Careers at IFPI

Start Date: February 2025
Location: London (3 days working from the office, 2 days from home)
Reporting to: CPE Operations Manager, IFPI (London office).

Background
IFPI is the voice of the recording industry worldwide. IFPI and its National Group network represents the interests of some 8,000 members across the globe. Our mission is to promote the value of recorded music, campaign for the rights of record producers, and expand the commercial uses of recorded music.
IFPI’s head office is located in London, with additional offices in Brussels, Nairobi, Singapore, Miami, Abu Dhabi and a representative office in Beijing. We have affiliated organisations in 70 countries, including national groups and music licensing companies that represent their own region’s member record companies.
IFPI’s Global Content Protection and Enforcement (CPE) department delivers 24/7 monitoring and reporting of online infringements, provides technical analysis and investigations in connection with services that infringe and facilitate infringement of our members’ rights. The department devises strategies and programmes to deter, disrupt and dismantle illegal online activities, which are executed in partnership with law enforcement agencies, intermediaries and administrative authorities. Additionally, the department is focused on delivering a data strategy that enables IFPI to describe the nature and scale of the evolving threats faced by the music industry, whilst also ensuring our data drives resource allocation and measures our impact.

Role
IFPI is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual for the role of Junior Content Protect and Enforcement Operations Specialist. The role sits within the Operations function of the global Content Protection and Enforcement department, whose mission is to safeguard our members’ content online, across all time zones.

The role will involve discovering, analysing, and reporting online infringements of our members’ rights. Additionally, the role will assist in delivery of the departmental data strategy and therefore experience of working with data and business intelligence would be beneficial. The role will involve time-sensitive work in relation to priority release and containing pre-release infringements. Accordingly, the ability to work efficiently under pressure and strong communications skills are essential. As required, the role will include the necessity to assist with evidence capture, testing and online investigations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a keen eye for detail and accurately review and verify infringements of member company content online. They will also be able to analyse data, provide insights and prepare reports. The candidate will be expected to gain an understanding of the basics of copyright law and develop knowledge of key types of infringing services and online intermediaries.
The candidate will work within a team of operational staff and closely with developers and technical investigators in the broader CPE department. The role will also involve interacting with the Legal department and representatives from our member record companies.
Given the nature of the role and the services we provide for our members, the candidate must be flexible, able to work out-of-hours and engage in further development and training.

Requirements

The candidate should possess, and be able to demonstrate, the following:

• Ability to analyse data, and to produce reports, documents, and presentations as per business requirements.
• Good working knowledge of accessing content online and familiarity with social media and content sharing platforms.
• Experience of Microsoft Office Suite, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience using business intelligence tools and data analytics.
• Basic technical fluency, with the ability to learn to use operational systems/tools and IT systems.
• Attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative, enthusiasm, and willingness to undertake varied tasks.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a content or brand protection organisation.
• Experience carrying out internet research and digital evidence collection.
• Knowledge of programming language for data crawling.
• Previous exposure to basic copyright law.
• Good knowledge of musical genres and current top / chart artists.
• Interest in music and technology

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

18 January 2025

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 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

31 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.