Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Repertoire Data Administrator
Location: London / Hybrid working
Contract: Permanent
About PPL
PPL licenses recorded music in the UK when it is played in public or broadcast, and ensures that performers and recording rightsholders are paid fairly for the use of their music. Accurate, high-quality data underpins everything we do, enabling us to maximise revenue generation and distribute royalties efficiently to our members.
About the Team
The repertoire team at PPL are music data specialists. We live, breathe and love it, using our expert knowledge to maximise the money our members are paid when their music is played. At the heart of our team is the PPL Repertoire Database, holding details of over 28 million tracks – and counting. By resolving data gaps, analysing trends and constantly improving data quality, we work alongside other teams across the business to provide a world class customer experience for our members, licensees and international counterparts.
What you’ll be doing:
As Repertoire Data Administrator, you will support the Repertoire Data Team Manager and Supervisor in the provision of recording, rights and music reporting data management services. You will help ensure data provided by PPL members, licensees and other CMOs is accurate, complete and compliant with PPL policies, enabling revenue to be processed and paid through effectively.
Analyse repertoire, rights and music reporting data using specialist applications and reporting tools such as Salesforce, Alliant, Birst, Tableau and AWS.
Monitor data compliance against PPL’s Repertoire Data Policy and Music Reporting Policy, identifying and resolving data issues in line with agreed procedures.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across Repertoire, Member Services, International, Distribution, Business Services, Technology and Broadcast Licensing to improve data quality.
Carry out manual intervention and maintenance activities to add, correct and enrich prioritised UK and international repertoire and member data.
Support workstreams relating to rightsholder data, music reporting data, international repertoire and Business Services projects.
Provide clear, accurate and timely responses to internal and external queries, maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach.
Assist with workflow management, process documentation, team training and quality assurance activities.
Identify and escalate issues that could impact service delivery, quality or deadlines.
What you’ll need:
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with data, has strong attention to detail and is comfortable using analysis to solve problems and improve outcomes. You’ll be organised, collaborative and able to communicate complex information clearly to different audiences.
Experience working in a data processing environment.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to work confidently with large datasets.
Advanced Excel skills, including functions such as VLOOKUP and PivotTables.
Experience using multiple reporting tools or data applications, with the ability to identify the most effective reports for a given query.
Experience carrying out quality assurance on datasets and maintaining high levels of accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
Able to learn new systems and tools quickly.
A passion for music and an interest in the music industry.
It would also be helpful, but not essential, if you have experience working in the music industry, knowledge of collective music licensing, advanced report-writing skills or experience with tools such as Tableau or AWS.
Why work at PPL?
When you join us at PPL, you’ll become part of a community united by a love for music and a mission to make a difference, by championing music rights. Some key perks include:
Hybrid working and Flexible working hours
Work from anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year
Early finishes on Fridays in the summer months
Private medical insurance, life assurance and health cash plan
Annual allowance to claim back funds spent your favourite music activity
Free healthy breakfasts and fresh fruit every day
Exclusive retail and gym discounts to boost your wellbeing
Season ticket loans
Regular socials and music industry related events
Annual bonus (non-contractual)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity at PPL:
At PPL, we believe in fairness and in creating a work environment that respects all lived experiences. We are proud to represent musicians and performers from every section of society and are committed to cultivating a workplace where feel welcome and happy in a safe and trusted space.
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