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Program Coordinator

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

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Digital Rights and Materials Coordinator Location-Type: Onsite 4 days per week in NYC, NY Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6-12 Month Contract Compensation Range: $35-45/hr W2 Benefits: Eligible for Health ...

Digital Asset Manager

Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site

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Understanding of permissions management, digital rights management, and system integrations * Working knowledge of metadata and taxonomy principles as they apply to digital asset organization and ...

Senior Digital Asset Librarian

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

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Partner with Legal and stakeholders to ensure usage rights, licensing, and compliance standards are ... Experience managing digital rights, licensing, and asset usage compliance Benefits In addition to a ...

C++ Developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$48.75 - $65.50/hr

Experience in Digital Rights Management (Widevine/Playready/FairPlay) and Secure Media Pipeline * Knowledge on audio/video formats (H264, HEVC, mp4, CMAF, MPEG2-TS, HDR, Dolby Vision, etc)

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How much do digital rights jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for digital rights in the United States is $28.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main challenges someone in a digital rights position might face?

Professionals in Digital Rights roles often face challenges such as keeping up with rapidly changing technology, evolving copyright laws, and complex international licensing agreements. Balancing the interests of content creators, distributors, and consumers while enforcing rights protection can require thoughtful negotiation and in-depth legal knowledge. Additionally, managing high volumes of digital assets and monitoring unauthorized usage demands strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Overcoming these challenges is key to safeguarding the organization’s intellectual property and maintaining strong industry relationships.

What is a digital rights?

A Digital Rights job involves managing and protecting intellectual property in the digital space. This can include handling copyright, licensing, and content distribution for digital media such as music, videos, e-books, and software. Professionals in this field ensure that creators and organizations maintain control over their digital assets while preventing unauthorized use. They may work for publishing companies, streaming platforms, legal firms, or media organizations. The role often requires knowledge of copyright law, digital distribution, and content management systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a digital rights position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Digital Rights role, you typically need a strong understanding of intellectual property law, licensing agreements, and digital content management, often supported by a relevant degree or certification in law, media, or information technology. Familiarity with digital rights management (DRM) systems, content management platforms, and contract databases is essential. Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills help professionals build effective partnerships and navigate complex legal scenarios. These abilities are crucial for ensuring lawful digital content usage, protecting assets, and optimizing revenue strategies for organizations.

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Infographic showing various Digital Rights job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 87% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,725 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Digital Rights Intern

Create Music Group

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Temporary

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP's. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z, which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has 400 employees worldwide.
Job Summary
Create Music Group is seeking a self-driven & highly-motivated Digital Rights Intern to join our team. This internship will allow candidates to work closely with the department leads to support digital rights operations within the Youtube CMS, onboard sound recording assets, and help execute strategies that will drive higher revenue for our clients and companies.
This is a part-time internship designed for current students for the Summer/Fall 2026 term. Interns must be eligible to work in the U.S. and available for 10-20 hours per week over a 3-4 month period. This is a hybrid-work role - interns must be able to report to the Los Angeles headquarters 1-2 times per week.
Responsibilities
  • Asset Ingestion & Onboarding: Assist in uploading and organizing YouTube assets into our CMS. Ensuring accurate metadata entry for client content management and monetization.
  • Content Research & Manual Claiming: Conduct research to identify user-generated content (UGC) using client assets. Apply fair use knowledge to place copyright claims and help maximize revenue for clients.
  • Client Asset Organization: Help compile, list, and maintain detailed records of client assets in our ownership to keep accounts organized and up-to-date..
  • Auditing & Analytics: Help analyze YouTube channels and asset data to identify unclaimed content, evaluate channel performance, and prepare reports for potential revenue.

Qualifications
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Passionate about music and is up to date with trends and new genres in the music industry
  • Familiar with content formats within Youtube
  • A creative thinker who's not afraid to problem solve
  • Works well in a team environment and can communicate effectively with peers
  • Detail-oriented and organized when handling multiple tasks and projects
  • Hungry to get their foot in the door of the music industry and learn a variety of skills within the music distribution and Youtube umbrella
  • Must be interested in a serious career in music
  • Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student, and receive credit for this internship

Program Details
  • Start Date: Flexible, Summer/Fall 2026 term
  • Hybrid role: Must be able to attend in person in the LA office 1-2 times per week
  • Length: 3 - 4 months
  • Schedule: 10-23 hours per week

Fair Chance Policy
In accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories. We evaluate candidates based on their qualifications and the nature of the offense in relation to the job for which they are applying.