Assistant, Copyright

Kobalt Music is looking for a highly organised and detail‑driven Copyright Assistant to join our Global Deliveries team in London. This role sits at the very start of Kobalt's copyright lifecycle and plays a critical part in ensuring our clients' songs are accurately registered and delivered to collection societies around the world.

You will be joining a collaborative, fast‑paced team where accuracy, curiosity and clear communication are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and building a strong foundation in music publishing within a company known for transparency, innovation and putting creators first.

Global Copyright Delivery – Ensure copyright claims for Kobalt’s catalogue are accurately delivered to collection societies worldwide, supporting the protection and monetisation of our clients’ works.

Registrations & Data Management – Prepare and submit work and agreement registrations to global collection societies (including PRS, ASCAP, BMI) and to sub‑publishers who administer Kobalt’s repertoire in specific territories.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work closely with internal teams across Copyright, Royalties, Client Relations and Tech to gather information, resolve data issues and ensure registrations are complete and accurate.

Issue Resolution – Investigate and resolve registration errors or data discrepancies, taking a proactive and methodical approach to problem solving.

Process Support & Improvement – Contribute to the ongoing development of team processes by flagging inefficiencies, suggesting improvements and supporting documentation where required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of English proficiency
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage deadlines in a busy environment
• A detail‑oriented and analytical mindset, with confidence working with data and large datasets
• Comfort using Excel, including data manipulation and basic analysis
• A proactive, self‑starting approach with a genuine curiosity about how things work
• A clear interest in music publishing and copyright, with a desire to build expertise in this area

In 1 month – You will understand Kobalt’s copyright delivery processes, tools and data flows, and be confidently supporting registrations under the guidance of the team.

In 3 months – You will be independently handling day‑to‑day registrations, resolving straightforward issues and collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders.

In 6 months – You will be a trusted member of the Global Deliveries team, consistently delivering accurate work, contributing ideas for process improvements and handling more complex queries with confidence.

Attention to Detail – Taking pride in accuracy and consistency, and understanding the downstream impact of copyright data on royalties and client earnings.

Curiosity & Learning Mindset – Asking thoughtful questions, seeking to understand the wider publishing ecosystem and continuously building your knowledge of copyright.

Collaboration & Communication – Working openly and constructively with teammates and internal partners, sharing information clearly and professionally.

• Introductory call with a member of our Recruitment Team
• Interview with the Hiring Manager and a member of the wider Copyright team (Virtual)
• Final stage interview (Onsite)
• Feedback provided at each stage

We aim to complete the process within three working weeks. If there are delays, our Recruitment Team will keep you informed.

Why Choose Us

At Kobalt, we’ve championed creators since 2000. Our technology and music services are built to make the industry more transparent, fair and rewarding for artists, songwriters and rights holders. We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most influential talents, including Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Fender, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Karol G, Young Thug, Kali Uchis and Andrew Watt, as well as acclaimed writers such as Simon Aldred (Rag’n’Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr.

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