Manager, Clearance

Job Description

Responsibilities

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

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r053q8-216-73-216-105-42 in your application.