Description:

Primary responsibility is ensuring that all content that airs on the VICELAND US network, social channels, and affiliated platforms is cleared for exploitation. This includes reviewing cuts and making determinations as to the need for appearance releases, materials releases, or location releases; negotiating archival releases as needed; and evaluating content for right of privacy, publicity, defamation and fair use concerns. Also involves drafting and negotiating the licensing agreements for television and film acquisitions. In charge of tracking rights restrictions and ensuring other departments are aware of any limitations imposed by production in content exploitation. Manages the rights and clearances assistant in the department and reports to the VP of Business and Legal Affairs.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree with admission to one or more state bars in good standing required
• 2 – 4 years of legal experience in a network or production company
• Highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated
• Superior communication and interpersonal abilities
• A demonstrated ability to work independently while serving a variety of departments within the company 

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs.

Disclaimers:

Equal Employment Opportunities: VICE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that strives to create and maintain a workplace that celebrates inclusion and diversity. At VICE, we understand that inclusion and diversity is a major benefit to our employees, our readers and viewers, and our company culture. We treat all applicants and employees fairly without regard to age, alienage or citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status and partnership status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion/creed, sexual orientation, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, status as a veteran or active military service member, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

VICE requires that all employees have proper authorization to work in the U.S. Should an applicant require employment sponsorship, VICE will determine, in its sole discretion, whether such sponsorship will be provided.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the New York City Fair Chance Act or other applicable laws.

 *Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The requirements and essential functions described above are not an exhaustive list and instead are meant to describe the general nature and level of work required of the job. VICE reserves the right to modify the essential functions of this position where a legitimate business exists.

To all recruitment agencies: Unless otherwise indicated, VICE does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees or expenses related to such unsolicited resumes.