Company Description The SM Records Ltd is a global music distribution and digital rights management company dedicated to empowering artists, record labels, and content creators. The company helps creators expand their global reach while maintaining full control of their intellectual property across leading digital streaming platforms.

Through services such as global music distribution, YouTube Content ID, digital rights protection, catalog management, and content monetization, The SM Records maximizes the value of creative work. The organization emphasizes transparency, innovation, and long-term partnerships, working closely with artists, labels, and content owners. Its focus is on providing reliable digital distribution, protecting rights, and creating sustainable revenue opportunities in the global music industry.

Role Description The Rights Manager is a part-time remote role responsible for overseeing digital rights and content usage across multiple platforms. This role involves monitoring catalog assets, ensuring accurate rights ownership metadata, and managing claims, disputes, and takedown requests related to unauthorized use of content.

The Rights

Manager will coordinate with artists, labels, and internal teams to resolve rights issues, optimize monetization settings, and ensure compliance with platform policies and licensing agreements. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing reports and analytics, updating rights and territory information, preparing documentation for rights agreements,



and maintaining organized records of rights-related actions. The role also contributes to improving internal rights management processes and supporting transparent communication with partners regarding their content and revenue.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated experience in digital rights management, music publishing, or related areas (e.g., content ID systems, licensing, or copyright administration).
- Strong understanding of intellectual property concepts, including copyrights, neighboring rights, and licensing in the digital music ecosystem.
- Proficiency with digital platforms and tools used for catalog management, content tracking, and royalty reporting (experience with YouTube Content ID or DSP backends is beneficial).
- Analytical skills to interpret rights reports, identify discrepancies, and take action to resolve claims, disputes, or revenue issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex rights topics clearly to artists, labels, and internal stakeholders.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling metadata, contracts, and rights information.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-moving digital landscape.
- Prior experience in the music industry, entertainment law, or digital distribution is an advantage; a relevant degree or certification in music business, law, or related field is preferred.

📌 Rights Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 THE SM RECORDS
📍 Mumbai