Content Protection Representative

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Role: Content Protection Representative (W/E Coverage)

Location: UK Based Remote

Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Five days per week (incl. one weekend day)

Universal Music Groups 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 worlds largest record label.

The Content Protection department provides support to all UMG (Universal Music Group) 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 Representativeyou 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.

Primary Job Functions:

• Assess & review online uses of UMG digital and physical assets (including publishing) to detect infringement of our rights.

• Handling inquiries from our internal business units and labels.

• Work with our international trade groups to enforce our rights.

• Staying abreast of digital trends related to the recording industry.

Experience Required:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional qualification

• Relevant work experience in either Music industry or Digital Media Entertainment Technology or related fields.

• Familiarity with anti-piracy copyright or trademarks preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook Word and Excel.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Highly organized 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 organizational skills including follow-through and execution.

• Exceptional communication skills both verbal & written.

• A passion for music and digital music platforms.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Fluency in a second language (preferably Russian German French or Mandarin).

• Advanced knowledge of Office 365 including Excel.

• Experienced in working with large datasets and / or databases including SQL language.

• Excellent presentation skills (e.g. PowerPoint) along with a willingness to speak publicly amongst peers and senior managers.

• Demonstratable technical knowledge of music creation distribution and data.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Just So You Know

The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholders specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent definitive and exhaustive statement.

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