Head of Copyright — Muse Group

Head of Copyright

Muse Group

Remote

Muse Group

Muse Group empowers music makers. We create the world’s most popular apps for playing, recording and composing music.

Through our innovative learning tools, expansive music catalogs and free open-source software, we make it easier for millions — from beginners to experienced musicians — to be creative every day.

Our talented team of music lovers collaborates all over the globe, from Limassol to Seoul and Boston to Berlin. We’re an ambitious company with the drive and culture of a startup, with many more exciting Muse Group developments to come.

We are looking for a Head of Copyright to lead our global copyright operations, manage the full lifecycle of copyright acquisition, validation, and enforcement, oversee royalty administration, and guide a growing international team.

What’s In It for You?

High-Impact Role: Lead a crucial function within a music tech company, directly impacting the company's operations, growth, and content offerings.

Strategic Leadership: Manage and mentor a dynamic, international team, helping them grow while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Global Reach: This role directly influences a product used by millions of people

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You won't hear water cooler chat about the weather here at Muse, here we are rating our favorite Prince albums and discussing Japanese punk.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of copyright acquisition, registration, protection, and enforcement.
Handle Publisher catalogs and work with LODs and DMCA
Oversee the administration of royalty reporting, collections, and payments.
Communicate with Publishers to provide them all necessary information
Collaborate with finance, legal, IT and content teams to streamline rights, content and royalty processes.
Manage and mentor content and copyright team.

Required Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in rights management
Excellent leadership, communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a keen attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze data and present insights clearly

Nice to have:

Experience working with performing rights organizations and collecting societies.
Background in IP litigation or copyright enforcement.

we offer

FREEDOM
FOR ALL

Work remotely or at a co-working place of your choice in your favorite band t-shirt.

CREATIVITY
EVERY DAY

Make inspiring products for musicians, artists and creators – no day is the same.

IMPACTFUL
WORK

Influence the future of the music industry and change the lives of millions worldwide.

Work
set up

Get a generous allowance for work equipment and co-working spaces (for those not in Cyprus).

Growth and
development

Receive specialized training, language lessons, conferences and learning materials.

Team
well-being

Access to therapy whenever you need it, and assistance in difficult life circumstances.

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The way
we work

We believe everyone in the Muse Group team is a leader. That's why our core philosophy is based on our leadership principles.

Leaders focus on daily outcomes. Each day is a small life. Speed and accuracy in planning are the foundation of trust.

We consciously embrace imperfection in work for the sake of speed. Perfectionism slows progress, so it’s essential to move quickly and try new things.

Radical responsibility means taking personal accountability for every aspect of personal and team work, including problems and their solutions. It shifts focus from "we" to "I," where I take full responsibility for the result without blaming external circumstances or other people.

Leaders focus on daily outcomes. Each day is a small life. Speed and accuracy in planning are the foundation of trust.