Ip Protection Specialist

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 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.

Universal Music Group’s Content Protection & Anti-Piracy department has an exciting opportunity available for a Content Protection Representative to support the execution of UMGs (Universal Music Group) global content protection strategies and to assist in the enforcement of UMGs copyrights worldwide. UMGs content protection department is unlike any other and this is a chance to play a pivotal role against IP (Intellectual Property) theft in the world's largest record label.

The Content Protection department provides support to all UMG (Universal Music Group) labels and business units worldwide and across 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. This role requires the successful applicant to work Monday to Friday to better support the release life cycle.

As an IP Protection Specialist, you will primarily be responsible for reviewing and assessing UMG content using a variety of internal and external technologies. Full training will be provided in the physical, digital, and technical operations of the music business.

Primary Job Functions:

- Assess & review online uses of UMG digital and physical assets (including publishing), to detect, analyze and enforce infringement of our rights.
- Handling inquiries from our internal business units and labels.
- Working with our international trade groups, labels and other stakeholders to enforce our rights.
- Staying abreast of digital trends related to the recording industry.

Experience Required:

- 0-1+ years' work experience in either Music industry or Digital Media, Entertainment, Technology, or related fields.
- Familiarity with anti-piracy, copyright, or trademarks preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Excellent English language skills (speaking, reading and writing)

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent professional qualification.

Required Skills/Abilities:

- Highly organized with a demonstrated attention to detail
- Good knowledge of UMGs artists (both regional and international).
- Self-starter with an ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational skills including follow-through and execution
- Exceptional communication skills both verbal & written.
- A passion for music and digital music platforms.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

- Fluency in English
- Fluency in a second language (preferably Russian, German, French, or Mandarin).
- Advanced knowledge of Office 365 including Excel.
- Experienced in working with large datasets and / or databases including SQL language.
- Excellent presentation skills (e.g., PowerPoint) along with a willingness to speak publicly amongst peers and senior managers
- Demonstratable knowledge of internet technologies

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

About us:
Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.

Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans.

UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world.

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