Director of Content Licensing

Feld Entertainment, Inc.; Ellenton (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Feld Entertainment’s SMX unit in Ellenton, FL is seeking a Director of Content Licensing to drive growth of our licensing strategy for footage, photos and short-form content worldwide. This strategic and operational role oversees the new content licensing unit and manages day-to-day licensing requests.

You will lead negotiations, build relationships with licensees and media entities, and collaborate across Operations, Global Partnerships, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, and Legal.

Qualifications

• Requires a college degree and 5+ years in media licensing or rights management.
• Experience in a fast-paced sports media environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of IP and contract negotiation essentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for licensing, rights management and licensee relationships.
• Serve as primary contact for footage and photo licensing needs for SMX.
• Lead license negotiations, renewals and terms favorable to revenue growth.
• Collaborate with Operations, Global Partnerships, PR, Digital Marketing and Legal.
• Perform due diligence on content requests, licensing scope and usage parameters.
• Oversee compliance and reporting of content usage to stakeholders.

Skills

Licensing strategy

Relationship management

Negotiation

IP/copyright knowledge

Education

College degree

Tools

Formstack/Intellistack

Job description

Director of Content Licensing

Ellenton, Florida - E-Verify | Full Time Production & Operations Touring Units — Motorsports TV Production

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.

About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment®, family owned and operated, is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Disney On Ice, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 80 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer Feld Entertainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees, customers, and partners worldwide. We celebrate diversity and encourage our profoundly talented workforce to express themselves proudly. Our successful business model requires different perspectives and voices so that we can create the incredible live shows we put on. Come join us and help us light up the world.