Careers at IFPI

Reporting to: Director of Global Legal Policy
Location: London, UK (3 days working from the office, 2 days from home)
Start date: ASAP

About IFPI

IFPI advocates on behalf of its member record companies and works to champion and defend the recorded music industry worldwide. Our goal is to improve the environment for record labels to operate in and support the growth and evolution of a thriving music ecosystem around the world. IFPI is trusted by governments and international organisations as the advocate for the recording industry.

Our work spans a wide range of fields, including worldwide policy engagement and campaigning, extensive industry data gathering and analysis, the launching and management of music charts, music copyright protection and enforcement, development of technology and data standards and managing best-practice in performance rights collections.

IFPI represents over 8,000 record companies, from international major companies to small local independent labels. IFPI’s head office is in London, with regional offices in Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Brussels, Miami, Nairobi and Singapore. We have national groups and affiliates in 60 countries.

The role

IFPI’s Global Legal Policy team works closely with its record company members to formulate and advocate for policies needed to create and maintain the right operating environment for them globally, including in relation to IP, trade, AI and data regulation. This involves, among other things, creating fair and sustainable digital markets worldwide, ensuring the legal and policy environment supports AI development that respects copyright, recognition of full performance rights for sound recordings, and a minimum 70-year term of protection for recorded music.

We are now looking for a Senior Global Policy Advisor to further strengthen the IFPI Global Legal Policy team, based in London, UK.

The Senior Global Policy Advisor will participate in the formulation of industry legislative priorities and in devising effective ways to communicate them before national governments, regional bodies and international organisations using IFPI’s national, regional, and international assets.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in policy work in an international setting and be an excellent communicator with proven organisations skills. The candidate must be comfortable working in a multi-stakeholder environment across markets and cultures.

General Responsibilities

• Contribute to IFPI’s work to secure optimal operating environments and legal frameworks for IFPI member companies worldwide by developing and formulating industry policy positions and priorities in cooperation with IFPI member company counsel and policy representatives, IFPI regional offices, and national groups.
• Advocate industry positions before national governments, regional bodies and international organisations and campaign in relation to legislative reforms more generally.
• Assist IFPI’s regional offices and national groups with legislative campaigns and submissions to government to advance industry policy priorities.
• Coordinate closely with IFPI’s communications, litigation and content protection teams to ensure alignment on priorities and positioning.

Position Requirements

• At least 7 years’ experience as a qualified lawyer or international relations/policy professional in a relevant area.
• Good working knowledge of copyright, media and entertainment law, AI and data regulation, and/or trade law.
• Proven track record of excellent written and oral communication skills – be capable of producing accurate and compelling written and oral submissions, including under pressure and with short deadlines.
• Keenness to work as part of a global high-performance team.
• Self-starter, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Keenness to learn about the industry and IFPI members’ commercial and strategic needs.
• Fluent in written and spoken English with fluency in other major languages an advantage.
• Available to travel internationally.

Please note: The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. This job description is subject to review to ensure that it truly reflects the strategic direction requirements of IFPI.

How to apply

Candidates who can demonstrate that they meet specifications set out above and can prove that they have the right to work in the UK should send an application to recruitment@ifpi.org or by post to HR Department, IFPI Secretariat, 7 Air St, London, W1B 5AD.

The application should include your CV and a covering letter stating how you meet each requirement. Due to the need to fill this role swiftly, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we receive sufficient applications.

Closing date for applications

27 November 2024

Interview Process

We will, having reviewed applications on a rolling basis, seek to conduct interviews with candidates via online or in person.

In order to process job applications, IFPI collects personal information submitted by applicants. By applying for this role, you are consenting to that processing. All personal information is processed in line with our privacy policy set out at https://www.ifpi.org/terms-conditions.

EEO Statement

IFPI is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Reporting to: Director of Global Data & Analysis – Charts and Certifications
Head of Global Sales Reporting

COMPANY INFORMATION

IFPI represents the music recording industry worldwide. Headquartered in London, our role is to advocate for the interests of our member record companies across the globe. IFPI is the leading data provider to the global music industry, producing several global industry reports including:

• The quarterly IFPI MAP global market size and market share report, the authoritative market data for the recorded music industry, in particular the major record labels.
• The annual IFPI Global Music Report.
• IFPI’s annual Global Recording Artist, Global Single and Global Album charts.

The Data & Analysis team also facilitates the Global Finance and Global Charts Committees, working with the global major record labels and leading indies, as well as IFPI’s National Group network across 60 markets, chart compilers and music streaming platforms such as Apple, Spotify and Deezer to improve the music industry data landscape, ensuring labels have a consistent, accurate basis for global performance metrics.

