Content Clearances & Licensing Specialist - Korea (Remote)
Content Clearances & Licensing Specialist - Korea (Remote)
Job Summary
The Marcom Business Affairs role is responsible for maintaining industry relationships and for securing rights clearances in connection with the marketing of third party, rights-managed content for Korea. This content is used in global marketing communications including on Apple.com, Apple Retail and Re-Seller marketing, direct marketing emails, social media, pr, events and advertising.
In this role, you will have a highly collaborative attitude and keep communication flowing efficiently to ensure rights are secured and processes are being followed with regards to licensing, production, clearance, etc. You will liaise with Producers, Brand Managers and Creatives to understand what the deliverables are, and how the content will be used, in order to negotiate appropriate usage rights. You will work closely with other teams within Apple, including the Global Business Affairs team, Content Production, as well as other content business and marketing leads across the organization. You will also work closely, when necessary, with Apples Legal group in researching trademark and legal issues, and providing the business context for contract negotiations.
Key Qualifications
7-10 years of relevant experience on a business affairs, or content licensing team at a creative agency, marketing organization, content production company, or within the entertainment industry.
Business-level verbal and written fluency in both Korean and English language.
Deep subject matter expertise and practical experience negotiating rights, analyzing risk, and developing processes regarding intellectual property licensing/clearances for marketing and advertising use.
Deep knowledge and understanding of Apple products and services.
Expertise in identifying potential legal issues and marketing sensitivities in Korea.
Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
Proactive contributor who can work independently, and collaboratively.
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated skills in core areas: concise and clear written and verbal communication, attention to detail, sound judgment, innovative approach to problem-solving.
Expertise in building credibility, rapport, and productive relationships across functions in a large organization.
Self-motivated, flexible, and comfortable navigating rapid change with poise and decorum in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Ability to handle assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.
Ability to travel, if needed.
Description
This role supports the work of Marcom Korea, and is embedded with Apples Global Marketing Business Affairs group.
Partner with a variety of internal Marketing, Services, Legal, Business, and Product stakeholders.
Review marketing and advertising materials with internal teams to identify intellectual property, flag issues, and propose the appropriate course of action.
Work with a variety of internal and third-party entities (App developers, Music labels, Entertainment companies, etc) to secure consent and clear rights when featuring their intellectual property in marketing and advertising.
Facilitate communication between multiple stakeholders across the organization, providing strategic options to internal teams, and liaising with Legal as needed.
Maintain effective communication with team leads to ensure information flows properly, action items are clear, and issues are escalated at the right time to the right people.
Responsible for maintaining detailed documentation and trackers around clearances and licenses at Apples high standards.
Education & Experience
Bachelors Degree required.
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