Director of Content Licensing

Feld Entertainment; Ellenton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Feld Entertainment in Ellenton, Florida is seeking a Director of Content Licensing to lead the growth and strategy of SMX’s content licensing unit. This role involves both strategic and operational responsibilities, requiring strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in media licensing, a solid understanding of IP law, and the ability to work under pressure. This position necessitates collaboration with various departments and oversight of content requests.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in media licensing or content acquisition.
• Strong understanding of IP law and contract negotiation.
• Experience in a fast-paced media environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the growth and success of content licensing strategy.
• Supervise the Media Manager, Content Licensing.
• Negotiate license agreements to ensure revenue growth.
• Collaborate with various internal departments.
• Manage compliance and reporting of content usage.

Skills

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Ability to handle a high volume of requests

Relationship management in sports media

Education

College degree

Job description

The Director, Content Licensing drives the growth and success of SMX’s content licensing strategy, including expanding the reach and visibility of SMX short-form, licensable content across all forms of media, around the globe. This is a strategic and operational role that will oversee the newly-launched content licensing unit of Feld Motor Sports’ SMX unit including day-to-day management of all footage, photos and short-form content requests. As both an internally and externally facing role, this role requires strong relationship management skills, exceptional organizational abilities and significant cross-functional collaboration. This role will supervise the Media Manager, Content Licensing.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic leadership for Content Licensing, encompassing licensing strategy, rights management, as well as cultivating relationships with licensees, content-users and media entities.
• Serves as primary contact for all footage and photo licensing needs for SMX.
• Manage Formstack/Intellistack enterprise license and systems.
• Lead negotiation of license agreements and renewals, ensuring favorable terms for revenue growth and asset protection.
• Collaborate with internal departments, such as Operations, Global Partnerships, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, and Legal, to ensure thorough review and effective implementation of all content requests.
• Perform appropriate due diligence to identify feasibility and potential risks associated with content requests, licensed materials, and usage parameters.
• Manage all compliance and reporting of content usage to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• 5+ years' required experience in media licensing, rights management, or content acquisition, preferably in a sports media environment.
• 5-7 years of experience in a fast-paced media environment, preferably in sports entertainment.
• Strong understanding of IP law, copyright law, and contract negotiation.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to handle a high volume of requests while maintaining attention to detail. Capable of curating strong relationships and connections in the motor sports industry.
• Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must complete safety programs as mandated by Feld Entertainment, Inc. and local/federal rules/laws.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize duties for effective and successful events.
• Availabilityto workextended hours,holidaysand weekends dependent upon business demands.
• Mustbe dedicated, reliable, and punctual.
• Demonstrate positive and professional behavior towards clients and co-workers at all times.
• Self-motivated withthe abilityto work independently and be a team player.