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Head of Copyright

BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Limited

Head of Copyright

Salary Not Specified

BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Limited, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 29 Jun | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d7a4728b7d7843df85257e20228e6808

Full Job Description

  • Lead and develop the Copyright team for BMG UK.

  • Establish and report KPIs, improve workflows, and standardise processes with other BMG territories.

  • Maintain and develop relationships with partners including writers, clients, artists, performing rights organizations, sub-publisher partners, and industry organizations.

  • Oversee BMG's UK Copyright team in areas such as song delivery, sample clearance, copyright administration, counterclaims, neighboring rights administration, and sub-publishing network management.

  • Identify areas of potential income growth for client catalogues

  • Oversee the management of any significant client inquiries to ensure timely resolution.

  • Liaise regularly with BMG's UK publishing team in relation to all copyright matters

  • Conduct regular data analysis for BMG UK's finance team related to UK publishing deals and sub-publishing deals.

  • Oversee the active management of sub-publishers and related vendors in non-affiliate territories, including contract negotiations and maintaining knowledge of the copyright landscape.

  • Contribute to strategic initiatives and play an active part in the UK business Senior Leadership Team and the UK Rights and Royalties management team.

    Advanced Excel skills.

  • Experience with tracking and collaboration tools (such as Jira).

  • Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong contract interpretation skills.

  • Significant experience of managing people and leading teams.

  • Previous experience working in a publisher, trade organisation, or PRO.

    Join BMG's leadership team and be at the forefront of our copyright and administration operations. We are seeking a talented Head of Copyright to lead and develop our copyright team, ensuring seamless processes and strong partnerships across the industry., BMG - est. 2008 - is the world's fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG's pitch is unique - a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG's 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.


    • BMG's fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com

  • 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!

  • Flexible working opportunities.

  • 6 months full pay for all parents regardless of gender and sexual orientation.

  • Subsidised gym membership.

  • Private Health Insurance.

  • Competitive pension scheme.

  • Annual gig allowance.

  • Artist showcases.

  • Cycle to work scheme.

  • Season Ticket Loan

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

  • Subscription to Headspace.

  • Give As You Earn Scheme .

  • Excellent development opportunities.

  • A fun and sociable office environment.