FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer. The company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content.
FOX Entertainment Global (FEG) is FOX Entertainment's centralized content sales division, providing the worldwide multi-platform marketplace with exclusive access to its diverse, rapidly expanding production pipeline and library of owned original programming and co-production partnerships.
We are seeking an Executive Director, Deal and Rights Management, to support FEG. Your responsibilities will include managing and handling the deal management process for all of FEG's agreements, and overseeing and maintaining the rights "in" and rights "out" management in connection with the distribution and licensing for worldwide distribution.
A Snapshot of Your Responsibilities
- Manage the newly formed Deal and Rights Management team, including deal management, and both rights "in" and rights "out" activities
- Manage series commitment information and related tracking
- Manage requirements specified in third-party license agreements and output deals
- Lead all deal management activities from contract review and analysis to data entry across all agreement types
- Ensure the integrity of all metadata, financial terms, and rights information in the system
- Record and maintain accurate distribution rights from all content providers in the rights management system
- Review and analyze distribution license agreements and deal terms to ensure data accuracy across all systems
- Oversee, track, and manage all contractual options to ensure timely execution
- Track and manage music options for both international and domestic exploitation
- Develop and distribute critical reports for key stakeholders
- Approve deal entries in company systems
- Respond to all senior management inquiries
- Liaise with the Tech team on system upgrades and enhancements
- Interface with executives at all levels in all departments
- Handle any and all projects or other responsibilities that may be requested
What You Will Need
12+ years of experience in deal and rights management, preferably within a television distribution company or departmentComprehensive knowledge of deal terms, including distribution rights across all media platformsProven ability to interpret and understand deal terms in license, format, and acquisition agreementsDemonstrated expertise in analyzing and summarizing various agreementsDemonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage a team and collaborate effectively with stakeholdersStrong understanding of workflows and operational processesStrong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and sound judgmentInterest in, and prior experience, collaborating with technology teams on system development and process improvementExcellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to work as a team playerProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteNice to Have But Not a Dealbreaker
Familiarity with Rightsline and SalesforceWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate / range for this role is $128,000.00-185,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical / dental / vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits.
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