Trust & Safety - UGC Right & Claims Manager

Revelator Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the music industry as a UGC Rights & Claims Manager. This critical role involves protecting music assets, managing copyright claims across UGC platforms, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Be part of a dynamic team that leverages technology to enhance music distribution and rights management.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Dynamic working environment with global clients

Impactful role in protecting music assets

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing music rights and copyright claims, especially in UGC contexts.
• Understanding of global copyright laws, DMCA, and platform-specific guidelines.
• Proven ability to evaluate infringement claims and identify problematic content.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies for compliant use of music assets on UGC platforms.
• Oversee copyright enforcement workflows and issue resolutions.
• Utilize data analytics to track and report on claims and monetization opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Attention to Detail

Strong Organizational Skills

Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

Adaptability

Initiative & Ambition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Music Business, or a related field

Tools

SQL

Spreadsheets

Basic scripting

Job description

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About Revelator:

Revelator is a leading provider of business solutions for the music industry. Our all-inclusive B2B platform, API, and web3 infrastructure enhance efficiency in music distribution, financial reporting, and simplify royalty operations. We offer a wide range of services, including catalog management, supply chain, income tracking, rights management, and business intelligence. By leveraging our innovative solutions, music businesses can easily navigate the evolving landscape and capitalize on new opportunities.

Job description:

We are seeking an experienced UGC Rights & Claims Manager with a background in music rights and user-generated content (UGC) platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, protecting, and leveraging our music assets across UGC platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Meta, as well as enforcing compliance with each platform's content policies. You will mentor and train junior staff, as well as work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure our copyrights are respected, address infringement claims, and optimize monetization opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Rights Management Policy and Compliance
   • Develop and implement internal policies and workflows to ensure compliant use of music assets on UGC platforms (YouTube Content ID, Meta Rights Manager, TikTok MediaMatch).
   • Oversee copyright enforcement workflows on UGC platforms.
   • Perform asset reviews to identify potential violations.
   • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of platform-specific dispute resolution.
   • Proactively identify new and emerging platforms or technologies to expand music rights protection and monetization.
2. Claims Management and Dispute Resolution
   • Manage all issue resolutions.
   • Evaluate incoming infringement claims for validity; handle counter-claims and appeals on platforms' disputes dashboards.
   • Collaborate with legal counsel on complex cases and escalate to litigation or settlement when necessary.
3. Partnership and Stakeholder Collaboration
   • Act as the primary liaison with UGC platform representatives.
   • Collaborate with other internal teams on all related topics: KYC, client trust score, etc.
   • Manage and train junior colleagues.
4. Data Analysis and Reporting
   • Utilize platform analytics to track performance of claimed or monetized content; provide insights on revenue, audience engagement, and infringement trends.
   • Compile regular reporting on compliance, claims resolutions, and emerging risk areas for senior management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Music Business, or a related field.
• Industry Knowledge: Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing music rights and copyright claims (especially in the context of UGC platforms) and hands-on experience with Content ID systems. A Proven ability to evaluate infringement claims and identify problematic content.
• Legal Mindset: Understanding of global copyright laws, DMCA, basic legal considerations and platform-specific guidelines for YouTube, TikTok, and Meta.
• Data Analysis & Manipulation Skills: Competence in the use of a variety of tools to analyze and manipulate data, such as SQL, spreadsheets, basic scripting and AI.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical Mindset: An ability to think through entirely novel cases and situations based on fundamental principles.
• Attention to Detail: The ability to identify nuances and weigh multiple factors.
• Strong Organizational Skills: A meticulous approach to record-keeping and documenting your work.
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Ability to mediate disputes while balancing enforcement with relationship management.
• Adaptability: Comfortable performing basic operational tasks as well as defining policies and workflows.
• Initiative & Ambition: You proactively identify areas of concern, seek ways to improve and scale operations, as well as expand our services.

Why Join Us?

Impactful Role: Your work will be critical across a number of key aspects of our operations: protecting our music assets, educating clients, blocking violative content and ensuring the integrity of our distribution.

Technological Leadership: Revelator is a leader in the development of software and technologies powering the operations of major music businesses.

Growth & Development: Opportunities to shape strategy, expand professional networks, and stay at the cutting edge of digital rights management.

Dynamic Environment: Work with a worldwide clientele, multiple internal teams and engage with major digital platforms representatives.