Copyright / Licensing Administrator // ClicknClear (UK remote)

Music rights tech and licensing company ClicknClear is seeking a Copyright / Licensing Administrator. UK based WFM.

Location: UK based
Type: Full Time
Salary Bracket: £25k-£35k depending on experience
Experience: 2+ years
Other Benefits: Work from home, core hours with flexibility, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), share options, and occupational health services.

ClicknClear is a modern, dynamic, funded scale-up with first-mover advantage in a global market. We are a music rights tech and licensing company servicing choreographed sports and performing arts. Our extensive catalogue features over 35 million music copyrights from major and independent rightsholders, enabling athletes and organisations to legally use music as part of their routines.

We have secured worldwide agreements with international sports federations and performing arts organisations, including gymnastics, figure skating, artistic swimming, marching bands, and the International Olympic Committee, to streamline music licensing and copyright verification. We handle:

• Licensing of music for athletes to edit and use as part of their routine mix.
• Arrangement rights licensing for marching bands and performing arts groups.
• Music license verification using advanced technology to verify music licenses at competitions.
• Live streaming and Video on Demand licenses for sports event producers and federations.

Earlier this year, we received the Global Award from the World Intellectual Property Organization (a United Nations agency) for our innovation in IP management and commercialisation.

We are looking for a Music Copyright / Licensing Administrator to join our team and play a key role in managing copyright administration, licensing processes, and stakeholder relationships during a pivotal period of company growth.

The primary purpose of this role is to assist our music team in copyright ownership research, handling of license requests, engaging with customers and existing/new music rightsholders.

Licensing & Rights Management:

• Complete song research, handle negotiation, and approvals for a high volume of license requests from athletes, ensuring seamless communication with end users and rightsholders.
• Handle direct outreach and correspondence with rightsholders to facilitate licensing deals.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with music rightsholders, federations, and other industry stakeholders.
• Manage general licensing and support inboxes, responding to queries efficiently and professionally.

Content & Data Management:

• Assist in ensuring metadata integrity across our catalogue.
• Support the ingestion and management of new music assets and metadata from recently signed rightsholders.

Administration & Compliance:

• Handle copyright ownership conflicts, researching and resolving discrepancies to maintain accuracy in our rights management database.
• Maintain licensing records in our system to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Assist in the verification of cue sheets for major sporting events.

• 2+ years of demonstrable experience in music licensing within a record label, music publisher, or rights administration environment.
• Proactive, highly organised, and comfortable working independently.
• Strong understanding of royalty and metadata workflows, music rights terminology, and licensing structures.
• Strong understanding of music copyright, licensing, and PRO databases (e.g., PRS, MLC, ASCAP, BMI, etc.).
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a "can-do" attitude.
• Excellent analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach to rights and data management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office (spreadsheets, word processors, presentations).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience handling correspondence professionally.
• An interest in or passion for technology.

Applicants must live and be eligible to work in the UK.

Please send your CV to with the subject title: Copyright / Licensing Administrator Application.

Please note, we may not be able to respond to every application and will ignore any applications from people outside of the UK.

Our hiring process:

• Stage 1: Apply
• Stage 2: 30min Interview
• Stage 3: 1hour Interview
• Stage 4: Hired

Our commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace remains a core value. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and strive to create a supportive and flexible work environment that accommodates diverse needs and promotes equal opportunities for growth and success. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know-we are happy to support you.