Rights & Clearances Specialist - New York, United States - NBCUniversal
Description
Company Description
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences.
We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.
We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences.
NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone.
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live.
We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.Job Description Responsibilities**:
- Acquire and negotiate license agreements with 3rd party vendors, including Sports, Entertainment and News Outlets, for use of footage and stills in NBCUniversal News Group programming.
- Evaluate the status of acquired rights and potential restrictions in NBCUniversal News Group programming to ensure the ability to repurpose in ancillary markets around the world.
- Act as a liaison between production, legal, finance and archives for all rights and clearances matters.
- Update and manage internal database to indicate copyright source, contracts and license agreements.
- Review license agreements to ensure necessary rights are obtained and flag any potential issues to management.
- Update and manage database to indicate copyright source, contracts and license agreements.
- Research sources to determine copyright status of materials, review documents, screen tapes to determine footage usage and compliance.
Qualifications Qualifications/Requirements**:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 13 years' experience in the television/music/entertainment field
- Thorough understanding of copyright law and license agreements
- Must be willing to work overtime, early mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice
- Bilingual (Must have fluency in Spanish)
Desired Characteristics:
- Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated selfstarter with excellent followthrough
Additional Requirements:
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
Salary range:
$65,000 - $90,000
Additional Information
NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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