Associate, Rights & Clearances

Attention Current Employees: To submit an application for posted positions, please close this window, log into your Workday account and apply through the Career worklet. Instructions for Applicants: To be considered for one of our open positions, please complete our online employment application and submit all required attachments for each posting that is of interest. Once submitted, your application cannot be edited. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail EmployApp@wnet.org or call toll-free 1-800-992-7519. This email and phone number have been created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Job Description Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Support our digital transformation initiative as the distribution teams primary point of contact for data entry as needed for existing and new rights management systems; Support efforts to build out a sustainable system for tracking and researching rights in alignment with the rights management system; Helps support relationships between WNET and distribution partners; Provide on-going archival data entry and research for titles in our library; Music and Visual cue sheets - ensure cue sheets are delivered for each program (broadcast and digital) and develop a tracking system within Airtable to ensure they are delivered and completed in a timely manner; Review all visual cue sheets from in-house productions for accuracy and upload to our legal database; Partner closely and communicate regularly with Legal, Rights & Clearances, Music Services, Finance, Production, Post-Production, and the Archive to ensure alignment across divisions; Other relevant duties, as assigned. Qualifications: Qualified candidates will be extremely organized and detail-oriented, with an ability to support multiple projects under tight deadlines, and will possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Additional qualifications include: Minimum 1 year of work experience in a related field; Experience with research and database management; Working knowledge of Air Table, preferred; Media negotiation skills, preferred; Interest in learning about non-profit media distribution. This is a hybrid position. The WNET Group reserves the right to change and/or modify the hybrid schedule at its discretion. The WNET Group 825 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10019-7435 www.wnet.org It is the policy of WNET not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, veteran status or any classification protected by law. The WNET Group offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary ranges are based on benchmarked nonprofit and industry related data provided by an outside consulting firm and are commensurate with skills and experience. The hiring salary range for this position is $54,000.00 - $56,000.00. Internal equity considerations will be reviewed before making a final offer. The WNET Group, home to PBS stations THIRTEEN, WLIW, Long Islands only NPR station WLIW-FM, arts and culture hub ALL ARTS, the network NJ PBS, and digital newsroom NJ Spotlight News, uses the power of media to educate, inform, entertain, and inspire audiences everywhere. The WNET Group extends beyond its broadcast television origins to embrace existing, new and emerging media platforms, producing and presenting life-changing content that offers an alternative to commercially driven media. Our Productions: The WNET Group brings art, culture, education, news, documentary, entertainment, and DIY programming to more than five million viewers each month. The WNET Groups award-winning productions include signature PBS series Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, Amanpour and Company, and trusted local news programs like NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi. Inspiring curiosity and nurturing dreams, The WNET Groups award-winning Kids Media & Education team produces the PBS KIDS series Cyberchase, interactive Mission US history games, and resources for families, teachers, and caregivers. A leading nonprofit public media producer for more than 60 years, The WNET Group presents and distributes an extensive library of content that represents all voices.