
UK Copyright Coordinator
Universal Music Group
Kings Cross, ENThis was removed by the employer on 1/29/2021 7:22:00 AM PST
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This is a Full Time Job
Description
Job title: UK Copyright Coordinator
Responsible to: UK Copyright Manager
Department: UK Administration
Location of work: 4 Pancras Square, Kings Cross
The A Side: A Day in The Life
The key responsibilities of the UK Administration Department, which encompasses our Copyright, Royalties, Royalty Review and Client Services business units, are to ensure the efficient and accurate administration and remuneration of music copyrights world-wide on behalf of UMPG and its contract partners (songwriters and original publishers). This new role will support all the UK Administration business units and will therefore have exposure to the end-end process of copyright delivery and management through to royalty payment.
The B Side: Skills & Experience
Be Organised
• Responsible for loading of Core repertoire in to our Administration platform
• Coordinate the Approvals for translations, adaptations and arrangements
• General admin tasks and running ad-hoc reports for UK Copyright Manager and dept
• The maintenance of song data within our Copyright & Royalty system, ensuring that the data is accurate and complies with UMPG data standards
Be Analytical
• Analysing music publishing agreements to extract the necessary information required by the Copyright Department
Be Collaborative
• Point person for Copyright delivery, Synch, licensing and sample queries from internal business areas and clients/management
• Liaise with PRS and ICE on general queries, Agreements information, potential conflicts
• Handling queries raised by clients, affiliated companies, 3rd parties (including management) and collection societies for UK signed repertoire. This will involve both phone work and written responses and will range from simple ownership enquiries through to more complex investigations
• Support provider to all areas of the UK Administration department: Liaise and communicate across all Administration business units (Royalties, Copyright, Royalty Review) and Business Affairs as required to ensure the correct administration of our contract partners’ catalogue
Person Specification
Necessary
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Previous copyright and/or Royalty administration experience with a music publishing company
• Experience of inputting song data into a Copyright platform along with an understanding of song registration procedures (CWR and PRS for Music on-line notifications)
• Familiarity with music publishing agreements and associated terminology
• Well-organised with good attention to detail
• A team player but with the ability to use initiative when required
• Effective communication skills
• Able to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• An aptitude for logical thinking and problem solving
Desirable
• Good understanding of the workings of collection societies worldwide.
• Experience of registration or works and agreements with the PRS for Music
• Experience with adaptation, translation and arrangement requests.
Bonus Tracks: Your Benefits
• Group Personal Pension Scheme (between 3% and 9%)
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 paid days of annual leave
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Dental and Travel Insurance options
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Cars
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Employee Discounts (Reward Gateway)
Just So You Know…
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.