Freelance Global Rights Coordinator

McCann New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,742 - 75,757; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance coverage

Paid time off

Paid Sick Time

Paid Company Holidays

401k Retirement with employer matching

Job summary

A global advertising agency in New York is seeking a freelance Global Rights Coordinator. This role involves managing global usage rights for music, talent, and photography, ensuring effective support for a leading brand. Candidates should have experience with usage rights, and possess a strong understanding of music licenses, ideally being bilingual in Spanish. The position offers a competitive weekly rate and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 1+ years related experience
• Understanding the various usage rights involved in advertising work
• Understanding of music licenses is preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing new creative materials and associated credits
• Update and maintain digital asset management site with usage rights
• Outreach to global clients to collect new materials

Skills

Understanding usage rights

Music licenses knowledge

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Job description

Overview

Reporting into: Director Global Rights Management

Location: New York, NY

Your Role:

We are looking for a freelance Global Rights Coordinator to join our team here in NYC. This person will be supporting a brand that is a leader in its category and is one of the most recognizable brands of our time. You will be responsible for supporting the management of the global usage rights, such as music, talent, photography, and stock for our client.

We are in need of someone who can be a true partner to our client and agency team and support the larger team in managing a brand on a global scale.

What You Do:

• Responsible for the ingestion process of reviewing newly submitted creative materials and their associated credits, completion reports, contracts, and agreements.
• Update and maintain the client\'s Digital Asset Management site with usage rights summaries and applicable credit information.
• Create usage rights breakdowns for new material submissions for the larger team.
• Outreach to global clients on a frequent basis to collect new creative materials and to research any historical materials.
• Additional support to the agency team, such as reporting and research efforts related to incoming campaigns.

What You Bring:

• 1+ years related experience
• Understanding the various usage rights involved in advertising work
• Understanding of music licenses is preferred
• Knowledge of SAG and AFM agreements is preferred
• Bilingual or an understanding of the Spanish language is preferred, but not required

At McCann New York, each team member plays a significant role in our success. We recognize that our team members\' contributions may extend beyond this job description. The job description is designed to outline primary responsibilities, qualifications, and role scope. It does not restrict team members or the organization to only those specified duties.

Location:

McCann New York team members must reside in or be willing to relocate to the New York Tristate area unless otherwise agreed upon by their manager and McCann New York’s Human Resources team. McCann New York is a hybrid workplace with three days in-office per week.

Salary Range:

Weekly rate of $1500. Salary ranges depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; the associated discipline market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

How We Uphold McCann Values:

• Bravery: We embrace innovation and take thoughtful risks to drive bold ideas forward.
• We approach challenges with courage, resilience, and an openness to new ideas. We encourage respectfully pushing boundaries, thinking outside the box, and proposing bold, innovative solutions, even if they come with some risk. Being brave also means standing up for what we believe in, respectfully challenging the status quo when necessary, and speaking up for others.
• Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and hold ourselves accountable in all that we do.
• We consistently follow through on commitments, speak up when something feels off, and communicate openly, even when it’s challenging. We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, are willing to admit mistakes, and are always aiming to do the right thing. By exemplifying integrity, we build trust within our teams and with our Clients, laying a foundation of reliability and respect across all our interactions.
• Generosity: We create a collaborative, inclusive environment by supporting, celebrating, and uplifting each other with kindness, compassion, and empathy.
• We go above and beyond for others, showing kindness and giving time and resources to help our colleagues succeed. This includes sharing knowledge, mentoring, and being a resource for others, as well as celebrating others’ accomplishments and contributions. We believe in creating a collaborative and supportive environment where we lift each other up. Generosity also means being inclusive, welcoming diverse perspectives, and showing empathy for others’ experiences and challenges.

How We Care for McCanners:

• Competitive insurance coverage, inclusive of medical, dental, and vision
• Time Well Taken: paid time off to take personal/vacation time off away from work as you deem consistent with your duties, the Company’s needs and its obligations
• 80 hours of Paid Sick Time per calendar year
• 21 paid Company Holidays
• Access to Spark, a learning and skill platform for your growth and development
• 401k Retirement with 6% employer matching
• Maternity, Adoption and Parental Leave ranging from 12 to 16 weeks
• Wellness resources, including free access to Headspace

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The strength of our creative capability and innovative thinking has led to some of the world\'s most celebrated, effective, game-changing work for top brands. Maximizing that strength means bringing together an extensive mix of socially, culturally, and cognitively diverse talent — and creating conditions where they feel empowered to boldly share the fullest expression of their unique worldview. We fiercely believe in the power of creativity and innovation to positively influence society and inspire greater equity and inclusion within the communities we serve. So, every day we deliberately and intentionally choose to embody our global philosophy of Conscious Inclusion and, in turn, fuel our mission to help brands earn a meaningful role in people\'s lives.