Senior Manager, Production Clearances & Licensing Operations
ViacomCBS
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 10/6/2021 11:33:00 PM PST
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Overview & Responsibilities
Our team is looking for a Senior Manager of Production Clearances Licensing Operations! In this role you will collaborate with the Senior Vice President and Vice President to achieve desired results related to branded and promotional content across various ViacomCBS networks. You will formulate licensing strategies and negotiate favorable rates for the use of all media assets. You will be at the forefront of the production process including script review and creative concept vetting, partnering with Creative, Production Management, Business and Legal Affairs, IP Litigation, executing in alignment with the client's and business' day-to-day needs and strategic vision in a fast-paced environment. This role oversees the day-to-day activities of Employees and/or Interns as required.
Responsibilities
include but are not limited to:
• Lead all aspects of copyright research, quote negotiation, licensing, and rights tracking to secure use from copyright owners of film, TV, photography, video games, digital content, books, magazines, estates, record label content, etc.
• Draft and analyze complex license agreements and contracts to draw conclusions from knowledge of issues that impact copyright & trademark law and union/guild issues
• Liaise between Production Management, Production Executives, creative ad agencies and additional internal and external partners to execute Networks' programming and marketing strategies and proactively identify rights issues/necessary permissions
• Working alongside Legal, review content for legal matters including Public Domain, Fair Use, Defamation and Rights of Publicity
• Proactively propose innovative ways for problem solving during the content production and execution process to achieve desired results when reviewing scripts to identify footage, photos and third-party intellectual property requiring clearance
• Manage clearance budgets, maintain, and review clearance reports. Ensure timely and accurate payments and legal delivery of clearance documentation
• Manage and provide growth opportunities for employee(s) with similar responsibilities as well as freelancer(s) and/or interns
Basic Qualifications
• 5 years' experience in a production company, advertising agency, film studio, television network, music publisher, or record label. Direct experience with agency work and or Brand Promotion and Marketing a plus.
Additional Qualifications
• Ability to lead effective presentations on rights and licensing related topics to client groups, to educate and build dynamic working relationships across functions
• Established relationships within the licensing community including stock agencies, film studios, estates, etc.
• Deep understanding of licensing in Third Party IP (including music, footage, photos, logos and fonts) and their use in advertising, promotions, and third-party brand integrations
• Must have a strong understanding, along with practical implementation, of the law regarding Public Domain, Fair Use, Defamation and Rights of Publicity
• Strong managerial and people skills
• Comprehensive understanding of music and media industry needs and trends to provide strategic direction for new partnership and cross promotional opportunities
• Be a proactive contributor who can work both independently and collaboratively to balance multiple priorities at a time.
• Have phenomenal communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate expert negotiating experience a must. Tech-savvy individual proficient in all current document and database systems.