Clearance Analyst

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent offers from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

A Clearance Analyst assists with clearance matters for the animation studio including but not limited to: motion picture, television, digital, live stage, location based entertainment, theme parks, publishing, online and related marketing, editorial, home entertainment materials, publicity, advertising and consumer products.

“What would you say you do here?”

• Works with the Clearance Team on legal clearance matters for a variety of assigned projects (e.g., film, series, or franchise) from pre-production to release as well as all ancillary clearances, including but not limited to advertising, marketing, and consumer products.

• Extensive research on trademarks, copyright, titles, fictitious characters/locations and artwork.

• Indexing, tracking and record keeping of media materials for various projects

• Careful analysis and record keeping of rights issues and acquisitions

• Manage advertising, promotions, marketing and consumer products restrictions for various projects

• Contacting third-party companies for rights and permissions requests

• Licensing stills and clips via third-party vendors

• Reviewing and flagging lyrics and music cues for our Music Clearance department

• Research, review, and analysis of parody and fair use

• Editorial research and analysis for our Franchise and Brand Development teams

• Daily liaise with productions, as well as other departments across the company

• Other duties as assigned

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• 2+ years of motion picture and/or television clearance experience. Animation experience preferred

• Must be able to handle a fast-paced working environment with quick turnaround requirements and tight production deadlines

• Must be highly proficient in Word, Excel, Google Docs and Gmail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail is a must

• Must possess strong research and analytical skills

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

• Portray a professional demeanor and have strong interpersonal skills, while working closely with various levels of management, including executives

• Experience with working effectively in a collaborative team environment and be willing to multi-task and cover additional duties as needed

• Portray initiative to identify continuous improvement

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-DreamWorks worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $62,000 - $75,000.

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