Job Summary:The Clearance department of Marvel Studios handles many aspects of legal clearances, including thoserelated to production, marketing and distribution of films and other content released theatrically andvia Disney+.
The Clearance department reads and analyzes scripts and research reports to identifypotential clearance issues and ensure appropriate clearance of names and places, dialogue, artwork,props, costumes, photographs, film/TV clips, mock-up designs, and building/architectural designs.
Theynegotiate agreements with outside parties controlling rights to artwork, photography, footage, andother proprietary material used in Marvel Studios content.The Clearance department advises content production staff (e.G., producers, writers, art departments,set decorators, prop masters, costumers, editors, visual effects, animators) of clearance procedures.
Inconnection therewith, they also review dailies, rough and final cuts of films, websites, bonus content,behind the scenes/EPK materials, interviews, bloopers, deleted scenes, trailers, TV spots and othermarketing materials, commercial tie-ins, print ads, DVD menus and packaging materials.The Clearance Coordinator will be a vital part of the Marvel Studios Clearances department, providingday-to-day support to the Director and Manager of the Clearances department, managing workflowsand processes in connection with the production clearance needs of live action theatrical motionpictures, live action streaming projects, animated shows and other duties as assigned with an emphasison the use of computer applications for tracking and document management.Responsibilities: Communicate and coordinate with production offices in connection with meetings/calls,script distribution, clearance requests, payments, department forms and protocol.
Communicate and coordinate with internal studio departments (e.G.
legal, production, postproduction, marketing, consumer products) in connection with meetings/calls, screenings,exchange of documents and other information.
Maintain and manage clearance status reports, department contacts directory, digitaldocument signing, and digital document filing.
Facilitate and track required payments for research services, licensing, and/or other fees.
Develop expertise with current and future computer applications utilized in thedepartment.
Search and retrieve archival department information as needed.
Under supervision, transmit, follow-up, and track standard clearance requests tooutside parties.
Perform internet/phone research in connection with fictional/non-fictional elementsfor films and/or obtaining rights information.Basic Qualifications: Required experience: 2 years entertainment experience, preferably in television/motionpicture production and/or production legal Technologically adept Strong critical thinking skills Forward-thinking, ability to identify opportunities to increase efficiency and implement/adapt to the change Proven capability to take initiative and seek increased responsibilities Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and fluctuating environment Proficient in autonomously prioritizing work and managing deadlines Strong proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and ExcelRequired Education BA/BS degree preferredAdditional Information:#legalaffairs#LI-TD2#CORP_MEDIA