Shape the future of independent music with us

Frontend Developer Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain responsive and user-friendly web applications using React and Next.js
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in JavaScript (ES6+) and CSS.
• Integrate with RESTful APIs to fetch and display data.
• Collaborate closely with designers and product managers to translate UX and usability requirements into beautiful and functional interfaces.
• Ensure the highest standards of clean and robust UI development.
• Debug and troubleshoot UI issues raised by team members.
• Contribute to and understand our deployment pipelines (GitHub).
• Actively participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Be willing to learn new concepts and libraries as needed.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in React and Next.js (v14/v15).
• Strong command of JavaScript (ES6+) and CSS / Tailwind CSS
• Experience consuming RESTful APIs.
• Demonstrable strong focus on UX and usability.
• Proven ability in clean and robust UI development.
• Understanding of deployment pipelines (GitHub).
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A willingness to learn new concepts and libraries.
• Ability to communicate and translate team feedback into actionable technical implementations.
• Comfortable solving challenges outside their immediate scope.
• A genuine interest in innovation, not just building.
• Availability for significant timezone overlap with UK working hours (e.g., typically 10 AM - 6 PM BST).

Bonus Skills (nice to have):

• 1-2 years of professional development experience.
• A portfolio or examples of previous work that showcase your skills.
• Experience with Next-Auth.
• Familiarity with Node.js.
• Knowledge of animation libraries like Framer Motion.
• Experience with state management libraries such as Zustand (or Redux, Remix).
• Experience with the React-Query/TanStack ecosystem (e.g., TanStack Table, TanStack Query).
• Familiarity with AI tooling/workflows or prompt engineering.
• Experience with Docker, Bash/Shell Scripting, and package management.
• Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Hands-on deployment experience.
• Python experience.

Publishing Assistant Responsibilities:

• Meticulously registering musical works (compositions) with relevant Performing Rights Organisations (PROs), such as PRS for Music (UK), ASCAP/BMI (US) and other collection societies worldwide
• Ensuring accurate and timely submission of all necessary metadata, including song titles, composers, lyricists, IPI/CAE numbers, song splits, and alternative titles
• Managing and updating a comprehensive database of all registered works
• Maintaining precise and up-to-date records of all musical works, associated rights, and agreements
• Auditing existing data for accuracy and resolving any discrepancies or missing information
• Liaising with composers to gather essential information for new registrations and updates
• Serving as a primary point of contact for composers regarding their publishing registrations
• Communicating effectively with PROs and other collection societies to ensure smooth registration processes and resolve any queries
• Assisting in the protection of musical copyrights by ensuring correct and complete registrations
• Monitoring and tracking registration statuses and responding to any enquiries or issues

What we're looking for:

• Exceptional Organisational Skills: you thrive on precision and have a proven ability to manage complex datasets and multiple priorities with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong Administrative Skills: Experience in an administrative role, ideally within a fast-paced environment, demonstrating your ability to handle tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Detail-Oriented Approach: You notice the small things that others might miss, ensuring every piece of information is correct and accounted for.
• Analytical Thinking: The ability to logically approach problems and resolve issues related to data and registrations.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Clear and professional verbal and written communication is essential for liaising with composers and external organisations.
• Computer Proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and/or Google Suite (Sheets) is crucial for data management. Experience with music industry-specific databases or rights management software is a bonus.
• Self-Starter Mentality: You are proactive, take initiative, and can work independently to meet deadlines.
• Passion for Music: A genuine interest in the music industry and an understanding of its unique ecosystem, particularly around intellectual property and creator rights, will be a significant advantage.