Analyst, Global Rights, Rights Production (Temporary)

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have In-Office requirements, most temporary or third party payroll workers should expect to work remotely, unless otherwise discussed. Division Story Our global Legal and Business Affairs department believes in the promise and power of teamwork. When we work together as a cohesive unit ? supporting, involving, appreciating and respecting each other ? we can elevate our company, our clients, and ourselves. At A+E Networks, we have built and developed a culture based on the principles of effective communication, collaboration, accountability and trust. These guiding principles serve as our north star as we partner and strategize with other departments across the Company to help A+E Networks achieve its goals and stay at the forefront of a highly competitive, rapidly changing industry. If you share these values and want to learn more about who we are and what we do, consider joining our team. Job Description THE ROLE: Analyst... Global Rights, Rights Production (Temporary) We are looking for a diligent and motivated Analyst to join our Global Right's team! This position provides dedicated rights management support for the Global Right's team and reports to the Senior Manager, Global Rights, Rights Production & Compliance facilitating a close partnership and communication between Post Production and Legal & Business Affairs. In this role, you will review and verify that all materials used in our internally-produced content are properly cleared and licensed for distribution to all desired territories and platforms. MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU?LL DO: Review rights bibles, perform detailed contract analysis on third-party license agreements, research use of public domain materials, and perform risk assessments as to the acceptability of non-standard licenses and releases, raising any concerns to litigation counsel for review and final sign-off. Review content to identify and address clearance issues, provide advice, and suggest alternative solutions while implementing A+E policy to ensure agreement and legal compliance. Facilitate clearance requests and licensing by working closely with the production team in researching copyright ownership, public domain, fair use, and pre-existing A+E owned materials. Contribute to cost tracking and budget management Create rights bibles (show deliverables) and support materials, including conformed scripts, shot sheets, music cue sheets, 3rd party footage releases, appearance, and location releases, etc. Collaborate closely with Post Production, Legal & Business Affairs, external archives, and third-party licensors, and must be able to communicate with clarity and sensitivity to cultivate those relationships. You?re able to present information effectively to allow your partners to make smart decisions as quickly as possible. YOUR STORY: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience analyzing third-party licenses (music, stills, stock footage) and various forms of programming and distribution agreements for a television network, television production company, film studio, or music studio. Takes initiative, is organized, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to read and analyze license agreements Expertise in licensing from archival vendors Familiarity with content distribution platforms from broadcast to digital, long, and short form, and developing formats. Understanding of music copyright licensing and the required documentation based on usage type within programming, including the identification of controlled portions of compositions/fees. Bachelor?s degree or equivalent industry experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Soundmouse a plus) Please note project assignment associates are engaged to provide service to A+E Networks on a temporary basis in connection with a specific project. Project assignment associates are hired and employed through a third-party vendor with a duration/tenure of no longer than eighteen (18) months. Compensation Contract Weekly Pay Rate: $1,461.54 The pay rate displayed serves as a good faith estimate for this role. Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate?s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. Learn more at aenetworks.com/careers. A+E Networks proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company?s employment actions and decisions ? including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination ? are made without regard to an employee?s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. A+E Television Networks is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans. A+E Networks? is a collection of culture brands that includes A&E?, The HISTORY? Channel, Lifetime?, LMN?, FYI?, VICE TV and BIOGRAPHY?. We are in seven out of 10 American homes and have a cumulative reach of 342 million people worldwide. We also have 500+ million digital users across our sites and streaming apps, which include A&E Crime Central, HISTORY Vault and Lifetime Movie Club. We are in the story business, and just as the industry and art form have evolved, so have we. Since our founding in 1983 with just two cable channels, we have grown into a multiplatform, multimedia, multigenre content creator. To learn more, please visit us at aenetworks.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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