Manager- Rights & Clearances
Description
- Oversee third party rights and clearances work for NFL Films, including researching contacts, obtaining clearance license agreements (including Guild and reuse payments) from rights holders, and screening cuts for clearance issues.
- Oversee team of rights & clearance coordinators.
- Collaborate with Footage Research team to create best practices for clearance processes.
- Work with producers and creatives on footage requests, and field queries from producers and other internal stakeholders regarding clearance statuses and issues across all projects.
- Track rights and obligations for all third-party elements used in Films programming, including talent and music.
- Work closely with Manager of Business Affairs to create and implement efficient work practices.
- Oversee training and development of new hires and interns.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in rights and clearances with production or media company
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience managing a team in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and set priorities for team.
- Strong organizational skills and great attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Problem-solver with an ability to evaluate and analyze complicated problems.
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The National Football League is America's most popular sports league, comprised of 32 franchises that compete each year to win the Super Bowl, the world's biggest annual sporting event. Founded in 1920, the NFL developed the model for the successful modern sports league, including national and international distribution, extensive revenue sharing, competitive excellence, and strong franchises across the board. The NFL is the industry leader on a wide range of fronts. Headquartered in New York City, the NFL expands across the nation and the globe with the offices including the NFL Media office based in Culver City, CA, the NFL Films office based in Mt. Laurel, NJ. The NFL also has satellite offices in Atlanta, Washington DC, and Chicago. Our International offices are located in the UK, China, Mexico & Canada.