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Senior Analyst, Global Rights, Rights Production, L&BA

A&E Networks
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

Work Locations : With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A E Networks operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes : California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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 : Sr Analyst, Global Rights, Rights Production

This is an exciting new role which will manage aspects of the Global Rights - Rights Production focusing on the expansion of A E Network's Internal Productions. The p osition is responsible for providing legal and rights services, as directed by the Manager, Global Rights, Rights Production, to internal production groups, including A E's Content Production, Enhanced Production , and Digital Media Production teams on day-to-day production related matters.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

  • Support the internal production teams at A E by handling rights related clearance, negotiation, drafting, risk analysis, legal analysis, for both new intellectual property as well as existing third-party content for re-use.
  • Perform detailed legal and contract analysis on existing third-party license agreements for re-purposing avoiding breach of contract and litigation, research use of public domain materials and perform risk assessment as to acceptability of non-standard licenses and releases, escalating any risk concerns for final sign-off.
  • Review content to identify and address clearance issues and risks, provide advice, and suggest alternative solutions to creative teams 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 copyrights ownership, public domain, fair use and pre-existing A E owned materials.
  • Confirm deliverables with Production Compliance team for inclusion in rights bibles and support materials, including, 3rd party agreements, appearance and location releases, etc.
  • Assist Manager with guidance for Analysts concerning any discrepancies, clarifications, and other complex right's needs. Determine need to escalate issues.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Minimum of 5-6 years working experience with a proven track record of negotiation of media rights, performing legal analysis, assessing risk, drafting, working with production creatives, and working within systems.
  • Must have experience researching rights, generating reports, and interpreting legal rights data.
  • Understanding and working knowledge of linear and multiplatform media rights; thorough understanding of copyright rules.
  • Maturity and the ability to remain objective "a must."
  • Strong time management and multi-tasking skills needed and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Some experience working in Jaguar System 7 Universal Rights Management and / or FilmTrack rights tracking, or similar rights management software is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of Excel and basic knowledge of Airtable.
  • BA / BS Degree preferred
  • Compensation

    Annual Pay Range : $79,414 - $91,326

    Annual Incentive Target : 10.00%

    Theannual / hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the

    minimum and maximum base pay range 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. A E offers a competitive total compensation

    package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. 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.

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