Music Copyrights Specialist - YouTube

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote Salary: $22-24 Hourly Rate

Position Overview

The Music Copyrights Specialist - YouTube is responsible for identifying user-generated content on YouTube that contains unlicensed uses of copyrighted music and claiming 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.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to 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.

About Us

We are a global technology leader transforming the music and entertainment industry through advanced rights management and data solutions. With 700+ team members across offices in Los Angeles, London, Dublin, Athens, Sofia, Tokyo, and more, we partner with top-tier clients such as Sony Music Publishing, Warner Music Group, BBC, and Universal Music Publishing. Our mission is to help creators, rights holders, and media companies track, manage, and monetize content across platforms like YouTube and TikTok. At Orfium, you’ll join a passionate, international team of developers, designers, scientists, and music lovers, all working together in a flexible, hybrid environment where innovation, openness, and ownership are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking forward to meeting with you!

Benefits

• 🚀 You'll get to work in one of the up-and-coming tech companies in the Music Industry.
• 🏠 Hybrid work model.
• 💰 Competitive salary & Stock Options plan.
• 🏥 Private Health & Life Insurance.
• 🌴 Extra Days Off.
• 💻 Latest tech equipment.

Company Information

ORFIUM is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without unlawful regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other local legally protected characteristic.

Additional Details

• Department: Operations
• Published: 2025-07-14
• Remote: Yes