Manager, Copyright

The Role

As a Manager, Copyright, you will support the day-to-day operations of our Copyright function, primarily across North American and Latin American collection societies. Reporting to the Director, Copyright, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate registration and monetization of our publishing catalog. You will also support the U.S. Mechanical Licensing function and contribute to cross-functional initiatives across the business. You have multiple reports, who are assigned the day-to-day requirements of the Copyright Team & U.S. Mechanical Licensing, specifically across North American and Latin American sources.  

What You’ll Do 

• Oversee a team of [4-5] direct reports, guiding their work and supporting their development
• Manage and execute core tasks related to copyright registration, data management, and society communication across North and Latin America, serving as a point of contact for key North American collection societies 
• Submit timely copyright registrations to the US Copyright Office
• Collaborate closely with the Director on process improvements, reporting needs, and society engagement strategies
• Liaise with internal teams such as Royalties & Tracking, Writer & Publisher Relations, Finance, and Technology to resolve issues and implement solutions
• Monitor ongoing industry trends and changes in copyright and licensing to help inform internal practices