Manager - Copyright

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Manager - Copyright

Are you passionate about music and the intricate world of copyright? Do you have an eye for detail and a love for ensuring creative rights are protected and celebrated? BMG is looking for an enthusiastic and meticulous Copyright Manager to join our dynamic team!

As a pivotal member of our Copyright team, you will take charge of maintaining and administering BMG UK's prestigious publishing deals. This includes overseeing Contracts, Clients, Royalty Rates, and Songs. Your role will be crucial in ensuring our song registrations are timely and our data is impeccable.

Key Responsibilities.

• Overseeing the administration of the catalogue across collection societies (PRS and other PROs as appropriate).
• Managing the process of adding new songs to the database and conducting quality checks.
• Acting as a point of contact for certain VIP deals and responding to general copyright queries from clients, affiliates and PROs.
• Conducting data clean-up projects.
• Working pro-actively to improve processes and collaborate with colleagues in other departments to improve ways of working.
• Building and maintaining relationships with contacts at other publishers, societies and sub-publishers with whom BMG works.
• Keeping up to date with industry initiatives and from time to time, representing BMG in external committees or meetings. 

Your Profile.

• Relevant industry experience and a solid understanding of music publishing, licensing and copyright processes.
• Knowledge of collection societies and other relevant music industry organisations.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• First class communicator and the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to make informed business decisions.

Now, what's in it for you?

• 25 days pro-rated annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!  
• Flexible working opportunities. 
• Subsidised gym membership. 
• Private Health Insurance. 
• Competitive pension scheme. 
• All parents, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, will receive 6 months of fully paid parental leave.
• Annual gig allowance. 
• Artist showcases. 
• Cycle to work scheme. 
• Season Ticket Loan 
• Workplace Nursery Scheme 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Give As You Earn Scheme . 
• A fun and sociable office environment. 

Pay Range:

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

The above salary is dependent upon factors such as work experience, qualifications and business needs. In addition to the range above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and applicable benefits as listed above.

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we are dedicated to ensuring that candidates with disabilities are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Therefore, we guarantee an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Please note – there may be exceptional circumstances where the volume of applicants means we cannot interview all eligible candidates.

If you have any questions about the Guaranteed Interview Scheme or would like to confirm your eligibility, please reach out to us at career.uk@bmg.com.

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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. www.bmg.com

BMG is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Company: BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Limited 

Country: United Kingdom 

State/Region: London 

City: London 

Postal Code: W1 2AS 

Job ID: 276416