Job Summary:The Clearance team at The Walt Disney Company oversees and manages the day-to-day production legal and script clearance needs within the Disney General Entertainment group, which includes ABC Signature, FX and 20th Television.The Clearance Specialist will be analyzing scripts and counseling production on a variety of legal matters in connection with script clearances, use of copyrights and trademarks.
They will be providing production with standard templates for locations, parking lots, catering and equipment rentals.
There will also be opportunity to use independent judgement and may call upon an attorney for additional input on especially complex matters.Responsibilities:Responsible for negotiating and obtaining a variety of production agreements including but not limited to rights clearances (clip licensing, material release etc.) for all programming content.
Ensures that all production agreements falling under their purview are in compliance with legal, financial, risk management and administrative requirements.Works closely with clearance managers and production attorneys.Basic Qualifications:2 years experience handling clearances, location and other production related agreements; television experience preferred.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Self-starter with ability to handle multiple, high priority tasks.Precise attention to detail.Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, OutlookRequired EducationBachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.Preferred EducationJDAdditional Information:#LegalAffairs #Corp_Media