In addition to improving the data landscape, IFPI is focused on delivering insightful analysis for our members, helping them to better plan their businesses and react to a fast-changing market as it transitions from physical to digital consumption.

IFPI’s other departments cover its other principal activities, including:

• Content protection and litigation
• Government representation
• Global communications and public relations

As well as the London HQ, IFPI has regional offices based in Brussels, Singapore, Beijing, Miami, UAE, Kenya and Vietnam. The Miami office is responsible for promoting the recorded music agenda across the Latin American region, working closely with the global team based in London.

JOB PROFILE

The IFPI Regional Market Analyst – Latin America will be part of the Global Data & Analysis team based in the IFPI’s Global Secretariat in London UK.

While the key responsibilities of the role are outlined below, overall the Regional Market Analyst role will be focused on improving the quality of market data available in the Latin American region, developing the national charts and certifications landscape and working with the major record labels, IFPI’s member national groups and other key industry players to ensure this data is delivering value for the industry.

Key responsibilities

Charts and Certifications (circa. 40% of role)

• In partnership with the Director of Global Data & Analysis, leading the development of the charts and certifications landscape in Latin America as part of the global charts and certifications strategy. This will include:
  • Managing the weekly national chart insight summaries delivered to the companies for all markets adhering to global best practices.
  • Ensuring all national charts programs adhere to IFPI Global best practice and leading regional efforts to encourage adoption.
  • Rolling out updated certification methodologies across the region, in line with global best practices.
  • Engaging with National Group and local label representatives to collect feedback and identify opportunities to deliver improvements.

Sales Reporting (circa. 40% of role)

• Supporting the Global Sales Reporting team by managing the quarterly sales reporting process across the Latin America region and continuously striving to improve the quality and accuracy of revenue reporting. This includes:
  • Processing and analysing data collected from reporting companies and National Groups as part of IFPI’s market measurement process and ensuring all companies meet reporting deadlines, escalating issues to Head of Global Sales Reporting as appropriate.
  • Implementing best practice improvements to market measurement across the region, working closely with the Global Sales Reporting team to understand the global approach whilst bringing expert knowledge of local considerations to ensure an appropriate solution.
  • Building strong relationships with local and regional major labels and IFPI contacts and developing a thorough understanding of the market performance and dynamics across the region and individual countries.

Overall Data & Analysis team support (circa. 20% of role)

• Working closely with the Global Data & Analysis team to understand the requirements for reporting in the region, acting as a liaison between the global, regional and national representatives of the major record labels.
• Deepening IFPI’s relationships with our member companies in the region, particularly the major record labels, through assisting in delivery of analysis, collaborative projects and outstanding client service.
• Preparation of materials and research for IFPI’s Latin America Regional Finance, Charts, Executive Committees.

This role requires a self-starter with ability to adapt quickly to changes in the environment while working with regional finance and analysis teams as well as national groups to deliver timely reporting and data analysis providing a clear picture of industry trends in the Latin region.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in related field (Business Management, International Business, Economics or data related), with experience of delivering exceptional client service, working closely to deliver against both client and company objectives. The candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Excellent analytical and written communication skills, including very good command of written and spoken English and Spanish (Portuguese an advantage).
• Strong interpersonal and client management skills – listening, understanding client needs and producing quality briefs from client conversations, as well as demonstrable experience of building and maintaining good relationships with key stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• A methodical approach with outstanding attention to detail
• Experience in producing and delivering high quality presentations via PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the music industry is advantageous but not essential.

ATTITUDE REQUIRED

The music industry is a fast-paced and highly dynamic environment, and our stakeholders are extremely demanding. We are looking for candidates who thrive in this environment, able to deliver high quality work in a short period of time, highly client focused but also able to think critically and look beyond the obvious.

A significant part of this role will include working independently and with a remote team – candidates should have either experience of or an appreciation of the challenges of working with a remote team, and be able to build and maintain relationships remotely.

How to apply

Candidates who can demonstrate that they meet specifications set out above and can prove that they have the right to work in the UK should send an application to recruitment@ifpi.org or by post to HR Department, IFPI Secretariat, 7 Air St, London, W1B 5AD.

The application should include your CV and a covering letter stating how you meet each requirement. Due to the need to fill this role swiftly, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we receive sufficient applications.

Closing date for applications

13 December 2024

Interview Process

We will, having reviewed applications on a rolling basis, seek to conduct interviews with candidates via online or in person.
In order to process job applications, IFPI collects personal information submitted by applicants. By applying for this role, you are consenting to that processing. All personal information is processed in line with our privacy policy set out at https://www.ifpi.org/terms-conditions

EEO Statement

IFPI is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds.