Photography Clearances & Licensing Manager (Remote)
Photography Clearances & Licensing Manager (Remote)
Job Summary
Marcom is Apples Global Marketing Communications group. We oversee Apples advertising and marketing to ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications.
The role of a Photography Clearances & Licensing Manager at Apple is to oversee clearances and licensing responsibilities for projects in collaboration with the Marcom Photo Business Affairs Manager and Photo Producers at all stages of the creative and production process to identify rights issues and propose alternative solutions for Apple's worldwide marketing materials.
Key Qualifications
Minimum 7-10 years of relevant, photography industry experience at a production company, advertising agency, film studio, publishing company, television network, or in archival research/clearances
Deep subject matter expertise garnered through years of demonstrable, practical experience addressing real-world rights licensing issues
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 apply concepts such as Most Favored Nation and split copyright percentages in practical situations, such as budgeting and tracking reports
Ability to identify, with accuracy, the spectrum of rights-managed IP frequently found in production environments, including but not limited to designer props, wardrobe, artwork, brands, furniture, textiles, patterns, and more
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
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
Dynamic and inquisitive problem solver who consistently seeks solutions through thoughtful questioning and in-depth analysis.
Description
Collaborate closely with the Marcom Photo Business Affairs Manager and Photo Producers to understand 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
Negotiate talent upgrade fees when licensing terms necessitate an extension.
Provide Production 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.
Track and process all license payments, and ensure timely execution and payment of licenses.
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
Attend kickoff meetings with creative and production teams
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Job Summary
Marcom is Apples Global Marketing Communications group. We oversee Apples advertising and marketing to ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications.
The role of a Photography Clearances & Licensing Manager at Apple is to oversee clearances and licensing responsibilities for projects in collaboration with the Marcom Photo Business Affairs Manager and Photo Producers at all stages of the creative and production process to identify rights issues and propose alternative solutions for Apple's worldwide marketing materials.
Key Qualifications
Minimum 7-10 years of relevant, photography industry experience at a production company, advertising agency, film studio, publishing company, television network, or in archival research/clearances
Deep subject matter expertise garnered through years of demonstrable, practical experience addressing real-world rights licensing issues
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 apply concepts such as Most Favored Nation and split copyright percentages in practical situations, such as budgeting and tracking reports
Ability to identify, with accuracy, the spectrum of rights-managed IP frequently found in production environments, including but not limited to designer props, wardrobe, artwork, brands, furniture, textiles, patterns, and more
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
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
Dynamic and inquisitive problem solver who consistently seeks solutions through thoughtful questioning and in-depth analysis.
Description
Collaborate closely with the Marcom Photo Business Affairs Manager and Photo Producers to understand 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
Negotiate talent upgrade fees when licensing terms necessitate an extension.
Provide Production 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.
Track and process all license payments, and ensure timely execution and payment of licenses.
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
Attend kickoff meetings with creative and production teams
Apply Now