Copyright Assistant Career Profile, Salary, & Job Outlook
What does a Copyright Assistant do?
Copyright Assistants or Copyright Coordinator helps ensure that works and agreements are being registered correctly at collection societies for publishing. They are responsible for registering new works, analyzing and processing royalties, as well as investigating claims around ownership of work. They work in tangent with Publishing including business affairs and finance.
How much does a Copyright Assistant make?
According to Glassdoor, Copyright Assistants maintain a national annual salary of $42,323, which is an hourly wage of $20.35. Entry-level copyright assistants start around $27,000 annually. Senior-level copyright assistants make an annual average of $66,000. The range in salary widely depends on factors including skill, seniority level, and location.
What impact does this career have towards the music industry?
As copyright is a form of intellectual property, Copyright Assistants help ensure that creator of the music is its rightful copyright owner. They really help artists retain control in their works and oversee the assignment and transferal of these ownership rights.
What is the job outlook for a Copyright Assistant?
Forecasts show that music revenue will more than double to about $131 billion by 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities in the field (including Copyright Assistants) are expected to grow at a rate of 9% during the 2019-2029 decade (www.bls.gov).
How to kick-off your career:
- Research different publishing rights organizations.
- Explore the Clive Davis Institute at NYU x Billboard’s Music Essentials online course.
- Download Yellowbrick’s Ultimate Music Career Guide.
Learn from:
Mark Frieser
Music Industry Essentials contributor, Founder and CEO Sync Summit
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Licensing Manager | Licensing Representative | Sync Licensing Specialist | Music Licensing Counsel | Licensing Assistant | Catalog Manager
