Assistant, Copyright

Kobalt Music; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in music publishing is seeking a detail-oriented Copyright Assistant to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves ensuring accurate claims to the catalogue are sent globally, collaborating with various departments, and resolving data issues. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational and communication skills, along with a genuine passion for music publishing. Join a company that champions diversity and creativity, offering competitive compensation and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Packages

Professional Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusiveness Initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential for this role.
• Experience working with large data sets and Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate claims to the catalogue are sent globally.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve data issues.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Tech-savvy

Tools

Excel

Job description

Kobalt Music’s Publishing department is looking for a strong administrator with excellent organisational and communication skills to join the Copyright team in London. The team is responsible for the first stages of Kobalt's copyright processes, ensuring the rights to our clients’ songs are delivered to Collection Societies around the world.

You'll be joining a collaborative and dedicated team working in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment where a high level attention to detail is essential. We are also looking for organisational and prioritisation skills, as well as an inquisitive and curious mindset and in return you get to work with a team and organisation where your ideas and suggestions on how to maximise value for our clients are always welcome.

WHAT DOES A COPYRIGHT ASSISTANT AT KOBALT DO?

• You ensure that claims to our catalogue are accurately sent globally, collaborating with internal departments when needed.
• You help deliver work and agreement registrations to Collection Societies (PRS, ASCAP etc.) as well as sub-publishers (third-party publishers that handle Kobalt’s repertoire in some countries) in order for our clients’ catalogue to be claimed on global databases
• You collaborate and communicate with internal departments and some external contacts in order to gather information and resolve issues with our data in order to register our catalogue

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• You are an excellent communicator with a high level of written and spoken English.
• You are a self-starter with strong organisation/prioritisation skills as well as a problem solving and detail-driven mind-set.
• You are tech-savvy, analytical & have experience working with Excel crunching numbers or working with large data sets.
• You have strong communication skills: the duties require a very high level of communication internally and externally.
• Most importantly, you have a genuine interest in music publishing, and especially Copyright.

If this sounds like you, then please share your story by filling out the application below. To get you in the right mood, have a listen here to songs by our talented creators, especially curated to get you in the right mood when looking for the next challenge!

WHY CHOOSE US?

At Kobalt we’ve prioritized creators since we first started in 2000. Our music services and the technology we’ve built helps make the industry more fair and rewarding for artists.

We’re trusted by some of the world’s biggest names like Doja Cat, Kali Uchis, Phoebe Bridgers and Sam Fender and songwriters such as Simon Aldred (Rag N Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr. (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, The Snuts).

We thrive on creativity and are committed to championing diversity. We’re dedicated to inclusiveness and provide all the resources and benefits you need to grow your career and reach your potential. We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and an entrepreneurial culture that makes working here not just fun, but also rewarding.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. A full DBS check will be conducted on acceptance of the offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.