Analyst, Content and Production Clearance, Intellectual Property

Netflix, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with employer match

Stock option program

Disability programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix, Inc. is seeking an Analyst for the Content and Production Clearance team to help manage risks related to copyright, trademark, and publicity rights.

You will review scripts, art, wardrobe and production materials, and negotiate licenses as needed, working with producers and creative crews across the company. The role focuses on establishing efficient workflows within the team and overseeing Netflix’s clip licensing program, reporting to the Director & Senior Counsel, Intellectual

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of legal clearance experience in film and television advising productions on IP, personality rights and fair use.
• Experience supporting scripted film and television shows is preferred.
• Experience managing fast-paced clearance activities with production personnel and licensors.

Responsibilities

• Review and guide scripts, art, wardrobe and production materials for clearance risks.
• Negotiate licenses when necessary and manage licenses with licensors.
• Establish and maintain internal and cross-functional workflows for clearance.
• Oversee Netflix’s clip licensing program and collaborate with producers and creative teams.

Skills

IP law

Legal clearance

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

The Team & The Role:

Netflix is seeking an Analyst for our Content and Production Clearance team to assist our film and television productions with managing risks associated with copyright, trademark, and right of publicity law. The successful candidate will collaborate with the company's award-winning television and film productions, working with producers, writers and creative crew to review and provide guidance on scripts, art, wardrobe, props and other production materials, and negotiate licenses when necessary. The candidate will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining the Content and Production Clearance team’s internal and cross-functional workflows, and for managing Netflix’s clip licensing program. This position is within the Studio Affairs legal team and reports to the Director & Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property. This position may be based in either LA or NY. This is an opportunity to help Netflix shape the future of filmed entertainment.

The successful candidate will be, at heart, a practical problem solver: Flexible in approach and adaptable to ever-changing creative and business needs, with a strong understanding of the underlying legal issues that enables quick decision making with imperfect information.

Requirements:

3 to 5 years of legal clearance experience in film and television advising productions on intellectual property, personality rights, and fair use issues. Experience supporting scripted film and television shows is preferred. Experience managing fast-paced clearance activities with production personnel, clearance firms and licensors of production materials; and reviewing and organizing a high-volume of scripts, research reports, license agreements and other clearance documents. High level attention to detail, patience and persistence to respond to and follow up with ongoing requests. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that allow you to collaborate with people having diverse viewpoints and interests. Demonstrated ability to drive efficiency and think strategically about production clearance and risk tolerance. A flexible mindset, and a willingness to tackle matters outside the area of expertise. Prior experience negotiating and drafting license agreements in a production environment is preferred but not required.

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $160,000.00 - $240,000.00.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

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Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner. We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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