Clearance Specialist
About the Role & Team: The Clearance team at The Walt Disney Company oversees and manages the day-to-day production legal and script clearance needs within the Disney General Entertainment group, which includes 20th Television, FX, Disney Branded Television/TV Animation. The Clearance Specialist analyzes scripts and counsels production on a variety of legal matters in connection with script clearances, use of copyrights and trademarks. They provide our productions with standard templates for locations, parking lots, catering and equipment rentals. There will also be opportunity to use independent judgement and may call upon an attorney for additional input on especially complex matters. What You Will Do: • Responsible for negotiating and obtaining a variety of production agreements including but not limited to rights clearances (clip licensing, material release etc.) for all programming content, as well as location and equipment agreements. • Ensures that all production agreements falling under their purview are in compliance with legal, financial, risk management, safety and administrative requirements. • Works closely with clearance managers and production attorneys. Required Qualifications & Skills: • 2 years’ experience handling clearances, location and other production related agreements; television experience preferred. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Self-starter with ability to handle multiple, high priority tasks. • Precise attention to detail. • Strong organizational, time management and communication skills. • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Education: • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience Preferred/Desired Education: • JD or Paralegal #CORP_Media #twdcmedia The hiring range for this position in Greater Los Angeles area is $64,300.00 to $86,200.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Apply tot his job