Founded in 2008, BMG has become the fourth-largest music company worldwide. Our success and competitive edge are rooted in our founding values of fairness, transparency, and service. Our mission is clear: to empower artists and songwriters to maximize the potential of their songs and recordings in the digital era.
We are currently seeking a dynamic and motivated Manager (f/m/d) Copyright Data Services (Audiovisual) to join our Global Copyright Services team in Berlin. As the Manager of Copyright Data Services (Audiovisual), you will play a key role in driving our success in music publishing by ensuring that the song and music cue sheet data we receive from our clients for Film, TV- and other A-V productions is analyzed, prepared, processed, and ingested for accurate worldwide registration with collecting societies.
What you'll be doing
- Prepare audiovisual song data for global registration with collecting societies, ensuring compliance with music publishing standards
- Coordinate the conversion and digitization of cue sheets with third-party vendors
- Generate rolled-up cues to maintain comprehensive music data management
- Match and process song files to ensure the integrity and accuracy of music metadata
- Prepare audio-visual production load files for seamless ingestion into music publishing systems
- Operate and contribute to the development of our internal databases and workflow processes
- Collaborate with Data Stewards to automate audiovisual processing procedures
- Communicate effectively with internal colleagues across BMG's global offices
What you bring
- Significant experience in metadata management within the music industry, preferably at a music publisher or collecting society
- A profound understanding of music publishing operations and copyright administration
- Deep expertise in specific copyright rules for audiovisual repertoire and experience with cue sheet processing in a music publishing context
- Preferably, some initial experience in writing SQL queries and a good understanding of databases and filetypes such as CSV, JSON, CWR or AVR
- Familiarity with Python and data process automation skills are a plus
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German or other languages is an advantage
- Display sharp analytical skills for accurate data processing
- Balance meticulous attention to detail with efficiency
- Excel in self-management and effective time management
- Strong communication skills for clear and effective interactions
- A track record of successful teamwork, nurturing positive and productive collaborations
What We Offer
- A modern office in the heart of Berlin and flexible options for remote work
- Numerous benefits such as a free Deutschland job ticket, a reduced-price membership for Urban Sports, discounts for Bertelsmann employees etc.
- Ongoing training opportunities on our internal platforms BMG Campus and Bertelsmann University
- Long-term career opportunities for all employees
- A collaborative work environment with an open, appreciative community of people who all share the same passion for working with artists and songwriters
- Our unique corporate culture based on strong values and mutual support that make us a great team
This Is Us
As the great Kurt Cobain once said, "Come as you are." BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. We value diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity is deeply rooted in our core value of fairness, and we are committed to creating a truly inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. If you're good at what you do, come as you are! Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, we welcome you to join our team.
All applicants to BMG are treated equally - regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood, ethnic origin, color, nationality, religion or belief.
(BMG is publishing Kurt Cobain's catalog, including the 1992 single 'Come As You Are.')
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