Director of Content Licensing

Feld Entertainment; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Feld Entertainment is seeking a Director of Content Licensing to enhance SMX’s content strategy and oversee the management of footage and media content. This role focuses on licensing strategy and cross-functional collaboration within the sports media sector.

Applicants should have a college degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in media licensing, showcasing strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. The position offers the opportunity to engage intensely with the motor sports industry.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for content licensing and rights management.
• Serve as primary contact for all footage and photo licensing needs.
• Lead negotiation of license agreements ensuring favorable terms.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Relationship management

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 position requires strong relationship management skills, exceptional organizational abilities and significant cross‑functional collaboration. The Director will supervise the Media Manager, Content Licensing.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic leadership for Content Licensing, encompassing licensing strategy, rights management, and cultivating relationships with licensees, content‑users and media entities
• Serve 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 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

• Handle a high volume of requests while maintaining attention to detail and curating strong relationships within the motor sports industry
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must complete safety programs as mandated by Feld Entertainment, Inc. and local/federal rules and laws
• Work well under pressure
• Prioritize duties for effective and successful events
• Availability to work extended hours, holidays, and weekends depending on business demands
• Be dedicated, reliable, and punctual
• Demonstrate positive and professional behavior toward clients and co‑workers at all times
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and be a team player