Vydia is seeking a part time Rights Management Intern to join our team immediately.  This position will report directly to the VP of Rights and Content and be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the department.  The ideal candidate will have a high-level understanding of intellectual property rights and U.S. Copyright law,  interest in content management , and a self-starting attitude.

The Rights Management Department oversees all rights-related functions including, but not limited to, monetization across platforms, partner asset management, internal catalog management, agreement review, copyright claims, and takedowns.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of YouTube’s Content Management System (CMS) ToDo queue, including reviewing references, claims, and assets
• Day-to-day management of Vydia’s linked channels, including monetization strategy, metadata updates, and ad display strategy
• Updating asset metadata both within partner platforms like YouTube’s CMS and Meta’s Rights Manager and natively in the Vydia platform
• Making manual claims based both on Video Claim Submissions and Client Relations requests
• Researching ownership conflicts and subsequently reaching out to third parties and our users to resolve
• Day-to-day Management of any new content management systems made available
• Executing any agreement terminations by removing content on any partner platforms
• General asset management, including metadata matching, researching work codes, and identifying duplicates
• Researching unclaimed works and writers for potential agreement opportunities

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required to optimize interactions both internally and externally
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; ability to adapt to working under constantly changing priorities
• A critical eye when reviewing current processes
• Music industry experience a plus
• Must be available for a minimum of six (6) months for approximately five (5) hours per day

Reasons to work with us:

• Vydia has been named Best Place to Work in NJ by NJBIZ 4x due to its collaborative, fast-paced, and fun, thriving environment
• 2022 winner of the NJBIZ Business Of The Year award (51-100 employees)
• We are proud to be a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company!
• Major growth opportunities alongside the growth of the company; Vydia has been identified as an Inc 500 Fastest Growing Company in America and by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the most Entrepreneurial companies in America
• Join a mission-based culture that enjoys giving back to the community through a variety of initiatives that are meaningful to our team members
• Full medical/dental/vision package, 401k retirement, and financial wellness plans
• We invest in your growth and development, providing a professional development stipend for continued education and mentorship to support your career goals
• Hybrid/Remote flexibility to work from home: We’ll ship you a laptop and provide onboarding and introductory materials remotely; Visit offices in Holmdel, NJ, and Los Angeles, CA as needed.
• Generous vacation policy: work hard and take time when you need it including maternity/paternity leave
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

About Vydia:

Vydia is an end-to-end music technology platform that provides labels with the infrastructure and tools to power their business. With a full suite of services, Vydia offers video and audio supply chain, global distribution, analytics, rights management, payments, detailed revenue reporting, and marketing. Vydia is a premium partner of leading digital service providers such as Spotify, Apple, TikTok, Vevo, YouTube, and Facebook. Combining innovative technology with industry expertise, Vydia is distribution reimagined. To learn more, please visit vydia.com.