Coordinator, Rights And Clearances

Barstool Sports is seeking a Coordinator, Rights and Clearances. This position will serve to limit risk and clear third party materials for usage in Barstool Sports Content. Monetization and IP knowledge will be necessary to approve content that will be set live as well as monitor legacy content.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in securing music licensing from third parties for synchronization requests when budget has been allocated.
• Research existing trademark registrations and active 3rd party usage for marks that Barstool intends on using
• Daily monitoring of the distribution partner’s Content Management Systems, Specifically Youtube, to comply with Partner requirements.
• Compile and submit music cue sheets for blanket library compliance/ Performance Rights (if applicable)
• Act as a resource for the production team for rights related inquiries at all stages of production; Suggest and encourage creative but safe solutions when rights acquisition isn’t possible
• Perform frame by frame “watchdowns” for broadcast, sponsored, or “evergreen” content. Ensure that all appearances, locations, materials, and third party materials have been released and/or licensed. Includes licensing of both photography and music
• Oversee mid-roll enforcement on all content to maximize monetization opportunities
• Actively pursue Youtube Copyright Monetization optimization by utilizing Youtube’s backend partner resources

What You Have:

• Be curious to learn operations and tech that concern R&C (Back end of Youtube, Facebook, TESS)
• Detail oriented or “hawk-eyed” when reviewing materials to be published to ensure that potential risk is limited.
• Act in accordance with legal guidelines and verbiage; ability to put pride aside and confirm understanding. Recognize limitations between legal and R&C to identify when escalation is needed.
• Organization is a must; with R&C covering a variety of responsibilities, be able to keep track of tasks and prioritize.
• 3+ years Experience with licensing, media, or Associate Production (gathering releases), or equivalent experience.
• Have a positive but stern attitude when collaborating with producers and creative professionals in a fast paced environment
• Minimum a solid understanding of music licensing and third-party rights/clearance.
• Music licensing experience preferred

Pay Range: $65,000 to $75,000

Barstool Sports is a company that will drive the way media is created and consumed for years to come. Working at Barstool Sports means being part of a team that is solutions-oriented, celebrates creativity, and supports one another.

Joining means having access to competitive and valuable benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits
• A 4% 401(k) employer match
• Monthly employer contribution towards cell phone reimbursement
• Unlimited vacation time, including Summer break in July and Holiday break in December
• A monthly stipend for UberEats
• Employee discount to the Barstool Sports store
• Financial wellness benefits through Origin

What We Value

• Don't be afraid to try something new
• Be there for your audience
• Never change who you are, that's who we hired
• Find the solution, don't be the problem
• Common Sense. Use it.
• Rep the brand as best you can
• Always think about how you can help
• We have lots of different brains, be open to them

Barstool Sports is for everyone. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Barstool Sports does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes. Barstool Sports will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement.