UK Copyright Manager
@ Universal Music Group

London, England, United Kingdom
£70,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 20 hours ago

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About Universal Music Group

Music is Universal. Join a passionate team at Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company. Our diverse team spans A&R, finance, legal, digital, sales, and marketing. We welcome all applicants and celebrate diversity in all forms.

Role Overview

The UK Copyright Manager is a key role within the UK Copyright team reporting to the Senior Manager, UK Copyright and Customer Services. This newly elevated role focuses on implementing songwriters' publishing agreements and managing copyright administration, ensuring contracts are followed and royalties maximised.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and track publishing agreements in the UMPG database.
  • Ensure accurate ingestion of works data and metadata registration.
  • Liaise with Business Affairs, A&R and clients to confirm contractual details.
  • Provide quality assurance and manage copyright queries from multiple parties.
  • Collaborate with the US-based Global Copyright team and international offices.
  • Maintain copyright policies and documentation, and support compliance controls.

Bring Your Vibe

Minimum 4 years of related experience in music publishing copyright roles, with expertise in publishing contracts, copyright administration, and people management. Excellent communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Copyright Administration
  • Music Publishing
  • Contract Interpretation
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Data Ingestion
  • Royalty Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Compliance
  • Microsoft Office
  • People Management

How to Get Hired at Universal Music Group

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Universal Music Group: Understand their culture and industry position.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight music publishing and copyright experience.
  • Emphasize communication: Showcase stakeholder and client management skills.
  • Prepare case examples: Demonstrate contract and data management success.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review copyright databases and ingestion systems.
Practice using Microsoft Excel and Word functions.
Study music publishing and royalty calculation methods.
Brush up on contract compliance and documentation processes.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling multiple deadlines.
Explain team conflict resolution experience.
Discuss stakeholder collaboration examples.
Share experiences managing change.

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