At a Glance
- Tasks: Support music publishing operations by managing copyright and client projects.
- Company: Join Apple’s innovative team dedicated to empowering independent artists.
- Benefits: Inclusive culture, career growth, and commitment to accessibility.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and build meaningful relationships in the music industry.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic environment that shapes the future of music.
- Qualifications: Experience in music publishing and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Platoon is Apple's artist and label services division, working with independent artists and emerging talent worldwide. We provide a full suite of creative and administrative support — from distribution and publishing to marketing and data insight — giving artists the infrastructure to build sustainable careers on their own terms.
The Platoon team is looking for an organised and detail‑driven coordinator to provide copyright, client and project management support across our music publishing operations. You will play a central role in keeping our repertoire accurate, our clients well‑managed, and our processes running smoothly.
Responsibilities- Perform end‑to‑end client and copyright onboarding processes
- Conduct copyright research and management, maintaining metadata accuracy across the catalogue
- Coordinate projects and facilitate communication across teams within Apple
- Identify and troubleshoot issues, working cross‑functionally to resolve them in a timely manner
- Maintain strong relationships with songwriters, communicating clearly and professionally
- Project manage the agreement and amendment signature process in partnership with legal teams; identify opportunities to develop Apple's music publishing repertoire
- Serve as the first line of response for incoming queries across a variety of projects
- Create, maintain and circulate playlists in support of publishing operations
- Perform user acceptance testing for new and updated systems
- Background in music publishing with an emphasis on copyright and client management, including end‑to‑end work registration
- Comfortable with music rights terminology and knowledgeable about royalty and data flows, including the role of collection societies
- Understanding of the broadcast and production landscape and how music sits within it
- Excellent understanding of music cue sheets
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with a rigorous approach to accuracy
- Excellent attention to detail, with consistent habits of self‑review to ensure error‑free output
- Effective communicator—verbally and in writing—with internal and external partners
- Able to work with data using internal tools and Excel
- Experience working directly with songwriters and an understanding of their expectations
- Familiarity with agreement and amendment workflows in a publishing or rights management context
- Experience performing user acceptance testing for rights or data management systems
- Confident learning new tools and adapting to evolving processes in a fast‑moving environment
- Track record of building connections across cross‑functional teams in a large organisation
Copyright Admin, Music Publishing employer: Apple
At Platoon, part of Apple's artist and label services division, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that champions creativity and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for cross-functional engagement, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their role while contributing to the success of independent artists worldwide. Located in a vibrant hub of innovation, we offer competitive benefits and a culture that values diversity, making us an exceptional employer for those passionate about music publishing.
