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.

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.

• 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. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not directly supervise. 

Essential Work & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

• Available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and a minimum of 5 days per week. 
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• EAP: Employees have access to a confidential support service provided through our relationship with Guardian.
• Parental Leave

• Sick Time: Employees accrue 80 hours of paid sick time per year. Sick time is not paid out upon termination.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Salaried Exempt Employees: Flexible Time Off policy (unlimited PTO with manager approval)
  Hourly Non-Exempt Employees: 15 days of vacation per year, accrued and paid out upon termination if unused

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Pet Insurance
  
  Salary range: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour + comisson.
  

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, Tokyo and Athens.

Orfium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.