Copyright & Tracking Apprentice
The role-holder will carry out a unique, hybrid role, assisting two sister-departments within Administration. The role-holder will be required to communicate/liaise with various internal stakeholders, use internal and external databases and demonstrate strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
Role
- Review the registration status via Song View on our Royalty Portal.
- Full review of new catalogue song data, ensuring worldwide registrations are in place and accounted for.
- Running reports from the in-house database and analysing data to identify possible gaps in income for the team to review.
- Gathering relevant royalty statements and other relevant historical documentation (client contracts etc.) to support SMP’s audit procedures.
Training
Data Technician Apprenticeship Level 3
This occupation is found in all sectors where data is generated or processed including but not limited to finance, retail, education, health, media, manufacturing and hospitality. The broad purpose of the occupation is to source, format and present data securely in a relevant way for analysis using basic methods; to communicate outcomes appropriate to the audience; analyse structured and unstructured data to support business outcomes; blend data from multiple sources as directed and apply legal and ethical principles when manipulating data.
You will learn how to do the following:
- Source data from a collection of already identified trusted sources in a secure manner
- Collate and format data to facilitate processing and presentation for review and further advanced analysis by others
- Present data for review and analysis by others, using required medium for example tables, charts and graphs
- Blend data by combining data from various sources and formats to explore its relevance for the business needs
- Analyse simple and complex structured and unstructured data to support business outcomes using basic statistical methods to analyse the data
- Validate results of analysis using various techniques, e.G cross checking, to identify faults in data results and to ensure data quality
- Communicate results verbally, through reports and technical documentation and tailoring the message for the audience
- Store, manage and share data securely in a compliant manner
- Collaborate with people both internally and externally at all levels with a view to creating value from data
- Practise continuous self-learning to keep up to date with technological developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development
Sony are dedicated to developing talent through apprenticeships. This programme could lead to a full-time role beyond the apprenticeship.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Data technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday - 9.30am - 6.00pm.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 3 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 31st July 2026
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 29th September 2026
Desired Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade C/4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade C/4 (Essential)