Manager, Content Protection & Anti-Piracy

Warner Music Group•New York, NY

1d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Warner Music Group (WMG), we are a global collective of music makers and lovers, tech innovators, and inspired entrepreneurs. We are guided by core values of Curiosity, Collaboration, and Commitment. WMG is committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone, encouraging applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The WMG Global Commercial Services team maximizes WMG revenue and market share through best practices, platform expertise, and forward-thinking solutions. The content protection team consists of global specialists who use technology, intellectual property law, and collaborative relationships to ensure music fans can experience and access WMG’s content as intended by our artists. We support our label and territory partners with content protection, rights management, and optimization to ensure maximum revenue opportunities with our commercial digital partners.

Requirements

Effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects at one time.
Demonstrate proficiency with internet research and discovery tools.
Stay organized, on task, and self-motivated.
Encourage and motivate other team members.
Navigate music platforms, mobile app stores, and online marketplaces.
Think on your feet and work independently.

Nice To Haves

Prior management experience.
Experience with database management and Google Analytics.
Familiarity with HTML, SQL, Python, and/or Java.
An understanding of generative Artificial Intelligence tools, technologies, and methodologies.
Comfort with Google Enterprise products (Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Forms) and Microsoft Office Services (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
3-4 years of experience in the Music industry or a related field, such as Film, TV, or Digital Media.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Outstanding presentation skills.
A readiness to engage with senior team members around the globe.
Fluency in English and a second language, such as Spanish or Mandarin.
College Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with a distributed team of internal collaborators and third-party partners to monitor and protect all forms of WMG's intellectual property, including audio, physical products, merchandise, and virtual properties.
Identify unauthorized uploads and pre-release leaks of WMG-controlled content on streaming services, social media platforms, and video-sharing sites across the Internet.
Manage the implementation of notice and takedown protocols according to US Copyright laws and other legal frameworks.
Liaise with WMG’s labels, global affiliate companies, and corporate departments to manage priority releases, maintain content protection guidelines, and stay current on platform policy frameworks and developments.
Develop and maintain internal SOP's, protocols for handling blocking issues, and workflow documentation for the detection, triage, and takedown of AI generated deepfakes and voice clones exploiting artist names, images, and likenesses.
Build and oversee the internal tool set and tracking systems, including logs, dashboards, and intake forms used to monitor AI activity, ensuring consistent documentation of sources, evidence, and resolution of outcomes across the team.
Track emerging AI content-generation platforms and tools being used to produce unauthorized content, flagging new abuse vectors to experienced colleagues.
Stay informed of new and emerging content protection, tools and vendor solutions entering the market, and coordinate the evaluation of their potential fit for the team's monitoring, detection, and takedown workflows.
Provide periodic coverage for our global content protection inbox, including on a flexible/non-traditional work week as needed.