Clearance Specialist
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10104435 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Nov. 06, 2024Job 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 20th Television, FX, Disney Branded Television/TV Animation.
The Clearance Specialist analyzes scripts and counsels production on a variety of legal matters in connection with script clearances, use of copyrights and trademarks. They provide our productions 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, as well as location and equipment agreements.
- Ensures that all production agreements falling under their purview are in compliance with legal, financial, risk management, safety and administrative requirements.
- Works closely with clearance managers and production attorneys.
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, Outlook
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred/Desired Education:
- JD or Paralegal
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The hiring range for this position in California is $64,300.00 to $86,200.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.