What are the responsibilities and job description for the Content Licensing Specialist position at Themesoft Inc?
Job Title : Content Licensing Specialist
Location : Remote
Description :
The Content Licensing Specialist (CLS) is responsible for directing and overseeing research and licensing of third-party assets to be used within client products, working closely with their manager and others to make sure that assets fit within client's rights strategy. CLS collaborates with authors, editors, and project managers on all assigned programs to advise and ensure project execution on time and within budget, and CLS ensures accurate data within permission management system.
- Expert on all rights management requirements established b client in accordance with copyright laws and standards. Assess risk for all deliverables and problem-solve.
- Direct the research and selection of assets, and clearance of rights for third party content for print and digital products. Communicate with and negotiate licensing terms and rates with copyright holders.
- Collaborate with and coach authors and editors on content planning and provide feedback on content plans to minimize problems.
- Work with freelance photo researchers, stock houses, product developers and editors, designers, authors and in-house production staff in ensuring quality is met on all programs. Build alliances and relationships with freelance research and digital asset resources to ensure timely, cost-effective, assets of the highest quality for all programs. Review and monitor quality of work done by external team members
- Work with internal and external teams to establish schedule and budgets, and manage schedule and costs for all assigned work
