Programming Coordinator, Content Rights Management at The Walt Disney Company

Bristol, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Media, SportsIndustries

Requirements

Strong organizational and analytical skills
Detail oriented
Proficient computer skills with an emphasis on rights management database systems and collaborative working tools such as SharePoint, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office suite
General knowledge of the sports media industry
Strong communication skills
Must be highly organized, efficient, self-motivated and able to prioritize and work on multiple tasks at the same time
College degree, or a minimum of 3 years of related work experience dealing with legal, database management and/or footage licensing/clearances

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 content
Develop and distribute, both internal and external, highlight rights advisories for selected domestic and international sports
Assist 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 ESPYs
Respond to requests for clearance of, or information about, rights-restricted content
Assist in the support of the company’s anti-piracy efforts
Assist with ad-hoc projects such as retransmission royalty reviews
Develop an understanding of ESPN’s programming schedules, ESPN TV and digital programming and content services, ESPN production procedures, and ESPN programming & acquisition strategy

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Content Rights ManagementDatabase ManagementRights ClearanceData CaptureRights AdvisoryLegal CoordinationContent Scheduling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the required qualifications for the Programming Coordinator role?

The role requires strong organizational and analytical skills, detail-oriented mindset, proficient computer skills with emphasis on rights management database systems and tools like SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office suite, general knowledge of the sports media industry, and strong communication skills.

Is the Programming Coordinator position remote or on-site?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture or team environment look like for this role?

The role involves working collaboratively with the Manager, Content Rights, and members of ESPN Programming & Legal Departments, supporting various ESPN divisions in a team-oriented environment focused on content rights management.

What makes a strong candidate for the Programming Coordinator position?

Strong candidates will have required skills like organizational ability, analytical skills, and proficiency in tools such as SharePoint and Microsoft Office, plus preferred qualifications including strong sports knowledge, familiarity with NCS/CS systems, legal contracts, media rights, and experience in sports media or television programming.