Sinclair Inc.
Sinclair Inc. is hiring: Director, Content Rights Management in Los Angeles
Sinclair Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, 90079
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Sinclair’s content technology is at the core of our operational excellence. We thrive on innovation and a passion for connecting people with the best local news and sports content. As we grow our content offerings and expand our broadcast, cable and digital distribution channels - we’re embracing new technologies to fuel that growth. We’re excited by the promise of cloud-first approaches and artificial intelligence in media supply-chain operations, we’re driven by a belief that flexibility and agility will address rapidly changing media environments and we’re confident that great people and great technology equal great solutions.
Our Director of Content Rights Management, reports to the Head of Programming and helps determine and maintain the data integrity of Sinclair Broadcast Group’s (SBG’s) rights processes across multiple business units to ensure all information and resources are coordinated and input to ensure proper running of SBGs Rights Management System.
In this role, you will:
Lead a team of two who help to disseminate content rights information to support internal parties across all Sinclair product lines (Broadcast, National Networks, Tennis Channel, etc.).
Manage the Rightsline system across extensive and complex libraries (syndicated, and otherwise for Sinclair’s broadcast networks, OTT apps (B2C and B2B) as well as their SVOD / FAST (AVOD) channels to help the company make as much use of their content across platforms as possible.
Adjust and updates rights information to reflect the most recent status of active rights assigned to the company and available content.
Maintain ongoing contact with SBG business units (including Tennis Channel) in order to manage user access.
Make executed contracts available to key stakeholders via the rights management system
Work with outside vendors where required in order to update rights information and maintain integrity of data.
Establish relationships with SBG personnel and service providers in order to provide support and training for various systems.
Work in collaboration with SBG legal to handle requests and agreement changes as required.
Co-ordinate rights avails and share with various team members via rights management system in order to support deal flow.
Track content rights and maintain a database and serve as a key central resource for rights-related questions.
Partner across Programming, Accounting, Scheduling, Content Acquisitions and Operations for end-to-end management of rights.
Act as the point of contact for the Rights Management Central team (RMC), keeping Sinclair networks and stakeholders abreast of revised terms, contract end dates, technical specification requirements and overall compliance for each piece of content as well as manage the archived deals.
Drive user adoption as well as the execution and oversight of third-party software development as it pertains to Rightsline as a single source of truth for content rights and availability.
Work closely with the product team for current state enhancements as well as future-facing integrations and optimizations of data and how that data relates to user needs.
Maintain Rightsline as the most relevant source of truth for content rights, from a third-party catalog to accounting payment schedules, and title-level metadata/IDs and ensures proper compliance of said data to stakeholders.
Create regular and ad hoc reports and presentations for senior management as well as third-party vendors on a regular basis as it pertains to library and avails.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in content rights management within television, including broadcast stations, cable networks, multicast networks, or studios
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate challenges and remove roadblocks efficiently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly and concisely
Proven leadership ability, fostering collaboration while guiding teams toward success
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and capable of interpreting contractual deal terms accurately
Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Forward-thinking and curious about industry trends, with a passion for staying ahead of developments in media rights and content management
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About The Growth Networks Group
Responsible for the management of the company’s growing footprint of national TV networks in the OTA and FAST markets. The current businesses include:
Comet: A free broadcast TV network for passionate fans of SCIENCE FICTION.
Charge! A free broadcast TV network for fans of police procedurals.
ROAR A free broadcast TV network for fans of real people having fun every day.
The Nest The new free TV home of your favorite home renovation, true-crime, factual reality, and celeb-family entertainment series.
About Sinclair
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
About The Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
The base salary compensation range for this role is $115,000 to $124,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.
Seniority level Seniority level Director
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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In Summary: The Director of Content Rights Management reports to the Head of Programming and helps determine and maintain the data integrity of Sinclair Broadcast Group’s (SBG) rights processes across multiple business units . Manage the Rightsline system across extensive and complex libraries (syndicated, and otherwise for Sinclair's broadcast networks, OTT apps (B2C and B2B) as well as their SVOD / FAST channels .
