Warner Bros. Discovery, home to Avalanche (a Warner Bros. Games studio), is seeking a Director of Rights & Clearance. Reporting to the Vice President Legal, you will oversee the team responsible for ensuring CNN programming containing third-party content is cleared for global exploitation. You will lead the team's strategic direction and day-to-day operations.
What You'll Do
- Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operation of the international Rights & Clearances team operating across multiple time zones.
- Advise the VP Legal on all budget matters for the department, including team travel and compensation.
- Partner with the Business Affairs Department to lead the review process, tracking all third-party production deliverables for CNN Original Series and CNN Films.
- Supervise the work of other team members and manage the relationship between the Rights & Clearances and Business Affairs teams.
- Serve as the sole point of contact for the CNN Tribute Award Show, managing all negotiations for talent presenter/performer agreements and third-party materials.
- Analyze information, summarize terms and restrictions for programming and distribution, and draft guidance memos for editorial staff.
- Acquire third-party content (video, photos, audio) for all CNN networks and platforms worldwide.
- Negotiate, review, and draft related license agreements and other content agreements.
- Identify potential copyright and other rights issues in third-party agreements and releases.
- Provide expert advice and analysis on rights and clearances matters.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience leading a rights, clearances, or legal operations team.
- Deep expertise in negotiating and drafting content license agreements.
- Strong knowledge of copyright law and rights analysis for media production.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and cross-departmental relationships.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
- Experience advising on departmental budget and resource planning.
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the Vice President Legal and oversee the Rights & Clearances team. At Warner Bros. Discovery, you are supported, celebrated, and can thrive.
Work Mode
This role is remote and open to candidates located in the United States within the states of New York, Texas, Georgia, or California.
Warner Bros. Discovery is an equal opportunity employer.
