Copyright Assistant

About Sentric and Believe

Sentric, acquired by Believe in 2023, is a pioneering independent music publisher catering to self-releasing songwriters with transparent and fair publishing agreements. The recent launch of Believe Music Publishing provides comprehensive services from publishing administration to customized publishing contracts. The combined team supports a diverse clientele of artists, songwriters, record labels, and catalogue owners to ensure proper royalty collection.

With cutting-edge technology and a people-centered approach, the workforce comprises over 160 publishing professionals globally, including more than 15 Sync experts spanning North America and Europe, and specialized teams in Creative, Revenue Optimization, Royalties, Legal, and Copyright.

Believe is a worldwide artist development company operating in over 50 countries with a workforce exceeding 2,000 employees. It offers a full spectrum of services, such as audience development, publishing, marketing, and distribution. Believe emphasizes independence and innovation by combining local knowledge with a global technology platform, with strategic digital service partnerships. The company’s brands—Nuclear Blast, naïve, TuneCore, Groove Attack, Sentric, AllPoints, and Byond—have generated over 800 billion streams in 2024 and earned 70+ industry accolades.

Job Summary and Location

The Copyright Assistant role is based in Liverpool and is a permanent position reporting to the Copyright Manager. The position supports the Copyright Communications Team by managing clients’ copyrights and liaising with collection societies, publishers, and interested parties to administer copyrights globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to basic copyright inquiries from clients, other publishers, and Performing Rights Organisations.
• Support resolution of copyright conflicts and counterclaims.
• Assist with data enrichment tasks within the copyright management system.
• Participate in account audit processes.
• Support claims processes for works on online platforms.
• Help the wider Copyright Communications Team by managing related queries.
• Contribute to special projects initiated by the Rights team, Client Managers, or Director of Rights, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Provide ad hoc assistance to cover leave or workload peak times.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and a meticulous approach to work.
• Strong prioritization, organizational, and deadline management capabilities.
• Advanced numeracy skills and ability to handle large datasets.
• Familiarity with basic Excel functions is advantageous.
• Preferable to have foundational knowledge of the music publishing sector.

Personal Attributes and Experience

• Positive and proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with artists and business partners at various levels.
• Team-oriented approach geared towards successful outcomes.
• Professionalism in handling song disputes and duplication claims.
• Determination to complete assignments with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prior administrative experience is beneficial.
• Either educational background or work experience in music publishing is desirable.

Additional Information and Benefits

• The company fosters a diverse, inclusive environment welcoming all backgrounds, beliefs, and identities.
• A commitment to employee growth through personalized training and coaching.
• Hybrid working policy requiring attendance in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• Starting at 25 annual leave days, increasing with service (28 days at 3 years, 30 days at 5 years).
• Additional leave benefits include a day off for your birthday and one day off annually to move house.
• Employer pension contributions matching up to 10% salary via salary sacrifice.
• Life Assurance and Group Income Protection Plan coverage.
• Optional private medical insurance available as a benefit in kind.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Program with mental health resources including digital sessions with psychologists via Eutelmed.
• Employee Ambassador program dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, wellbeing, and environmental impact initiatives.

Eligibility

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom. Applications from individuals lacking this eligibility will not be considered.