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Company Name : The Walt Disney Studios
Company Location : Valyermo, CA 93563
Job Position : Clearance Manager
Job Category : Jobs in Valyermo, CA 93563
Job Description :
The Studio Clearances team handles many aspects of legal clearances, including those related to production and marketing of films and other content released theatrically and via streaming platforms. Team members read and analyze scripts and research reports to identify potential clearance issues and ensure appropriate clearance of names and places, dialogue, artwork, props, costumes, photographs, film/TV clips, mock-up designs, and building/architectural designs. They negotiate agreements with outside parties controlling rights to artwork, photography, footage, and other proprietary material used in studio content.
The team advises content production staff (e.g., producers, writers, art departments, set decorators, prop masters, costumers, editors, visual effects, animators) of clearance procedures. In connection therewith, they also review dailies, rough and final cuts of films, websites, bonus content, behind the scenes/EPK materials, interviews, bloopers, deleted scenes, trailers, TV spots and other marketing materials, commercial tie-ins, print ads, DVD menus and packaging materials. The Clearance Manager will be a vital part of the production clearance team.
Responsibilities :
Review scripts and related research in preparation of detailed reports summarizing potential clearance issues and necessary next steps.
Throughout preproduction/production/post production, track and handle all requests from production for use of graphics/artwork/photographs/props/set dressing/wardrobe/stills/footage/fonts/other.
Facilitate research and analysis of scripted (or non-scripted) character/business names, quotations, phone numbers/addresses, etc. Perform independent research.
Transmit, follow-up, and track clearance requests to outside parties. Secure necessary licenses and/or permissions via boilerplate forms and protocols.
Analyze proposed character designs, concept art, and graphics. Elevate for additional review as needed.
Consult, as needed, with IP and Production counsel in connection with copyright, trademark, right of publicity, and contractual matters.
Maintain clearance status reports and distribute to production and internal studio personnel.
View dailies and screenings to ensure compliance with clearance instructions.
Coordinate and communicate with internal studio groups (e.g., labor relations, casting administration, consumer products, brand, music, marketing, and screen credits).
Review motion picture advertising, publicity, and promotional trailers, TV/radio spots, and print material to ensure compliance with clearance guidelines. Prepare and distribute marketing restriction memos.
Basic Qualifications :
Minimum 4-5 years in a scripted entertainment (e.g., major film/TV production entity) clearance position. Knowledge of copyright, trademark, right of publicity, and other legal concepts sufficient to identify and communicate issues.
Strong critical thinking skills
Proven ability to take initiative and seek increased responsibilities
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to train/mentor others
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and fluctuating environment
Proficient in autonomously prioritizing work and managing deadlines
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word
Required Education :
BA/BS degree preferred
Additional Information :
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