Music Copyright Specialist

Position Summary: 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.

About Orfium: Orfium is a leader in music copyright management and technology solutions, dedicated to empowering creators and rights holders. We utilize cutting-edge software to streamline licensing, reporting, and rights management processes for our partners in the music industry.

Our mission is to provide transparency and efficiency in music monetization, ensuring artists and rights holders receive the recognition and compensation they deserve.

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.

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.