Manager, Clearance

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth- minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, award- winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent offers from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

A Clearance Manager handles all clearance matters for the animation studio including but not limited to : motion picture, television, direct-to-video, live stage, location based entertainment, theme parks, publishing, online and related marketing, editorial, publicity, advertising and consumer products.

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!

Job Description

What would you say you do here?”

Responsible for legal clearance of assigned feature films, television series and subsequent franchises from pre-production to release which includes : marketing, promotional, editorial, direct-to-video, web series, live stage, location based entertainment, theme parks, publishing, titles and social media content

In-depth legal analysis of clearance issues as they arise

Daily liaise with productions, as well as many other departments across the company, for multiple projects, prioritizing and meeting deadlines concurrently

Extensive research on trademarks, copyright, titles, fictitious characters / locations and artwork designs

Indexing, tracking and record keeping of each production's artwork and other media materials

Careful analysis and record keeping of rights issues and acquisitions

Review of all stages of artwork including stills, storyboards, animatics and locked pictures.

Advising production on clearance issues on strict deadlines

Detailed report on all script drafts. Record and file management of all drafts throughout the life of a project

Flagging and tracking concerns regarding Standards and Practices, as well as cultural sensitivity issues, foul language and violence as deemed appropriate for target audience

Manage advertising, promotions, marketing and consumer products restrictions for each production

Review of credits for continuity, accuracy and clearance

Contacting third-party companies for rights and permissions requests

Licensing stills and clips via third-party vendors, obtaining appropriate releases

Reviewing and flagging lyrics and music cues for music clearance

Review of our intellectual property for licensing purposes, handle requests from outside inquiries

Review and analysis of parody and fair use

Editorial Research and analysis for Marketing content, consumer products

Title clearance which includes extensive trademark research

Review marketing materials such as trailers, promos, DVD content, bonus material, etc.

Facilitate clearance process details to all production teams at the beginning of production to inform and advise of various clearance procedures and reinforce importance of communication throughout the production process

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

Minimum 3 years of motion picture and / or television experience handling clearance duties. Animation experience preferred

Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience required

Must be able to handle a fast-paced working environment with quick turnaround requirements and tight production deadlines

Must be highly proficient in Word, Excel, Google Docs and Gmail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail

Possess strong research and analytical skills

What can I offer?”

Portray a professional demeanor and have strong interpersonal skills, while working closely with various levels of management, including DWA's executives

Experience with working effectively in a collaborative team environment and be willing to multi- task and cover additional duties as needed

Portray initiative to identify continuous improvement

Fully Remote : This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-DreamWorks worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range : $70,000 - $95,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and / or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

For LA County and City Residents Only :  NBCUniversal will consider for employment

qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner

consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance

Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles' County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

Salary : $70,000 - $95,000