Copyright Specialist

Evaluate the validity, relevance, and sufficiency of evidence supporting copyright or licensing claims.

Assess competing rights claims and determine whether the available evidence supports keeping content online or taking further action.

Identify potential legal, contractual, and operational risks associated with disputed content.

Escalate complex or legally sensitive matters to the appropriate internal Legal or Rights Management teams.

Manage copyright disputes involving DSPs, clients, distributors, labels, publishers, artists, and third-party rights holders.

Communicate with relevant parties to clarify claims, obtain supporting evidence, and resolve conflicting ownership.

Prepare and submit documentation for appropriate actions, including takedowns, counter-notices, whitelisting, reinstatements, and claim withdrawals.

Track escalated cases through resolution and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up.

Support constructive resolution of disputes while ensuring decisions are based on available rights evidence and applicable policies.

Communicate clear findings, risks, and recommended actions to relevant stakeholders.

Support improvements to copyright verification processes, dispute workflows, SOPs, and documentation standards.

Experience: 5+ years in copyright operations, legal compliance, DMCA/DSA claims, or rights management within the music, digital media, or entertainment industry.

Copyright Knowledge: Strong understanding of global copyright frameworks, including DMCA, EU Copyright Directive/DSA, and music IP such as Master, Publishing, and neighboring rights.

Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to assess rights documentation, contractual terms, evidence, and legal/operational risks.

Communication: Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to draft clear, professional correspondence for clients, DSPs, rights holders, and legal representatives.

Dispute Resolution: Experience managing copyright claims, disputes, takedowns, counter-notices, and reinstatements.

Problem Solving: Strong critical thinking, judgment, and proactive approach to resolving complex rights issues.

Believe strongly promotes equal treatment regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.