Research Assistant

Job Summary A Research Assistant opportunity is available in Woodland Hills, CA for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about the music industry and interested in building a career in music research and music administration. This direct hire, entry-level role is ideal for someone with a Music Business background who enjoys online research, data accuracy, copyright ownership research, and working with music-related information. The Research Assistant will support a collaborative music administration team by researching music copyright ownership, maintaining database records, matching song and release details, and helping ensure information is accurate, complete, and well organized. This is a strong opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the business side of music while working in a professional environment that values accuracy, teamwork, communication, and growth. This role is well suited for a candidate who is organized, curious, reliable, and eager to learn from experienced professionals in a supportive team setting. Candidates who enjoy music, research, data entry, and administrative support will find this position to be a meaningful way to contribute to the music industry. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive online research to identify, verify, and document music copyright ownership. Match song, release, artist, and publishing details with a high level of accuracy. Update, organize, and maintain music administration records within internal databases. Use internet resources, direct sources, and reference tools to support research accuracy. Respond to inquiries promptly and professionally while providing accurate information. Collaborate with team members to maintain complete, current, and reliable music-related data. Compensation and Benefits Compensation: $18 per hour. Annualized compensation: $37,440 per year. Job Type: Direct Hire. Location: Woodland Hills, CA. For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne offers major medical, dental, vision, 401k, and any statutory sick pay where required. AppleOne provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Pay transparency policy: Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program: We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Know Your Rights poster is available here: #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Employment Services