BPI (British Phonographic Industry)
Digital Content Protection Analyst
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Digital Content Protection Analyst
Digital Content Protection Analyst
Job Title:
Digital Content Protection Analyst
Location:
London/Remote Hybrid
Salary:
£30,000–£32,000 (plus benefits)
Length of Contract:
Permanent
Closing Date:
14 July 2026
Company Profile
The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) champions the UK’s recorded music community, safeguarding rights for its members, artists, performers, and PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited) members. Membership includes:
- Over 500 independent labels
- The UK’s "majors":
- Universal Music UK
- Sony Music Entertainment UK
- Warner Music UK
- Representing ~85% of legitimate domestic music consumption and 1 in 10 global streams
Key Initiatives:
- Trade Missions & Music Exports Growth Scheme
- The BRIT Awards
- BRIT Certified Awards (Platinum, Gold, Silver)
- Official Charts Company (co-owned with ERA)
- The Mercury Prize
- Education & Wellbeing (The BRIT Trust)
- Innovation & Technology (masterclasses, networking, reports)
Values:
Championing, Collaborative, Accountable, Trailblazing.
The Opportunity
The Content Protection Unit (CPU) protects intellectual property for BPI members, PPL, and the BPI itself via:
- Technical/legal strategies for digital-physical music content.
- Anti-piracy fight tactics, including:
- AI-driven infringement strategies
- World-leading website blocking programmes
- Offline enforcement (e.g., takedowns, seizures)
- Collaboration on legal cases
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Role:
Join a 15-person investigative team—specifically the 4-person digital investigations unit—reporting to the Digital Content Protection Manager. Work closely with:
- Physical Protection team
- Delisting team
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate & enforce against infringing mobile apps.
- Action member takedown requests.
- Monitor for online infringement.
- Collate & report enforcement data.
- Evidence inline with regulatory best practices.
- Support investigations team ad hoc.
Ideal Experience
- Experience/involvement with anti-piracy initiatives.
- Knowledge of music industry operations.
- Understanding of copyright & music rights.
- Experience conducting open-source investigations online.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Attention to detail in multiple regulatory frameworks.
- Critical thinking & problem-solving.
- Strong communication with stakeholders.
- Independent, proactive, and structured:
- Self-manage tasks (e.g., Planner tools).
- Prioritise work by ROI & strategic outcomes.
- Technical skills:
- Full MS Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Adaptability to conflicting/changing priorities.
- Positive personality:
- Friendly, collaborative, inclusive team member.
- Music industry awareness (e.g., trends).
- Fast learner, comfortable with new programmes/tooling.
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Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £30,000–32,000
- Performance bonus.
- 3 annual volunteering days.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Permanent Health Insurance.
- £Life Insurance.
- Wellness Allowance.
- Flexible/hybrid work arrangement.
- 25 days leave + bank holidays.
Equal Opportunities & Diversity
The BPI adheres to equity & inclusion, particularly through its Equity and Justice Advisory Group (EJAG). Representation is encouraged from all backgrounds, including:
- Gender, ethnicity, sexuality, neurodivergence, and disability.
- Deaf & disabled candidates implicitly considered for interview if minimum criteria met.
Accommodations Available:
- Extra interview time
- Alternative video platforms
- BSL interpreter
- Customised interview timings
💡 For Deaf/disabled applicants: In the job application, tick the "Disability Confident Application" box to indicate any adjustment needs.
Legal Note:
No discrimination in hiring; merit-based decisions only.
The BPI is proudly a Disability Confident & Living Wage employer.
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