Assistant Manager, Right and Permissions

This role may is more suitable for individuals looking to expertise in data entry role.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Responsible for assisting in responding/resolving inquiries/requests from business units; editorial groups; Group Legal
• Responsible for aiding workflows (contracts, permissions in-bound/outbound and rights selling)
• Responsible for clearing third-party assets, assist in identifying risks and contribute in mitigating them in consultation with the manager.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/KEY RESULT AREAS

• Draw-up contracts from contract templates accurately (includes- Author contracts, rights sales contracts, permissions outbound letters)
• Text and Image research and licensing/procuring. Liaise with image suppliers, publishers, agents for clearing and processing copyright fee, raising POs.
• Work closely with product teams supporting/suggesting them with contracts and third-party related matters.
• Document all actions needed, updating RMS accurately and efficiently with all asset details.
• Work closely with the Rights sales team to support them with pre and post sales deal activities.
• Build an excellent working knowledge of all Rights & IP procedures and systems.
• Ensuring that deals are set up correctly on IPM/systems to allow for Rights income to be invoiced, allocated correctly and problem-solving any issues effectively.
• Supply customers with final files for licensing deals as contracted.
• Ensure Rights customer data and contacts list is up-to date and accurate for any mailings.
• Liaising with finance and compliance teams as needed.
• Organizing and help with creating presentations for IP awareness and RMS demos.

KEY SUCCESS MEASURE

• Risk mitigation and IP governance.
• Updated systems and processes
• Savings through negotiations with rightsholders
• Adherence to group Ethical Policies and Employee Code of Conduct, operating with business practices in line with OUP policies.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Good understanding of copyright law and rights and permissions best practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, experienced with communicating at all levels of an organization and across different cultures.
• Capable of professionally managing confidential information
• Exemplify a strong attention to detail.
• Experience of 2 -4 years in Rights and IP Operations.
• Masters degree or equivalent is desired.