Copyright Manager – French-Speaking

Location: Paris or London (therefore you may see two versions of this job posting advertised)Contract terms: full-time, fixed term (1 year)Reporting to: Department Manager – Copyright & RegistrationsJob DescriptionLocal Writer Work SubmissionsWork between Copyright team(s), clients and industry partners to ensure correct supporting documentation is submitted in order to complete full registrations at SACEM for local writers.Counterclaim ResolutionLiaise with Copyright team(s), local publishers and local PRO to resolve all counterclaims that exist at designated PRO’s at both agreement and work level.Registration ChecksUse data analysis to identify any gaps in registrations and follow up with designated PROs to ensure registrations are in place for missing works.Post-Distribution AnalysisWork with Copyright and Royalties teams to understand distributions and liaise with designated PRO to ask questions where royalties are not meeting forecast expectations.Territorial ExpertiseUnderstand rules at designated PROs in relation to BIEM writers and be able to liaise with Client Management and Copyright teams to advise and answer queries.Provide additional assistance to our client management team in liaising with our local signings and providing support with client onboarding, where necessary.PRO EngagementWhere possible, attend all publisher briefings and sessions held by designated PROs in order to understand developments, feeding back information to Rights team and suggest changes to process where necessary or beneficial to maximising value of catalogue.Build sustainable relationships with key operational personnel within designated PROs to ensure a swift resolution to any issues that may arise.Be the first contact point for all communication from local PRO, resolving issues where possible and liaising between Copyright teams and local PRO where necessary.Local Industry EngagementBe Believe’s representative in country and engage with local music publisher association to raise profile of company within publishing community and keep on top of developments which publishing industry.Management ReportingReport back on all activity, issues and developments in local market to Rights team management at pre-determined times.Work with Rights team management to review KPIs set for designated PRO(s) and liaise with PRO to ensure that they hit expectations.QualificationsFluent FrenchAt least 2 years experience working within publishing copyright industryAdditional InformationWorking at Believe means having individual and collective impact in a fast-growing companyAt all stages of their careers, Believers are an important part of what we are doing: shaping the future of the music industry.We need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our clients: our international presence is an inspiring and enriching work environment for each one of us, with daily opportunities to connect with our colleagues all over the world.We have two hearts at Believe – our People and our Artists.We believe in THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE, who grow every day to develop their potential… We aim to provide our Believers with the best environment to thrive.ROCK THE JOBTailor-made training and coaching programRemote working policyA wellness program “Pauses” with many activities and animations in-houseAccess to Eutelmed, a digital mental health and well-being platform that allows you to speak with an experienced psychologistA healthy and eco-responsible company restaurantIndividual or family health insuranceA gym with free classesSING IN HARMONYAmbassador program: an employeevolunteering initiative dedicated to all Believers interested in having a positive impact on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion(DEI), wellbeing and the planet.Implementation of the sustainable mobility package “Forfait mobilité durable” => Reimbursement of up to 600€ for public transport/low carbon footprint5 calendar days 2nd parent leave with 100% pay (in addition to the legal paternity or adoption leave)We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We, therefore, welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr