subscription to Headspace.
• Give As You Earn Scheme .
• Excellent development opportunities.
• A fun and sociable office environment.

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!

About BMG.

BMG - est. 2008 - is the world's fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG's pitch is unique - a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG's 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.

BMG's fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. 

Company:  BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Limited

Country:  United Kingdom 

State/Region: London 

City: London 

Postal Code:  W2 1AS 

Job ID:  268974