En Español: A medida que ampliamos nuestras ofertas de contenido y expandimos nuestros canales de difusión, cable y distribución digital - estamos adoptando nuevas tecnologías para alimentar ese crecimiento ágil. Estamos entusiasmados con la promesa de enfoques en nube-primeros e inteligencia artificial en las operaciones de cadena de suministro de medios, estamos convencidos de que la flexibilidad y el papel de Sinclair cambiarán rápidamente los entornos mediáticos y confiamos en que grandes personas y gran tecnología proporcionan soluciones iguales. Gestionar el sistema Rightsline a través de bibliotecas extensas y complejas (sindicadas, y por otra parte para las redes de difusión de Sinclair), aplicaciones OTT (B2C y B2B) así como sus canales SVOD / FAST (AVOD) para ayudar a la compañía a hacer el mayor uso posible de su contenido en todas las plataformas. Ajustar y actualizar la información sobre derechos para reflejar el estado más reciente de los derechos activos asignados a la empresa y los contenidos disponibles. Mantener contacto continuo con las unidades comerciales de SBG (incluyendo Tennis Channel) para gestionar el acceso al usuario. Hacer que los contratos ejecutados estén disponibles a las partes clave a través del sistema de gestión de derechos Trabaje con proveedores externos donde sea necesario para actualizar información de derechos e mantener la integridad de datos. Establezca relaciones con el personal y proveedores de servicios de SGB para proporcionar apoyo y acuerdo de capacitación para varios sistemas de administración. Colaborar con SBG para manejar las solicitudes legales y los cambios relacionados con los derechos de los usuarios. Actúa como el punto de contacto del equipo central de gestión de derechos (RMC), manteniendo a las redes y partes interesadas de Sinclair al tanto de los términos revisados, fechas finales de contratos, requisitos técnicos de especificaciones y cumplimiento general para cada pieza de contenido, así como gestionar los acuerdos archivados. Impulsar la adopción de usuarios, así coma la ejecución y supervisión del desarrollo de software de terceros ya que se refiere a Rightsline como una única fuente de verdad para los derechos y disponibilidad de contenidos. Trabaje en estrecha colaboración con el equipo de producto para mejoras actuales y futuras integraciones y optimizaciones de datos y cómo dichos datos se relacionan con las necesidades del usuario. Mantenga Derechos como la fuente más relevante de verdad sobre los derechos de contenido, desde un catálogo externo hasta horarios de pago contable, y metadatos/IDs de nivel de título y asegure la adecuada conformidad de dicha administración. Calificaciones requeridas: Mínimo de 5 años Experiencia en gestión de derechos de contenido dentro de la televisión, incluyendo estaciones de radiodifusión, redes por cable, redes multicast o estudios Habilidades sólidas para resolver problemas con la capacidad de navegar a través de desafíos y eliminar obstáculos eficientemente Excelentes habilidades de comunicación verbal y escrita, capaces de transmitir información compleja claramente y concisa Capacidad de liderazgo comprobada, fomentando la colaboración mientras guía equipos hacia el éxito Proficiente en Microsoft Office Suite y capaz de interpretar con precisión los términos del acuerdo contractual altamente orientado al detalle con un fuerte enfoque en exactitud y cumplimiento Auto-motivados y capaces de trabajar independientemente con una supervisión mínima Pensamiento avanzado y curioso acerca de las tendencias de la industria, con una pasión por mantenerse adelantado a los desarrollos en derechos de medios de comunicación y gestión de contenidos Sinclair está orgulloso de ser un empleador igual oportunidad y un empleo libre. Las prácticas de trabajo no serán influenciadas por la identidad de un trabajador o su origen genético (incluyendo el estado de salud sexual, la raza, la religión, etc.) Los negocios actuales incluyen: Comet: Una red de televisión gratuita para aficionados a la ciencia ficción. Charge! una red de TV libre para fans de procedimientos policiales que se diviertan todos los días. ROAR Una red gratuita de transmisión televisiva para fanáticos de personas reales que se divierten cada día. El Nest La nueva casa de televisión gratis de su rehabilitación favorita del hogar, el crimen real, realidad factual y serie de entretenimiento familiar. Sobre Sinclair Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) es una compañía de medios diversificada y un proveedor líder de noticias locales y deportes. La compensación final para este papel se determinará por varios factores tales como un candidato experiencia laboral relevante, habilidades, certificaciones y ubicación geográfica. Los puestos a tiempo completo son elegibles para beneficios que incluyen participación en un plan de jubilación, seguro de vida e incapacidad, planes sanitarios, dentales y visuales, cuentas de gasto flexibles, licencia por enfermedad, tiempo de vacaciones, tiempo personal, permiso parental y plan de compra de acciones de empleados. Director Senior, Content Insights & Planning Director, Global Communications, Paramount Pictures Walnut, CA $150,000.00-$170,000.00 hace 5 días director creativo asociado (Art Director + Copywriter) Los Ángeles , CA $283,000.00-$335,000.00 Hace 2 semanas Santa Mónica, CA $119,000.00- $250,000.00. #J-18808-Ljbffr.