Copyright Registration Specialist
Warner Music Group
Remote, USThis is a Full Time Job
Job Title: Copyright Registrations Temp
A little bit about our team:
The Copyright Registrations team is responsible for enforcing WMG's rights in the recorded music catalog repertoire controlled by its U.S. record labels, managing litigations involving WMG's recorded music catalog rights in conjunction with WMG's corporate litigation in-house counsel, fielding inquiries and claims from third parties, researching WMG's recorded music catalog rights, and filing applications to register copyrights in and to WMG's recorded music repertoire.
Members of the Copyright Registrations team work closely with members in Business Affairs, Finance, Production, Operations, New Media, and Marketing teams of each label client to fulfill the above-referenced responsibilities for the recordings and records those labels release.
Your role:
The candidate hired to fill this position will work with other members of the recorded music copyright registration team to register WMG's sound recordings and related artwork and music videos with the United States Copyright Office (USCO) for Lithuania HQ.
Here you'll get to:
• Work in coordination with members of our team to draft and file copyright registrations with the USCO for all new sound recordings, music videos, and related artwork, and maintain detailed and accurate records regarding same;
• Consult and coordinate with various internal teams to secure information, documents, and materials needed for copyright registration and recordation purposes;
• Review recording agreements, contracts, and license agreements to confirm copyright ownership and chain of title;
• Prepare documents pertaining to the transfer or change in copyright ownership for recording with the USCO;
About you:
• Eager to learn, self-motivated, with a willingness to take responsibility and ownership of tasks
• Team player who is able to multi-task, prioritize, and maintain a standard of excellence under deadlines
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Strong digital literacy, including accurate data entry skills
• Resourceful with a drive to research and seek out information
We'd love it if you also had:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Prior music industry experience and/or a basic understanding of copyrights as it relates to sound recordings
• Prior experience being responsible for administrative/clerical work
Love this job and want to apply?
Click the ''Apply'' link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.
Don't be discouraged if you don't hear from us right away. We're taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.
Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.
Additional Information
Warner Music Group is a global collective of music makers, tech innovators, and passionate team members dedicated to turning dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. Guided by core values of curiosity, collaboration, and commitment, we immerse ourselves in culture, amplify originality through teamwork, and pursue excellence for our artists and talent. As the home to renowned labels such as Elektra, Atlantic, and Warner Records, we champion both emerging artists and global superstars. Our publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents a diverse range of songwriters and producers with a catalogue of over one million copyrights worldwide. Redefining the music company model in the 21st century, our consumer brands include UPROXX, Songkick, and HipHopDX, while WMX connects artists with fans in innovative ways, and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) serves as a global distribution partner for independent artists and labels.
