Temporary Licensing Coordinator
Sesame Workshop Europe, New York, NY, United States
Temporary Licensing Coordinator
Licensing | Hybrid in New York, NY | Temporary | From $28.00 to $32.00 per hour
Job Summary
The Temporary Licensing Coordinator will be a member of the Revenue and Philanthropy department and reports to the Senior Director of North America Licensing Hardlines and directly supports this division with all product development, marketing approvals, deal memo execution and as required emerging lines of business for this team. This opportunity will run for 3 months (July 20th - October 2nd, 2026) to cover a temporary leave of absence.
Responsibilities
This role provides business support, coordination and will attend line reviews and product development meetings with creative resources and licensees on a regular basis
Responsible for helping with creative management of licenses, process product approval submissions and traffic forms to creative resources, business managers and licensees
Ensure product development is within contractual rights under management approval and supervision, and develop and maintain licensees’ files for all product submissions
Create and maintain product bibles for all licensees including line lists, product photos and catalogs
Assist in the maintenance of sample stockroom and inventory for all licensees, including archiving of samples. Includes interfacing with the licensee on current sample requirements
Assist in requesting, collecting and organizing line lists, sell‑in & sell‑thru data, retail updates, marketing & merchandising plans, etc.
Coordinate business reviews, line reviews and product development meetings with licensees and creative resources on a regular basis, and attend when necessary
Assist in researching potential new partners and staying apprised of competitive and marketplace trends
Coordinate and gather quarterly forecasts from licensees and organize financial dataAssists in preparing decks, one‑sheets and pitches for various internal and external meetings
Coordinate materials for trade shows, advertising, events and line reviews
Assist with business management tasks for additional key licensees, including but not limited to, licensee performance analysis, minute preparation, deal memo preparation, meeting coordination, etc.
Work closely with internal teams’ optimization of the division with Sales Force
Required Qualifications
B.A/B.S College Degree or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in licensing – character / entertainment licensing experience preferred
Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment
Experience in product development and product orchestration
Attention to details with great organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple projects at once, prioritize and problem solve
Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment with a strong sense of ownership
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in licensing of educational/entertainment brands
Sesame Workshop Hybrid Work Policy
This position is based at our headquarters office in New York (Manhattan) at 1900 Broadway, New York, NY, and follows a hybrid work model. In‑office requirements vary by role and employee group, and currently range from two to five designated in‑office days per week.
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
As a federal contractor, Sesame Workshop follows Pay Transparency and non‑discrimination provisions as guided by the U.S. Department of Labor
Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE) Statement
Sesame Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy‑related condition, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
PSEA Statement
Sesame Workshop is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on the business needs, job requirements & suitability of the candidate. Sesame Workshop strictly follows the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti‑Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of program participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Sesame Workshop staff, consultants, visitors to the program and partner organization, and the standards of behavior expected from them.
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Licensing | Hybrid in New York, NY | Temporary | From $28.00 to $32.00 per hour
Job Summary
The Temporary Licensing Coordinator will be a member of the Revenue and Philanthropy department and reports to the Senior Director of North America Licensing Hardlines and directly supports this division with all product development, marketing approvals, deal memo execution and as required emerging lines of business for this team. This opportunity will run for 3 months (July 20th - October 2nd, 2026) to cover a temporary leave of absence.
Responsibilities
This role provides business support, coordination and will attend line reviews and product development meetings with creative resources and licensees on a regular basis
Responsible for helping with creative management of licenses, process product approval submissions and traffic forms to creative resources, business managers and licensees
Ensure product development is within contractual rights under management approval and supervision, and develop and maintain licensees’ files for all product submissions
Create and maintain product bibles for all licensees including line lists, product photos and catalogs
Assist in the maintenance of sample stockroom and inventory for all licensees, including archiving of samples. Includes interfacing with the licensee on current sample requirements
Assist in requesting, collecting and organizing line lists, sell‑in & sell‑thru data, retail updates, marketing & merchandising plans, etc.
Coordinate business reviews, line reviews and product development meetings with licensees and creative resources on a regular basis, and attend when necessary
Assist in researching potential new partners and staying apprised of competitive and marketplace trends
Coordinate and gather quarterly forecasts from licensees and organize financial dataAssists in preparing decks, one‑sheets and pitches for various internal and external meetings
Coordinate materials for trade shows, advertising, events and line reviews
Assist with business management tasks for additional key licensees, including but not limited to, licensee performance analysis, minute preparation, deal memo preparation, meeting coordination, etc.
Work closely with internal teams’ optimization of the division with Sales Force
Required Qualifications
B.A/B.S College Degree or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in licensing – character / entertainment licensing experience preferred
Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment
Experience in product development and product orchestration
Attention to details with great organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple projects at once, prioritize and problem solve
Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment with a strong sense of ownership
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in licensing of educational/entertainment brands
Sesame Workshop Hybrid Work Policy
This position is based at our headquarters office in New York (Manhattan) at 1900 Broadway, New York, NY, and follows a hybrid work model. In‑office requirements vary by role and employee group, and currently range from two to five designated in‑office days per week.
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
As a federal contractor, Sesame Workshop follows Pay Transparency and non‑discrimination provisions as guided by the U.S. Department of Labor
Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE) Statement
Sesame Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy‑related condition, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
PSEA Statement
Sesame Workshop is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on the business needs, job requirements & suitability of the candidate. Sesame Workshop strictly follows the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti‑Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of program participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Sesame Workshop staff, consultants, visitors to the program and partner organization, and the standards of behavior expected from them.
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