At Warner Chappell Music (WCM) - the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG) - we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere. Our people and culture are at the epicenter of our company, and we are looking for team members who share our service-oriented mindset and have a passion for looking after our songwriters.

Job Title: Global Copyright Administrator (6 month FTC)

This position will require being in the office 4 days a week. We believe that an in-office presence is critical for talent development, collaboration and building strong relationships.

A little bit about our team:  

The Global Copyright Department is part of the Global Administration division that resides within WMG’s music publishing company Warner Chappell Music. The Global Copyright Department plays a crucial role in supporting the end to end music value chain at Warner Chappell Music, from registration to licensing, royalty collection and distribution to our valued writers and clients.

Your role:

We are looking for an organised, motivated and enthusiastic administrator to join the Global Copyright team. You will play an important role in the worldwide registration of our songwriter  copyright data and provide essential support to our rightsholders in delivering the very best in global  administration services. Working closely with local offices around the world, this global role focuses  on ensuring our rightsholders’ copyright data is correctly registered at CMO’s and DSP’s  internationally and that any issues that arise are resolved. We believe that people are at the core of  what we do and we are committed to professional development – at WCM you will have the opportunity to participate in a host of training activities, develop your skills and further your learning  about music publishing. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with an  interest in music publishing administration and project work who shares our passion for songwriters.

Here you’ll get to:

• Maintain accurate registrations of WCM’s catalogue worldwide. Assist in the delivery of  timely and accurate copyright data to CMOs, sub-publishers, online processing partners and  third-party licensees, ensuring weekly files are provided to 50+ recipients. 

• Identify and troubleshoot problems that may arise throughout the copyright registration  process, including the resolution of conflicts and disputes, as well as validation and rejection  errors at work and agreement level. 

• Deliver agreement registrations internationally. 

• Perform routine checks on high-profile works and catalogues registered with CMOs, identify  problems and work with local affiliates to resolve.

• Gather statistics and analyse results in order to assist global affiliates with achieving KPI  targets. 

• Work internationally by responding to queries from affiliate offices, sub-publishers and  societies to ensure timely distribution of royalties to our writers/clients. 

• Assist with internal testing and implementation of industry standard formats and processes,  including CWR, CAF, IAS and IRS. 

• Collaborate with colleagues to improve efficiencies across all areas of administration. 

• Carry out testing of new system enhancements and contribute to the ongoing development  of copyright and royalty system, client portal and royalty app. 

• Produce and maintain internal process documentation. 

• Attend and represent the Global Copyright team in regular meetings with our global affiliate  offices. 

• Work interdepartmentally, collaborating with colleagues in different departments to  streamline and improve overall administration processes. 

• Be responsible for ad-hoc projects that arise. 

About you:

• You have previous experience working within a similar role or a role with transferable skills.

• You have intuitive investigative skills. Ability to think beyond the immediate problem, join dots and think laterally.

• You are a natural problem solver able to identify, diagnose and resolve issues related to copyright. 

• You handle, process and verify large datasets with precision.

• You are exceptionally organised with meticulous attention to detail.

• You enjoy multi-tasking and know how to employ effective time-management, prioritisation and planning techniques to complete projects to deadlines.

• You enjoy working on projects and sharing your knowledge.

• You have knowledge of registration file formats (CWR, CAF, ACK) and their application.

• You are a flexible and constructive team player.

• You are comfortable setting your own priorities. You plan your workload effectively, seeking guidance where appropriate, to achieve deliverables, solve problems and complete tasks to deadlines.

• You have great communication skills. Confident speaking in team meetings and with people across the business at all levels. Keen to lead meetings where required.

• You have a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.  Prepared to work within a changing environment, open-minded and motivated to recommend changes that may benefit the business.

• You are a music lover who values creation and is passionate about servicing our songwriters and rightsholders.

We’d love it if you also had:

• A degree or equivalent qualification/experience.

• Previous experience working within a music company.

• Prince 2 or project/business analysis experience.

• Advanced Excel skills (Power Pivot, Power Query).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets using tools such as Alteryx, Python, SQL or Tableau.

• Ability to extract, process and verify large datasets with precision.

• An understanding of the end-to-end cycle of music publishing administration.

• Knowledge of society rules e.g. BIEM rules and reduced collection shares.

• Ability to design high-quality decks and visual materials using presentation platforms, such as Canva or Google Slides.

• A proactive approach to integrating Generative AI (e.g., Gemini) into everyday work to support and streamline daily tasks and overall productivity.

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About Us:

Before the fans and fame, the soundtracks and syncs, there is the song. And before the song comes the songwriter - the heart of an art form that defines generations, and the soul of our business. Songwriters are our inspiration; we are their partners, collaborators, and crusaders. Songwriters shape culture; and here at Warner Chappell Music we help hone their craft, build their careers, and protect their legacies. We value curiosity, collaboration, and commitment – which helps set us apart and helps us in our commitment and global service to our songwriters. We are Warner Chappell Music - where songwriters are heard.

As part of the larger Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:

• Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. 

• Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.

• Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.

WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone.  We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.

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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.

This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration, which is essential for talent development and strong working relationships. #LI-Onsite

WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or any other characteristic protected by law.