Job Posting Title:

Programming Coordinator, Content Rights Management

Req ID:

10114840

Job Description:

This Programming Coordinator, Content Rights Management position supports ESPN’s Content Rights Management (CRM) – a subdivision within Content Scheduling & Strategy of the Programming and Acquisitions Department.  CRM provides support to Programming, Legal, Business Affairs, Production, Communications and the Affiliate Sales divisions of ESPN.  The Programming Coordinator is expected to perform multiple clearance and analytical tasks to support ESPN’s programming and production efforts primarily focusing on: 1) providing rights and clearance assistance on restricted content and for major ESPN programming initiatives; 2) performing data capture of ESPN’s programming rights, programming library and footage rights; 3) coordinating with and advising ESPN business units in the manners in which ESPN programming content can be exploited and repurposed; 4) serving as a clearinghouse for internal and external footage-usage and related inquiries.

Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with Manager, Content Rights and members of ESPN Programming & Legal Departments to address an array of clearance issues related to Internal ESPN and Intra-Disney Productions (including TV programs, feature films, documentaries, podcasts, digital features, ESPN Original Content productions, etc.)Assist with the management of the database (NCS, Rightsline, etc.) of all proprietary rights associated with ESPN contentDevelop and distribute, both internal and external, highlight rights advisories for selected domestic and international sportsAssist the Content Rights Management team as needed with major clearance efforts related to new platforms, large-scale content reviews, intra-Disney promotional requests or large-scale productions such as the ESPYsRespond to requests for clearance of, or information about, rights-restricted contentAssist in the support of the company’s anti-piracy effortsAssist with ad-hoc projects such as retransmission royalty reviewsDevelop an understanding of ESPN’s programming schedules, ESPN TV and digital programming and content services, ESPN production procedures, and ESPN programming & acquisition strategy

Qualifications:

Strong organizational and analytical skillsDetail orientedProficient computer skills with an emphasis on rights management database systems and collaborative working tools such as SharePoint, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office suiteGeneral knowledge of the sports media industryStrong communication skillsMust be highly organized, efficient, self-motived and able to prioritize and work on multiple tasks at the same time

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong overall sports knowledgeKnowledge of NCS/CS system a plusGeneral familiarity with reading and comprehending legal contractsGeneral familiarity with media and footage rightsWork experience in the sports media industry, television programming and/or college athletics.

Required Education/Experience:

College degree preferred, ora minimum of three years of related work experience dealing with legal, database management and/or footage licensing/clearances.

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Job Posting Segment:

ESPN Programming & Acquisitions

Job Posting Primary Business:

Programming & Content Strategy

Primary Job Posting Category:

Program Scheduling

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Bristol, CT, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-03-05