Trademark & Rights Clearance Manager

SCAD; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

SCAD Atlanta is seeking a clearance and trademark manager to support the legal administration team, handling asset clearance, trademark portfolio management, and workflow processing. You will analyze clearance needs for media assets, obtain permissions, manage external suppliers, and oversee global trademark filings and documentation.

Ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in clearance or trademark work, strong organizational and communication skills, and ability to thrive in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a background in online research as well as TV and film production

Responsibilities

• Process legal templates and completed agreements and manage the team’s email account
• Analyze clearance needs for media assets for marketing, promotional, and other content; secure permissions from rights holders; and retain, organize, and file all relevant documentation
• Establish relationships with popular footage, stills, music, and archival media suppliers
• Manage the clearance acquisition process; maintain binders for all SCAD productions; and ensure all clearance data and backup documentation are accurate and organized
• Promptly analyze and respond to various requests for review of content and other associated materials
• Maintain an ongoing, high-level of familiarity with evolving internal content
• Quickly identify and distill clearance issues to production counsel and producers
• Obtain and file all appropriate releases; advise, review, and approve all clearances for, and all uses of, SCAD content; and share clearance expiration dates with appropriate personnel
• Serve as SCAD’s primary internal contact for guidance on copyright status in university-produced content
• Direct, manage, and oversee the core functions of trademark portfolio operations
• Implement global trademark-related initiatives; manage a database containing all completed and pending trademark matters; and oversee trademark application processes at the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Manage foreign filings and coordinate with overseas trademark agents on applications
• Oversee clearance operations and high-volume release workflows for SCAD events and festivals
• Secure comprehensive rights for global promotional, marketing, and archival use across all media
• An inclination toward creativity to assess and identify options for producers and others seeking visuals for content
• Strong organization, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with creating and changing templates
• Knowledge of TV, film, and music personalities, pop culture, and current events
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where meeting deadlines is a priority
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize work and multitask
• A team player who can collaborate with others to identify creative solutions
• A fast learner
• Bachelors degree and a background in online research as well as TV and film production
• At least five years of experience identifying and clearing digital and print content
• Experience with the trademark registration process
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Successful completion of a background check

Skills

Trademark management

Legal analysis

Contract review

Communications

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field

Tools

MS Office

Clearance management systems

Job description

SCAD Atlanta is seeking a clearance and trademark manager to support the legal administration team, handling asset clearance, trademark portfolio management, and workflow processing. You will analyze clearance needs for media assets, obtain permissions, manage external suppliers, and oversee global trademark filings and documentation.

Ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in clearance or trademark work, strong organizational and communication skills, and ability to thrive in a