Manager, Global Copyright

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The Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world’s leading music company. We are committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our companies operate in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in over 60 countries. We identify and develop artists and songwriters, producing, distributing, and promoting the most commercially successful music globally.

About the role

We seek a highly motivated Music Publishing professional to join our Global Copyright team as a Manager. The role is based in Nashville, TN and reports to the Global Copyright Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating our global registration service to collection societies and partners, using our bespoke registration technology. They will also manage access to our copyright and royalty systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for copyright systems user access, ensuring appropriate provisioning and controls.
• Lead and manage quarterly user access reviews to be compliant.
• Create ad hoc CWR files, including handling of acknowledgment files.
• Monitor registration activity and deliver reporting insights to affiliates and clients.
• Collaborate with Global Digital and Global Royalty teams by delegating tasks as appropriate.
• Respond to inquiries from local offices, effectively triaging and routing requests to the appropriate teams.
• Prepare and ingest new catalog data files to support local copyright operations.
• Manage the UMPG registrations shared inbox, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Oversee scheduled copyright process control reports, including follow-ups and issue resolution.
• Contribute to additional projects and responsibilities in line with evolving business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a copyright administration role, preferably with a strong working knowledge of Common Works Registration formats, agreement registration, and related workflows.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate information to diverse audiences.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across Global Administration teams and local offices worldwide.
• A goal-oriented approach, demonstrating accountability and pride in achieving team, departmental, and organizational objectives while meeting deadlines.
• A highly organized and detail-oriented individual, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload efficiently to ensure consistent delivery of requirements.
• A genuine passion for music and a commitment to supporting songwriters, rightsholders, and the protection of intellectual property.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services.
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants.
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year).
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.
• A 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution.
• A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work, including Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees, 2-weeks paid Winter Break, and 10 Company 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. Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT. For more information, please click on the following links. E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish