Associate, Standards & Practices, Commercial Clearance

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Associate is responsible for conducting the careful review of advertising, on-air promos and other marketing materials in accordance with FCC and FTC regulations and network guidelines. You will collaborate with and negotiate regularly with Advertisers as well as Internal Sales, Marketing, Program Services and Operations executives. You will perform duties under the supervision of the Vice President, Broadcast Standards, Commercial Clearance and other more senior Broadcast Standards executives.

We are open to Associate or Manager title based on the experience of the candidate; however, the position managing the ''Button'' must be in Los Angeles and you must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review assigned commercial categories by evaluating scripts, storyboards, rough-cuts, and final cuts
• Assess acceptability of advertising content and effectively communicate and negotiate any necessary edits or concerns to internal and external entities
• Provide support and guidance to clients seeking status on submitted materials
• Determine acceptability and placement of marketing materials for on-air, Video on Demand and online use according to FCC and FTC regulations and network brand considerations
• Judge acceptability of promo content and effectively communicating any necessary edits or concerns to Marketing department personnel and Promo producers
• Operate the Broadcast Interrupt Button during the coverage of live entertainment programming, live specials and sports programming, including on weekends and holidays (If Los Angeles based)
• Additional Projects as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• At least 3 years of work experience in entertainment, legal, programming, production, clearance and/or S&P
• Excellent negotiation skills, very strong oral and written communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with various internal departments, colleagues, managers, producers, and advertisers
• Attention to detail to spot issues and possess problem-solving mentality and ability to apply standards and distinguish them from personal beliefs
• Computer savvy and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, databases, and web browsing
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to judge when to elevate questions to managers
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Spanish fluency

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8829k-3-145-42-94-42 in your application.