Rights & Clearances Specialist
CNBC
Englewood Cliffs, NJThis was removed by the employer on 1/17/2019 5:43:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
of the Specialist could include, but are not limited to:
• Maintains contract files for all assigned programs/projects and track relevant rights and restrictions information
• Works closely and communicates regularly with production, scheduling, finance, public relations and the business & legal affairs department
• Assists on the entry of rights/restrictions into CNBC digital rights management database
• Liaises between legal and editorial, providing consultation and support for rights acquisition activities
• Assists with drafting and negotiating license agreements with third party vendors, including sports, news, entertainment and musical works for use in CNBC produced programming
• Secures, approves and submits music cue sheets to the appropriate Performing Rights Organizations
• Assists in negotiating fees and draft license agreements with third parties interested in acquiring CNBC content
• Works under the direct supervision of the Director of Rights & Clearances
Qualifications/Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• At least 1 year of experience in television/music/entertainment field in a business affairs, rights & clearances or licensing capacity
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, environment
• Highly proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel
Desired Characteristics
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment
• Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
• Effective self-starter
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills
• Creative and highly organized
• Exhibits news judgment with solid ethical decision process
• Exhibits an understanding of social media and messaging platforms
• Ability to quickly learn how to utilize new systems