Global Copyright Administrator

Warner Music Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music publishing company in Greater London seeks an organized administrator with experience in copyright data management. The role involves maintaining worldwide catalogue registrations, resolving disputes, and collaborating with global affiliates. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and previous experience in the music industry. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and is passionate about supporting songwriters and rightsholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the music industry.
• Knowledge of registration file formats like CWR and CAF.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate registrations of the catalogue worldwide.
• Identify problems in the copyright registration process.
• Deliver agreement registrations internationally.
• Produce and maintain internal process documentation.
• Work collaboratively across different departments.
• Handle ad-hoc projects as they arise.

Skills

Investigative skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Data processing

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification/experience

Tools

Excel (Power Pivot, Power Query)

Alteryx

Python

SQL

Tableau

Canva

Google Slides

Job description

* Maintain accurate registrations of WCM’s catalogue worldwide. Assist in the delivery of timely and accurate copyright data to CMOs, sub-publishers, online processing partners and third-party licensees, ensuring weekly files are provided to 50+ recipients.* Identify and troubleshoot problems that may arise throughout the copyright registration process, including the resolution of conflicts and disputes, as well as validation and rejection errors at work and agreement level.* Deliver agreement registrations internationally.* Perform routine checks on high-profile works and catalogues registered with CMOs, identify problems and work with local affiliates to resolve.* Gather statistics and analyse results in order to assist global affiliates with achieving KPI targets.* Work internationally by responding to queries from affiliate offices, sub-publishers and societies to ensure timely distribution of royalties to our writers/clients.* Assist with internal testing and implementation of industry standard formats and processes, including CWR, CAF, IAS and IRS.* Collaborate with colleagues to improve efficiencies across all areas of administration.* Carry out testing of new system enhancements and contribute to the ongoing development of copyright and royalty system, client portal and royalty app.* Produce and maintain internal process documentation.* Attend and represent the Global Copyright team in regular meetings with our global affiliate offices.* Work interdepartmentally, collaborating with colleagues in different departments to streamline and improve overall administration processes.* Be responsible for ad-hoc projects that arise.* You have previous experience working within a similar role or a role with transferable skills.* You have intuitive investigative skills. Ability to think beyond the immediate problem, join dots and think laterally.* You are a natural problem solver able to identify, diagnose and resolve issues related to copyright.* You handle, process and verify large datasets with precision.* You are exceptionally organised with meticulous attention to detail.* You enjoy multi-tasking and know how to employ effective time-management, prioritisation and planning techniques to complete projects to deadlines.* You enjoy working on projects and sharing your knowledge.* You have knowledge of registration file formats (CWR, CAF, ACK) and their application.* You are a flexible and constructive team player.* You are comfortable setting your own priorities. You plan your workload effectively, seeking guidance where appropriate, to achieve deliverables, solve problems and complete tasks to deadlines.* You have great communication skills. Confident speaking in team meetings and with people across the business at all levels. Keen to lead meetings where required.* You have a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work. Prepared to work within a changing environment, open-minded and motivated to recommend changes that may benefit the business.* You are a music lover who values creation and is passionate about servicing our songwriters and rightsholders.* A degree or equivalent qualification/experience.* Previous experience working within a music company.* Prince 2 or project/business analysis experience.* Advanced Excel skills (Power Pivot, Power Query).* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets using tools such as Alteryx, Python, SQL or Tableau.* Ability to extract, process and verify large datasets with precision.* An understanding of the end-to-end cycle of music publishing administration.* Knowledge of society rules e.g. BIEM rules and reduced collection shares.* Ability to design high-quality decks and visual materials using presentation platforms, such as Canva or Google Slides.* A proactive approach to integrating Generative AI (e.g., Gemini) into everyday work to support and streamline daily tasks and overall productivity.