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Manager, Rights Management & Analysis

Job Description

AMC Networks is the ultimate destination for mold breaking, genre defying, and premier storytelling. Operating in over 125 countries worldwide, we’re the global leader in targeted subscription streaming and home to iconic and fan-favorite brands across television, independent film, production, distribution, gaming, and publishing. We’re behind some of the most celebrated and acclaimed original content in television and film history, from pantheon-level TV series Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul to Academy Award-winning independent dramas like Boyhood, to the biggest thing on cable for over ten years, The Walking Dead, hugely successful, cult films like Mandy and Bone Tomahawk, and so much more.

As a Manager, Rights Management & Analysis you will perform legal analysis and manage the process of accurate review and rights management entry. These actions require an in-depth knowledge of complex media rights, review of license terms, and problem-solving skills, all within a quick turnaround time. Given the high volume of documentation and the constant technological developments in the media industry, an ability to understand diverse contractual definitions & being detail oriented is a vital characteristic for the candidate in this position. The position interacts and provides critical support to multiple departments within the company.

Job responsibilities

Review and analyze key provisions for variety of agreements (programming, production, sales, talent, 3rd party contracts & etc.) and manage the process of rights entry of Agreements across all AMCN businesses to ensure quality data entry.
Verify and ensure that information has been accurately captured and updated by Coordinators/Contract Administrator in their data entry responsibilities.
Assist in Rights analysis to support new business development.

Provide management with rights availability reports, perform rights research, complete ad hoc projects, and customize reports as needed by International, Legal, Finance, Scheduling and Program Sales divisions.
Work with the various teams across the organization to address any issues and promptly report resolutions to all appropriate parties.
Contribute ideas and suggestions on how to improve system processes and recommend/track requests for enhancements.

Experience/Qualifications

4 to 5 years’ prior experience working at a television network, cable network, film studio, television distribution company, a law firm or similar business that specializes in entertainment/media transactions.
Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
Superior knowledge of multiplatform media rights and experience reviewing and interpreting complex Agreements.
Media rights database experience with FilmTrack, RightsLogic and/or RightsLine.
Candidate must have highly developed analytical skills.

Proficient in all aspects of MS Office.
Must be detail oriented.
Have the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
The position is service-oriented, so excellent interpersonal communication skills are necessary as is an ability to discuss reports, data, and issues with individuals at all levels of company.

The base compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Networks additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Networks values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.

The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.