Coordinator, Copyright

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

How we LEAD:

Universal Music Publishing Group is searching for a Copyright Coordinator to help support their Latin American Regional Admin Team.

How you'll CREATE:

• Will be contacting our writer and publishing clients to request delivery of new song information and register these new songs into our system. You will research incomplete data and liaise with our A&R as needed to finalize registrations.
• Will review the song schedules of newly signed writers for accuracy and will research song status at the databases of CMOs to ensure registrations are correct.
• Will assist in resolving song disputes and overclaims with clients and external parties.
• Create, maintain and update song delivery list of writer catalogues and review songwriters contracts for fulfilments status.
• Will maintain our client roaster and update their contact information.
• Onboard new clients and help them navigate our royalty portal UMPG Windows.
• Answer external and internal song inquiries.
• Routinely send information to our mechanical licensing, film and TV licensing, digital copyright and global administration departments.
• Assist the department with administrative duties as required.

Bring your VIBE:

• Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish with impeccable oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess meticulous and exceptional attention to details, especially with numbers.
• Proficient and entering large amount of data in spreadsheets and skilled in Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint), with strong internet researching capabilities.
• Customer-service oriented: polite and courteous manner, strong interpersonal skills for interacting with stakeholders at all levels, both internally within UMPG and externally with our clients and the music marketplace in general.
• Analytical problem solver.
• Cooperative and enthusiastic team player and collaborator. Organized and calm under pressure, strong project management skills, able to juggle and prioritize multiple projects within short turnovers times.
• Ability to learn quicky, maintain focus and be resourceful in resolving roadblocks.
• Takes responsibility and ownership of tasks exhibiting excellent follow-through.
• A love and deep understanding of Latin music.
• 0-1 year of experience (basic understanding of music publishing a plus).
• AA or higher preferred.

Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
  • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break
  • 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

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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Job Category:

Royalties & Copyright

Salary Range:

$36,800-$51,400

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.