Careers at Kobalt
COPYRIGHT ASSISTANTS
Kobalt Music Publishing is seeking talented candidates to join our market leading administrative team.
We are currently looking for:
Junior Copyright Assistants to help manage Kobalt's catalogue within the following territories:
- Scandinavia (Fluent Swedish is essential for this role. Proficiency in other Scandinavian languages is advantageous.)
- Spain (Fluent Spanish is essential for this role. Proficiency in Portuguese is advantageous)
An interest in music or copyright is advantageous.
BACKGROUND
A great opportunity to work for a leading Independent Music Publisher as part of our global copyright department. The primary responsibilities of the role are registering claims to songs at the relevant collection agencies worldwide and processing the royalties which result from the exploitation of those songs. This enables us to collect and distribute royalties due to the copyright owners. These are office-based, junior administrative roles that will require hardworking, detail-oriented and organised individuals. In return, the role offers an unparalleled grounding in the publishing industry.
KEY DUTIES
- The processing of new works and agreements as Kobalt acquires rights to new catalogues
- Working with the relevant agencies to ensure our works and agreements are registered correctly in the territories.
- Ensuring works and agreements are registered at the collection societies.
- Handling song disputes and duplicate claims
- Dealing with general enquiries regarding our claims to works and the terms of our publishing agreements
- Processing royalty statements received from collection agencies.
- Analysing the royalties received to identify possible underpayment or delayed payment, and working with the agencies to resolve these issues.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Fluency in languages mentioned above
- Advanced computer skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
- Good level of numeracy
Desirable
- Proficiency in other languages
- Prior administrative experience particularly in the use of databases
- Knowledge of Music Publishing and/or copyright
SPECIFICS
Job Title: Copyright Assistant
Location: Waterloo, London
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Hours: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Status: Permanent
CONTACT
Please email CV plus covering letter to: jobs@kobaltmusic.com
Please specify language skills in the body of the email when submitting the application.