Job Description

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

How we LEAD:

UMG\xe2\x80\x99s Digital Rights Administration team is dedicated to monitoring and monetizing content on digital platforms. We are currently seeking eager and exceptional new hires with familiarity to Universal\xe2\x80\x99s artists and catalogue to focus exclusively on managing UMG assets on YouTube. The team\xe2\x80\x99s goal is to maximize value from the rights of UMG\xe2\x80\x99s recording artists in the digital space through content claiming.

How you\'ll CREATE:

Establish an in-depth understanding of YouTube\xe2\x80\x99s Content Management System (\xe2\x80\x9cCMS\xe2\x80\x9d) and its relation to the protection and exploitation of UMG music on YouTube

Increase advertising revenue by exploring YouTube for popular User Generated Content (\xe2\x80\x9cUGC\xe2\x80\x9d) and claiming videos that incorporate UMG\xe2\x80\x99s recordings

Manage and assess the accuracy of sound recording-related data in CMS

Review videos that have been automatically claimed as UMG property by YouTube\xe2\x80\x99s Content ID system and determine the accuracy of those claims

Track uses of the UMG catalogue and take appropriate steps to evaluate and take action on any infringing videos

Work with UMG repertoire owners, distributed labels to guarantee the satisfactory use of their recordings, as well as with third-parties to resolve claim disputes and ownership conflicts

Field inquiries from YouTube users regarding unauthorized exploitations of UMG content and provide detailed rationale explaining the removal of any user-uploaded video

Communicate with other rights holders to resolve disputes and conflicts relating to the ownership of UMG recordings

Surface any issues encountered while using the CMS tool and UMG internal systems to team operations lead and coordinate to develop solutions

Engage with other UMG departments as needed, helping to ensure that all stakeholders are aware of our claiming activities

Provide UMG staff and/or stakeholders with detailed reports highlighting relevant analytics supplied by YouTube, including summaries of monetized and blocked videos

Handle requests in YouTube Operations mailbox on Thursday evenings to ensure proper claiming of new releases

Bring your VIBE:

Skills/Abilities:

Familiarity with Universal\xe2\x80\x99s artists and catalogue, ability to creatively search for UGC using UMG\xe2\x80\x99s content

Experience using new media and social networks, specifically YouTube

YouTube content management or claiming experience preferred

Superior organizational skills and task management

Proficiency in Excel, Word and Google Sheets

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Passion for music and technology

Forward thinking and ambitious; ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Experience:

Experience in new media and social networks, specifically YouTube

1-2 years at a music or entertainment company, digital platform, social network, rights management firm, preferred

Rights management or copyright experience, a plus

Education:

College degree preferred

YouTube certification, a plus

Perks Playlist:

Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

2-weeks paid Winter Break

10 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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Job Category: Royalties & Copyright

Salary Range: $33,700 - $51,590

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

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