Music Copyright Specialist - Batch 26
AI Summary
A Music Copyright Specialist identifies unlicensed music on YouTube, places accurate claims to protect artists’ rights, and ensures creators are paid, while monitoring trending music and catalog discrepancies.
About this role
About Us
We are a global technology leader transforming the music and entertainment industry through advanced rights management and data solutions. With 450+ team members across Los Angeles, London, Dublin, Athens, Colombo, Sofia, and Tokyo, we partner with top-tier clients including Sony Music Publishing, Warner Music Group, Disney, Warner Chappell, and Kobalt. Our core mission is to help music creators, rights holders, and media companies track, manage, and monetize their catalogs across platforms like YouTube, META and TikTok, while rapidly expanding our product offering to solve more complex problems across the music and entertainment industry. At Orfium, you’ll join a passionate, international team of developers, designers, scientists, and music lovers, all working together in a flexible, hybrid environment where innovation, openness, and ownership are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking forward to meeting with you!
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Why Join Us?
Gain hands-on experience in the global music tech industry and become an expert in YouTube’s Content Management System and digital rights management.
Role
Turn your love for music into a career!
As a Music Copyright Specialist, you’ll explore YouTube to spot unlicensed songs, remixes, and soundtracks. Protect artists’ rights, place accurate claims, and ensure creators get paid ,all while staying on top of trending music and viral hits. This is your chance to combine your passion for music with a dynamic, fast-paced role that makes a real impact in the digital music world.
What You’ll Do
- Identify and claim client assets in YouTube videos using your aural skills and place precise claims.
- Ensure all actions align strictly with YouTube’s latest copyright policies and internal guidelines.
- Deep-dive into music databases to verify composers and ownership.
- Work closely with your supervisors to report trends, catalog discrepancies, and claiming strategies.
- Drive revenue accumulation through meticulous asset management.
Requirements
- GCE A/Ls or GCE O/Ls with a relevant certificate or diploma
- 6 months to 1 year of working experience in preferably in music, or a related field
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in MS Office and G Suite
- Extremely detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy
- Excellent research and listening skills to identify music across various genres and formats
- Positive, team-oriented attitude with a passion for learning about digital rights
- Flexible and comfortable with extended hours and long periods analyzing YouTube content
Benefits
💰 Above-market-rate pay with exciting, uncapped commissions.
🏠 Enjoy the benefits of hybrid work within a performance-driven culture.
🏥 Private health and life insurance to keep you covered, with spectacle coverage included
💻 The latest tech and gear to stay productive and creative
🌍 Join a global, inclusive team with offices across the globe
🎵 Music first vibe where listening to tracks all day counts as work
🏆 Work with legends and handle catalogs for the world’s biggest stars
🚀 Flexible environment that values ideas and innovation
EEO / Accommodation
At Orfium, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates—regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re here to ensure you have a comfortable and fair experience every step of the way.
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