An exciting new role for a Senior Rights Manager to join a Global Media & Entertainment Company. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong expertise in data entry and documentation management. The position involves handling a variety of materials related to programming acquisitions from producers and licensing agreements with networks and streaming platforms worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and interpret distribution, acquisition, writer, production, and intellectual property agreements to accurately input key terms and rights into their in-house rights management system
- Coordinate with global teams to verify rights, confirm start dates, flag potential issues, and manage general contract administration.
- Compile, organise, and validate large data sets in Excel, ensuring seamless data mapping and migration
- Support the contract lifecycle, ensuring all rights requests and inquiries are handled efficiently.
- Collaborate with internal departments, including Acquisitions, Sales, Technical Servicing, Finance/Accounting, Production, and Business & Legal Affairs.
- Lead and contribute to departmental projects focused on maintaining data accuracy and consistency.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong understanding of distribution rights and licensing.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities across different functions.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
