Assistant, Global Licensing

at  BMG Rights Management Services UK Limited

COME AS YOU ARE.

As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.
All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.*BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’

LONDON

BMG is seeking a highly organised and proactive Assistant for our Global Licensing team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing our licensing processes, ensuring smooth operations and accurate information flow between various departments and third-party licensees.

NOW, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!
• Flexible working opportunities.
• 6 months full pay for all parents regardless of gender and sexual orientation.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Annual gig allowance.
• Artist showcases.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Subscription to Headspace.
• Give As You Earn Scheme .
• Excellent development opportunities.
• A fun and sociable office environment.
  Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!
  BMG - est. 2008 - is the world’s fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG’s pitch is unique - a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG’s 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.
  BMG’s fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com
  We want all applicants to perform to their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident organisation and committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), if you would like to discuss the recruitment process with our recruitment team or if you would benefit from other reasonable adjustments please call +44 7909409082 or email career.uk@bmg.com.
  As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we’re part of the offer an interview scheme. This is where disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can opt in to get to the next recruitment stage.
  We are happy to discuss the possibility of reduced hours, hybrid working, or flexible start and finish times We can’t always accommodate every request, but we do promise not to judge you for asking

• Providing assets, including masters, label copy and artwork to third party licensees in an efficient and timely manner.
• Dealing with the respective Catalogue Squads and international teams to ensure licenses are approved internally.
• Ensuring that all licenses are logged into the Licensing Module accurately and efficiently. The Module ensures that the royalty and accounts teams are able to access information and distribute royalty revenue accordingly.
• Assisting the royalty and accounts teams with relevant licensing information for the purpose of income tracking.
• Dealing with new licensing inquiries and ensuring they are directed to the appropriate Licensing Manager or other teams.
• Assisting with the licensing of third party repertoire to BMG for inclusion on our own releases, including set-up with the Licensing Module and ensuring the royalties team are provided with up to date information.
• Maintaining licensing marketing assets, including repertoire and catalogue information and listings.
• Assisting members of the Licensing Team on a day-to-day basis.