Rights Manager - Media & Entertainment - Handle Recruitment : Job Details

An exciting new role for a Senior Rights Manager to join a Global Media & Entertainment Company. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong expertise in data entry and documentation management. The position involves handling a variety of materials related to programming acquisitions from producers and licensing agreements with networks and streaming platforms worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret distribution, acquisition, writer, production, and intellectual property agreements to accurately input key terms and rights into their in-house rights management system
• Coordinate with global teams to verify rights, confirm start dates, flag potential issues, and manage general contract administration.
• Compile, organise, and validate large data sets in Excel, ensuring seamless data mapping and migration
• Support the contract lifecycle, ensuring all rights requests and inquiries are handled efficiently.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Acquisitions, Sales, Technical Servicing, Finance/Accounting, Production, and Business & Legal Affairs.
• Lead and contribute to departmental projects focused on maintaining data accuracy and consistency.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong understanding of distribution rights and licensing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities across different functions.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.