Copyright Assistant, part-time

Penguin Random House; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the music industry is seeking a part-time Copyright Assistant to join their team in London. The role offers a unique opportunity for those passionate about music publishing and provides essential support to the copyright team through song data management and administrative tasks. Ideal for candidates looking to kickstart their careers in a dynamic and creative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• First class communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input and update song data in copyright management systems.
• Assist with updating copyright records and metadata.
• Participate in data cleanup projects to correct existing data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Copyright Assistant, Part-time (14 hours per week)

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Copyright Assistant to join our Copyright team. This is an incredible opportunity for an individual with a passion for music and a desire to learn about the intricacies of music publishing copyright. As a Copyright Assistant, you will provide essential support to the wider Copyright team by assisting with song entry, data cleanup, system updates and various administrative tasks. This is a junior-level role, ideal for someone looking to start their career in the music industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Song Entry and Maintenance - Accurately input and update song data in BMG's copyright management systems. This includes song titles, songwriter information, publisher details, and other relevant metadata.
• System Updates and Maintenance -Assist with updating copyright records in our systems to reflect accurate ownership information, metadata details, contractual data, and other changes.
• Data Cleanup Projects -Participate in data cleanup projects to identify and correct errors or inconsistencies in existing copyright data.
• Email Communications Support -Assisting with drafting and sending email communications to internal and external stakeholders.Monitoring the Copyright team's inbox, flagging urgent items, and responding to routine enquiries.
• General administrative support to the Copyright team

Your Profile:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• First class communication and interpersonal skills.

Familiarity with music publishing, copyright and collection societies is advantageous but not essential.

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!

Founded in 2008, BMG reimagined the relationship between music companies, songwriters, and artists by offering fairer contracts, greater creative freedom, and unparalleled transparency in royalties and licensing. Now the fourth-largest music company in the world, BMG combines human creativity with cutting-edge technology to connect music with global audiences.

With 20 offices across 13 key markets, BMG represents more than three million songs and recordings, including some of the most iconic catalogs and works from leading artists and songwriters such as The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, George Harrison, Blondie, and more. BMG is wholly owned and privately held by the international media, services, and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the entertainment company RTL Group and the trade book publisher Penguin Random House.

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we are dedicated to ensuring that candidates with disabilities are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Therefore, we guarantee an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. Please note – there may be exceptional circumstances where the volume of applicants means we cannot interview all eligible candidates. If you have any questions about the Guaranteed Interview Scheme or would like to confirm your eligibility, please reach out to us at [e-mail] .

Country:United Kingdom

State/Region:London

City: London

Postal Code:SW1V 2SA

Job ID: 281232

Date: 9 Jul 2025

Location:

London, LND, GB, SW1V 2SA

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