Rights Management Analyst
A+E Networks
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 2/29/2016 12:38:00 PM PST
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Rights Management Analyst (Non-Staff)
POSTION SUMMARY
Perform detailed legal review of third party licenses and programming agreements and counsel external producers and internal programming executives in the context of an evolving media rights landscape. Ensure accurate and timely review and approval of legal deliverables. Perform risk assessment on non-standard license terms and coordinate with litigation counsel on potential fair use and copyright claims. Analyze programming agreements for entry into Rights Management database. Communicate asset availability to various internal business units. Support departmental initiatives including: data integrity and quality control, early producer engagement and outreach regarding licensing standards and Network legal deliverables process, and provision of rights information on all types of distribution.
PRIMARY DUTIES
• Legal review and approval of all documentation (rights bible deliverables) from outside production companies and entry of deal terms into Rights Management database.
• Counsel producers on how to cure deficient third-party licenses and coordinate with internal programming executives and various business units to establish whether rights waivers should be granted.
• Perform detailed contract analysis on all third party license agreements. Research use of public domain materials and perform initial risk assessment as to acceptability of non-standard licenses and releases. Flag fair use elements and present to litigation counsel for review and final sign-off.
• Review and approve rights bible deliverables and third party agreements and enter all deal terms into the Rights Management database. Perform data transfer of third party rights information from rights bible delivery portal to Rights Management database system and set up contract records accordingly.
• Analyze all forms of programming agreements to determine exploitation rights (i.e., media rights, term, territories, and broadcast restrictions) contained therein for entry into the Rights Management database.
• Advise on asset availability to various internal business units, create and maintain customized reports, etc. Qualification Requirements Required Experience:
• Minimum of two-year experience analyzing third party licenses (music, stills, stock footage) and various forms of programming and distribution agreements.
• Legal knowledge of linear and multiplatform distribution rights.
• Understanding of music copyright licensing and the required documentation based on usage type within programming, including the identification of controlled portions of compositions/fees.
• Must have media rights database experience, with particular background in creating contract records, versioning contracts, researching rights, generating reports, and entering legal rights data. Experience working specifically on Jaguar System 7 Universal Rights Management rights tracking software is a plus.
• There is a high level of decision-making in this position and a high level of productivity and accuracy expected, as is an ability and willingness to work within a team environment.
• The position is client-facing and service-oriented, so excellent interpersonal communication skills are necessary. An ability to discuss technology issues with members of IT staff and clients is critical as well. The analyst must have strong-multitasking skills and have extensive experience with various troubleshooting methods.
• Prior experience working at a television network, cable network, film studio, television distribution company, a law firm, or similar business that specializes in entertainment/media transactions. Educational Requirements BA/BS Degree
JD Preferred