Seasonal Rights & Clearances Coordinator

The role

The Rights & Clearances Coordinator researches, sources, and secures third-party materials for NFL Films programming. This role ensures all content is properly licensed according to deadlines, budgets, and legal requirements.

What you will do

• Research, request, and acquire third-party materials including photos, footage, newspaper articles, social media posts, and podcasts
• Navigate and research archival collections, stock footage libraries, and professional photo agencies
• Screen down cuts/programs and create detailed clearance logs
• Secure licenses, permissions, and releases for all third-party content
• Serve as a resource for production teams regarding rights, usage restrictions, and clearance options
• Track, organize, and maintain accurate records for research and clearance documentation
• Communicate with internal departments to move acquired materials through workflows
• Maintain strong administrative procedures and uphold departmental standards
• Learn and use internal rights/clearance tracking systems and screening tools
• Assist with training and mentoring interns as needed

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years dedicated Rights & Clearances or Archival Producing experience
• Foundational understanding of third-party rights, licensing, and clearances
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Strong problem-solving ability; resourceful and proactive
• Ability to manage sensitive or confidential information
• Flexibility to be on call for occasional weekend work
• Comfort working in deadline-driven environments with shifting priorities
• Occasional handling of physical archival materials such as footage reels, tapes, newspapers, and photo collections

Nice to have

• Experience in post-production or within a similar archival/rights/clearances environment
• Experience with AirTable or similar systems
• Experience navigating and interpreting EDLs
• Proven negotiation experience with major archives, stock footage/photo libraries, and independent rights holders

Before you apply

• No relocation assistance will be provided

About the company

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