Music Copyright Specialist

The Music Copyrights Specialist - YouTube is responsible for identifying user-generated content on YouTube that contains unlicensed uses of copyrighted music, and to “claim” them on behalf of the proper copyright owners. This role requires knowledge of current popular trends and the ability to identify and keep up with “viral” culture.

Salary: Hourly rate: $23/hr.

A few things about ORFIUM

Orfium is the global technology leader solving the entertainment industry’s biggest challenges around digital music and broadcast rights management, cue sheets, data, and reporting.

We’re transforming the entertainment ecosystem with industry-leading software and music reporting solutions so that whenever music is played in the world, Orfium is working behind the scenes to support its customers to track it, deliver the data, and help creators, rights holders, and media companies report and monetize the usage.

Orfium works with some of the largest music and entertainment companies in the world including Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Ingrooves, Red Bull, and many more! Our team of 700+ operates from locations including LA, London, Dublin, Sofia, Tokyo, Sri Lanka and Athens.

We’re music lovers, developers, data scientists and designers - all working together to improve the entertainment industry for everyone. Our people are passionate, dedicated and constantly innovating. We’re committed to creating a fair and transparent working environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves.

We are looking for talented people to join our team who are passionate about making a difference!

Requirements

Duties/Responsibilities

• Identify melodies and lyrics with the ability to analyze intricate audio. 
• Identify and claim videos using copyrighted music through YouTube’s content management system.
• Identify valuable trends through research and claim performance analysis.
• Ensure accurate claims by staying up-to-date on client and YouTube rules.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of claiming strategies to stay on top of platform changes and pop trends.
• Understand social media algorithms to identify and capitalize on trending topics and content
• Monitor personal revenue goals and track performance.
• Utilize provided applications and extensions to streamline the claiming process.
• Support the policing of piracy and copyright infringement by monitoring the unauthorized exploitation of our client’s copyrights. 
• Remain up to date with industry topics and music. 
• Fulfill any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your team lead.

Qualifications

• A musical ear and a passion for music
• Thorough understanding of current pop culture with a keen awareness of and ability to spot viral trends
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; extremely detail-oriented.
• Exhibits professional demeanor and sound judgment.
• Follow up on delegated assignments through completion.
• Self-starter, who takes initiative and is resourceful; takes ownership of tasks and projects.
• Ability to adjust to changes of the industry, new guidelines made either internally or by our clients
• Ability to multitask and prioritize; works well under pressure.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Excellent typing and computer skills, including in Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Advanced computer experience: Microsoft Word Excel, Internet search, YouTube, Google trends.

• Extreme attention to detail, data-driven, excellent communication skills, and a self-starter.
• High school diploma required, preferred BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university. 

Benefits

🚀 You'll get to work into one of the up-and-coming tech companies in the Music Industry.

🏠 Hybrid work model

💰 Competitive salary & Stock Options plan.

🏥 Private Health & Life Insurance.

🌴 Extra Days Off.

💻 Latest tech equipment.

ORFIUM is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without unlawful regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other local legally protected characteristic.