The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · 10 hours ago
Music Registration Supervisor
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking a Music Registration Supervisor who will oversee the protection of the Church's music assets while ensuring compliance with intellectual property laws. The role involves managing licensing agreements, analyzing infringement matters, and coordinating music-related registrations and training for Church departments.
Non ProfitReligion
No H1B
Responsibilities
Reviews and analyzes potential Church music and media materials and exercises discretion whether to certify that appropriate music licensing agreements, rights clearances, permissions, contracts, policies, and procedures are in place to protect the Church from financial and reputational harm
Manages third-party music licensing and rights‑use requests for Church-owned or licensed musical works. Independently reviews, investigates, and analyzes requests against the Church’s intellectual property rights and policies. Frequently coordinates with Church departments and legal counsel. Negotiates legal and licensing terms as needed. Exercises discretion whether to grant or deny permission to use music or media materials
Coordinates music‑related titles, catalog, and copyright registrations for the Church. Works with Church departments and area offices to collect specimens for applications and maintenance. Coordinates applications and renewals with Church and outside legal counsel. Responsible for management of the music catalog system. Coordinates copyright registration of widely distributed Church-owned musical works
Coordinates music intellectual property infringement matters for the Church. Independently reviews, investigates, and analyzes infringement submissions against the Church’s rights and policies. Frequently coordinates with other departments. Coordinates with legal counsel and determines course of action. Corresponds with infringing parties and works toward amicable resolutions. Submits infringement claims to social media or streaming platforms on behalf of the Church
Reviews and analyzes third-party contracts involving music licensing, performance rights, publishing rights, and synchronization or mechanical uses, and works with legal counsel to determine acceptability of terms and risk assessments on undocumented Church materials
Provides specialized music licensing training for Church departments and area offices
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal certification, or successful completion of a two‑year paralegal course from an accredited learning institution
Six years of directly related experience in music licensing, copyright and rights management, and industry relationship management
Experience in areas such as licensing negotiations, rights acquisition, catalog management, or permissions and contract operations
Demonstrated personal computer skills with significant experience in word processing, databases, spreadsheet, and e‑mail software products
Notary Public
Ability to analyze and document complex copyright, licensing, and intellectual property situations and explain them to others
Excellent writing skills
Company
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
"This work is so liberating: to be employed in an organization wherein we have the ultimate freedom to use true principles of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in our work each day.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew McFadden
Human Resources Business Partner
Annette Tucker-Matkin
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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2024-04-07
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