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, 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.

At the end of 2023 Hal Leonard Company combined with Muse Group (you can find more information here) and together are now a single company that aims to revolutionise the music industry by using their expertise and resources to offer innovative solutions for musicians, teachers and music lovers around the world.

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We are seeking a junior Copyright & Licensing Specialist who is fluent in German (both written and oral) and English. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring successful cooperation with our German-based clients. This role involves processing third-party requests for our music catalogues and ensuring compliance with German and UK copyright laws. This is an exciting position for someone with a particular interest in music copyright and printed music publishing. We will welcome applications from recent graduates with a degree in Music, Music Business, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Incoming German Third-Party Requests:
  • Manage and process print requests from third parties within Germany.
  • Ensure all requests comply with relevant copyright and licensing regulations.
  • Communicate effectively with requesters to clarify and confirm details.
• Assist with Processing UK, Other European, and U.S. Requests:
  • Provide support in handling print requests from the UK, other European countries, and the U.S.
  • Collaborate with relevant teams or departments to ensure smooth processing across different regions.
  • Maintain accurate records of requests and their status across all regions.
• Support the European Copyright & Licensing Manager and U.S. Office:
  
  • Assist with various departmental tasks as directed by the European Copyright & Licensing Manager.
  • Collaborate with the U.S. office to support their needs in relation to copyright and licensing.
  • Perform additional duties as needed to ensure the efficient functioning of the department.

Required experience and skills:

• A degree-level qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience in music, music business or another relevant subject
• A passion for music and music making with a demonstrable interest particularly in printed music
• Ability to learn quickly and juggle multiple task
• Able to work well under pressure while maintaining a keen eye for detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment as a team player
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Fluent in German - the successful candidate will need to have excellent German and English communication skills (both oral and written).
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office
• Aligned with our company's vision, mission and values  

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of UK and German copyright law
• Copyright and Licensing experience either through a previous employment or through education