Content Protection Representative 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Universal Music Group

Mar 27

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Media & Journalism
London

Requirements

Be Knowledgeable:
Assess & review online uses of UMG digital and physical assets (including publishing), to detect infringement of our rights
Staying abreast of digital trends related to the recording industry
Be Collaborative:
Handling inquiries from our internal business units and labels
Work with our international trade groups to enforce our rights
Person Specification:
Experience working in the Music industry, Digital Media, Entertainment, Technology, or related fields
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, and Excel (or similar)
Highly organised with a demonstrated attention to detail
Self-starter with an ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Understanding of internet technologies, especially streaming, music platforms and mobile applications
Strong organisational skills including follow-through and execution
Exceptional communication skills both verbal & written
A passion for music and digital music platforms
Experienced in working with large datasets and / or databases including SQL language (or similar)
Excellent presentation skills along with a willingness to speak publicly amongst peers and senior managers
Desirable:
Familiarity with anti-piracy, copyright, and / or trademarks preferred
Knowledge of Blockchain, NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and Metaverse technologies
Fluency in a second language (preferably Russian, German, French, or Mandarin)

Responsibilities

Universal Music Group’s Content Protection & Anti-Piracy department has an exciting opportunity available for a Content Protection Representative to support the execution of UMGs (Universal Music Group) global content protection strategies and to assist in the enforcement of UMGs copyrights worldwide. UMGs content protection department is unlike any other and this is a chance to play a pivotal role against IP (Intellectual Property) theft in the world's largest record label.
The Content Protection department provides support to all UMG labels and business units worldwide and across time zones. The environment is often fast-paced and allows for opportunities to work on a diverse array of projects related to the management of audio and video content as well as many other areas of our digital and physical workstreams. This role will suit a dynamic individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for recorded music. This role requires the successful applicant to work Wednesday to Sunday to better support the release life cycle.
As a Content Protection Representative, you will primarily be responsible for reviewing and assessing UMG content using a variety of internal and external technologies. You will also be trained in the physical, digital, and technical operations of the music business.

Universal Music Group

We are Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company.

Entertainment & Media

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

1934

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.