Clearance Analyst

Summary

Join DreamWorks Animation as a Clearance Analyst and contribute to the legal clearance of various projects, from pre-production to release. You will conduct extensive research on trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property matters. Responsibilities include managing rights issues, contacting third-party companies for permissions, and reviewing materials for clearance. This fully remote position requires 2+ years of motion picture and/or television clearance experience and proficiency in various software applications. A bachelor's degree is preferred. DreamWorks offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

• Have 2+ years of motion picture and/or television clearance experience
• Be able to handle a fast-paced working environment with quick turnaround requirements and tight production deadlines
• Be highly proficient in Word, Excel, Google Docs and Gmail
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Possess strong research and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Work with the Clearance Team on legal clearance matters for a variety of assigned projects (e.g., film, series, or franchise) from pre-production to release as well as all ancillary clearances, including but not limited to advertising, marketing, and consumer products
• Conduct extensive research on trademarks, copyright, titles, fictitious characters/locations and artwork
• Index, track and keep records of media materials for various projects
• Carefully analyze and keep records of rights issues and acquisitions
• Manage advertising, promotions, marketing and consumer products restrictions for various projects
• Contact third-party companies for rights and permissions requests
• License stills and clips via third-party vendors
• Review and flag lyrics and music cues for our Music Clearance department
• Research, review, and analyze parody and fair use
• Conduct editorial research and analysis for our Franchise and Brand Development teams
• Liaise daily with productions, as well as other departments across the company
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Portray a professional demeanor and have strong interpersonal skills, while working closely with various levels of management, including executives
• Have 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

Benefits

• Company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A variety of other discounts and perks
• Fully Remote position