Senior Content Protection Representative

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  Group’s  Content  Protection  team  has  an  exciting  opportunity  available  for a Senior Content Protection Representative, unlike any other, that will play a junior but pivotal role in combating IP (Intellectual Property) theft at the world's largest music company. 

The Content Protection department provides support to all UMG (Universal Music Group) labels and business units worldwide, across multiple time zones. The environment is often fast-paced and allows for opportunities to work on a diverse array of projects related to the management of audio and video content, as well as many other areas of our digital and physical workstreams. This role will suit a dynamic individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for recorded music and technology. 

As  a  Senior  Content  Protection  Representative,  you  will  primarily  be  responsible  for  reviewing and  assessing  UMG  content  using  a  variety  of  internal  and  external  technologies  as  well  as assisting with the supervision of junior team members.

Bring your VIBE:

•2-4+ years’ work experience in either Music industry or Digital Media, Entertainment, Technology or related fields.

•2-3 years’ experience within anti-piracy, copyright, or trademark infringement.

•1-2 years’ experience either supervising or managing others in a prior role.

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel/Google Sheets, PowerPoint.

Education

:•Bachelor’s degree required

Required Skills/Abilities:

•Highly organized with demonstrated attention to detail.

•Self-starter with an ability to work both independently AND with others as a member of a team.

•Demonstrated ability to supervise and review the work of others.

•Significant understanding of digital technologies, especially music platforms and mobile apps.

•Strong organizational skills including follow-through and execution.

•Exceptional communication skills, both verbal & written.

•Excellent presentation skills (e.g. PowerPoint) along with a willingness to speak publicly amongst peers and senior managers.

•Passion for music and digital music platforms!

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

•Fluency in a second language, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, or Portuguese.

•Understanding of and facility with Excel/Google Sheets, Google Analytics or other analytics tools.

•Experience in development and/or database management (able to work with HTML, Java, Python, SQL, or other common programming languages).

How you’ll CREATE:

• Provide support to Team Lead, where necessary.

•Serve as a backup to the Team Lead, during absences.

•Assist in the organization & management of team projects:

• Communicating rulesets & policies.

• Fielding questions posed by junior members of the team.

• Collating reports on project progress for Senior Managers.

• Conducting presentations and group updates, related to assigned team projects.

•Assist in training of new team members.

•Assess & review online uses of UMG & UMPG copyrighted works, to ensure compliance with our corporate policies. 

•Action unauthorized uses of UMG & UMPG copyrighted works, where deemed necessary. 

•Staying informed & abreast of digital trends, related to the recording industry.

Additional Information:

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