Clearance & Licensing Manager - News: Expert Rights Clearance and Licensing Professional for Apple News+ Initiatives
Join Apple's Global Marketing Communications Team as a Clearance & Licensing Manager - News
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Clearance & Licensing Manager to join our Apple News+ team. As a critical member of our Marcom team, you will oversee clearances and licensing responsibilities for projects in collaboration with various teams, ensuring flawless development and execution of world-class communications. If you have a strong background in content creation, licensing, and rights management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
About Apple and Our News+ Initiatives
Apple is a leader in innovation, and our News+ team is dedicated to delivering high-quality content to our users. As a Clearance & Licensing Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our content is properly cleared and licensed, and that we are compliant with all relevant laws and regulations. You will work closely with our News+ team, News+ Editorial Team, News+ Partner Management team, News+ Marketing team, and other adjacent teams to identify rights issues, obtain proper permissions and releases, and propose alternative solutions for Apple's News+ initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand creative and marketing deliverables, draft production or licensing agreements, and negotiate usage rights for talent, photography, illustrations, and more.
- Conduct copyright and trademark research and facilitate clearance requests.
- Coordinate and execute licensing agreements with external parties within the United States and globally.
- Negotiate licenses and permissions with copyright owners of various media.
- Provide teams with general Business Affairs support pertaining to their projects.
- Assist in initiating and managing risk-related conversations with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Maintain regular communication with team leads to ensure proper information flow, clear action items, and timely issue resolution.
- Utilize existing rights management systems to track and report the availability of programming for distribution to various departments.
- Work alongside Legal to review and draft license agreements.
- Manage a heavy workload of third-party clearances in partnership with a dedicated Digital Asset Manager.
- Attend kickoff meetings with creative and production teams.
- Engage in validation and localization processes to achieve on-time delivery and scalability of projects across 4 distinct geos where product is available (US, Canada, UK, and Australia).
Essential Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant content experience at a magazine publishing company, production company, advertising agency, newspaper, or at a photographer repping/agency handling editorial work.
- Deep subject matter expertise garnered through years of demonstrable, practical experience addressing real-world rights licensing issues in the editorial world and how that co-mingles with marketing of those titles.
- Ability to draw conclusions from working knowledge of issues and risks that impact the area of rights licensing, including copyright and trademark law, union/guild issues, public domain, fair use, defamation, and rights of publicity.
- Ability to identify the spectrum of rights-managed IP frequently found in editorial environments, including but not limited to News+ covers, audio recordings, articles, and logos.
- Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting complex license agreements.
- Proficiency in all current document and database systems.
- Experience in presenting rights and licensing-related topics to client groups and employees.
- Extensive, up-to-date industry knowledge on licensing issues across above-the-line and below-the-line media.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Proactive contributor who can work independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact with a diverse range of personalities and styles to establish effective relationships across the organization.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and comfortable navigating rapid change with poise and decorum in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Ability to handle high-level responsibilities, and comfort in being accountable for decisions.
- Dynamic and inquisitive problem solver who consistently seeks solutions through thoughtful questioning and in-depth analysis.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
As a Clearance & Licensing Manager at Apple, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will also have access to training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge in rights licensing and clearance. Our team is committed to fostering a culture of learning and growth, and we encourage our employees to take ownership of their careers and pursue new challenges.
Work Environment and Company Culture
At Apple, we are committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and supportive. Our team is made up of talented individuals from various backgrounds, and we value collaboration, creativity, and innovation. We offer a range of benefits and perks, including competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Access to training and development programs.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced Clearance & Licensing professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Clearance & Licensing Manager at Apple, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our content is properly cleared and licensed, and that we are compliant with all relevant laws and regulations. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. Don't miss this chance to join our team and contribute to the success of Apple News+ initiatives.
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