Krishna Khandelwal
Panvel
Summary
Results-driven Music Industry Specialist experienced in digital rights management, YouTube CMS, and content protection. Led workflows for ineligible content and invalid revenue across large-scale catalogues while resolving content issues and ensuring platform compliance. Focused on optimizing monetization and safeguarding intellectual property through strong partnerships with artists, labels, and stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Specialist – Rights & Catalogue Protection
Believe
Mumbai
03.2025 - Current
- Drove Content ID governance and enforcement strategies to mitigate risks and protect revenue streams
- Investigate 12,000+ fraud and infringement cases annually
- Conduct large-scale audits (~30,000 assets annually) to prevent policy violations
- Review ~600 assets weekly and proactively identify risks across catalogs
- Led workflows for ineligible content and invalid revenue, ensuring compliance with monetization policies
- Act as primary POC for stakeholders and advise on rights and monetization issues
- Analyzed trends and implemented preventive measures for content protection, enhancing compliance across platforms
- Manage CMS across YouTube, Meta, and TikTok
- Present performance insights and risk reports to management
Senior Administrator – Rights & Catalog Protection
Believe
Mumbai
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Managed YouTube CMS workflows to ensure adherence to platform policies, minimizing risks of content violations
- Identified and reported fraudulent activities, enhancing brand integrity and trust
- Collaborated with label managers and internal teams to resolve issues, streamlining operations and improving communication
Content Quality Administrator
Believe (Tunecore)
Mumbai
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Guided artists on Apple Music and DSP compliance
- Validate digital music metadata content, in accordance with the rules outlined by iTunes and other international digital music stores
- Reviewed and verified all metadata submissions from labels and artists to ensure accuracy
- Ensure the quality check of the release which includes metadata and thumbnail guidelines to be adhered while processing the releases
- Enhanced release success by identifying and addressing metadata and policy issues
- Worked directly with artists and labels to resolve takedowns and monetization issues
- Resolved high-volume partner queries, ensuring timely issue resolution
- Investigate potential occurrences of unsanctioned activity and report to management
- Conducted research to identify patterns in unsanctioned activity for proactive prevention
Digital Content Moderator
V2 Solutions
Navi Mumbai
11.2018 - 09.2021
- Reviewed digital content for compliance with platform and legal guidelines, ensuring adherence to standards
- Optimized metadata to enhance content discoverability across platforms
Key Account Manager
Kotak Securities
Mumbai
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Cultivated strong client relationships through consistent communication and dedicated support
- Provided tailored education on trading and financial products to empower clients in their investment decisions
- Streamlined client onboarding and demat account acquisition process to enhance client experience
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Mumbai University
Navi MumbaiSkills
- Digital Rights Management
- Fraud Detection & Content Protection
- Content Monetization
- Metadata compliance
- Performance Reporting & Analysis
- Stakeholder and Partner Management
- CMS management
- Trend analysis
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
Music Business Foundation - Berklee College of Music.
Affiliations
Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and composer at The Weekend Dreamers, Kashmir, Eternal December.
Key Highlights
- Reviewed 30,000+ assets annually across YouTube CMS
- Investigated 12,000+ fraud and infringement cases yearly
- Primary POC for ineligible content and revenue workflows
- Managed CMS across YouTube, Meta, and TikTok
- Worked directly with artists and labels to resolve monetization issues, metadata issue
Timeline
Specialist – Rights & Catalogue Protection
Believe
03.2025 - Current
Senior Administrator – Rights & Catalog Protection
Believe
01.2023 - 03.2025
Content Quality Administrator
Believe (Tunecore)
09.2021 - 01.2023
Digital Content Moderator
V2 Solutions
11.2018 - 09.2021
Key Account Manager
Kotak Securities
06.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Mumbai University