Rights and Clearances Specialist

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About the job

posted this job on 05/08/08

Responsibilities shall include:
•Work with IT and other groups in the design through implementation of workflow, manual and electronic set-up of rights management system;
•Supervise the maintenance of rights management system, including, data entry of information, research department agreements and information, maintenance of docket calendar and appropriate follow up, consolidate and/or summarize documents and information for indexing in the rights management system.
•Archive files to offsite storage, prepare forms, scan or photocopy documents, and other related duties as required.
•Work closely with Programming, Web & New Media, production and all relevant teams to review all third party clearances and acquisitions.
•Review executed agreements and track information in the rights management system.
•Provide regular status reporting and control within the legal department regarding the status of various agreements and projects.
•Handling phones and/or email requests.

•Prior experience with Entertainment Rights Management Systems is a Must
•Experienced with one of the leading entertainment RMS systems
•3 - 5 years of Entertainment Rights & Availability experience, including filing, creating and maintaining files, and indexing documents into a records management database. Familiarity with Motion Picture and Television industry records, knowledge of legal documents and terminology preferred. A thorough understanding of each document that is indexed is necessary in order to assure integrity and accurate entry of information.
•Must be able to take on multiple tasks effectively, prioritize projects, and complete all assignments in an accurate and timely manner.
•Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
•Detail-oriented and confidentiality a must.
•Must be open to working on new programs and projects, and exercise strong judgment skills.
•Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•Excellent interpersonal skills.