Rights Review Specialist - Temporary

Job Description

Rights Review Specialist - Temporary

Job Title: Rights Review Specialist - Temporary
A little bit about our team:
The Global Catalog Research and Rights Administration Group is a subdivision of Rhino Entertainment Company's Business & Legal Affairs Department and is responsible for researching WMG's rights to exploit its existing catalog recordings in response to queries from Rhino, WMG Global Catalog, and WMG's Synch and Master Use Licensing Groups. The Research Group is also responsible for managing the various internal systems used for rights administration across WMG's vast catalog.
Your role:
In this three-month temporary assignment, the Rights Review Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of our data for our labels' recording, distribution, and licensing agreements upon which all of our departments rely on. You'll work directly with Global Catalog Business Affairs and WMG label data teams to clarify key terms and help answer questions from all levels around the company.
Here you'll get to:
• Review chain of title documents and conduct music rights research in order to resolve rights inquiries using a variety of internal and external systems.
• Work with various WMG teams to apply research findings to resolve conflicting claims of rights at DSPs including SoundExchange and YouTube.
• Work with label attorneys and rights administration staff to confirm interpretations of contract language and apply standard contractual business practices.
About you:
• 3-5 years' experience in contract administration or rights management preferred.
• Firsthand experience interpreting and summarizing various types of entertainment contracts including recording deals, license agreements, and catalog buyouts.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and music industry knowledge.
We'd love it if you also had:
• A passion for the intersection of music, business law, and technology.
• Previous experience with SalesForce or similar data management systems
• Familiar with the recorded music industry as well as related legal issues.
About us:
Warner Music Group is all about our people. We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and the people behind the music, every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart from the rest of the industry by embracing a philosophy of innovation that is part of our company's DNA.
Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the biggest forces in music today.
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds, Major Sound.

This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration, which is essential for talent development and strong working relationships. #LI-Onsite Fixed Rate: $35.00 Fixed Rate
Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Links to relevant documents:
2026 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf
EVerify Participation Poster.pdf
Right To Work .pdf

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-eokvk0-18-97-14-87-42 in your application.