Clearance & Licensing Manager - App & Games (Remote)

Apple Contingent Workforce • Contract • Remote (US) • $112 - $169 / hour • 2m ago

Job Summary:

Marcom is Apple’s Global Marketing Communications group. We oversee all of Apple’s advertising and marketing to ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications. The App Clearance Manager role is responsible for securing the rights and clearances of third-party IP within the context of Apple’s product marketing. Specifically, this role will focus around third-party apps & games within Apple’s marketing.

Key Qualifications:

Minimum 10+ years relevant experience in advertising, entertainment, law, or other content-focused industry
Working knowledge of IP rights including copyright, trademark, & licensing in the area of entertainment or adverting law (emphasis on digital content/technology a plus)
Experience with risk mitigation as it pertains to IP
Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment managing multiple projects at once
Proven ability to exercise sound, strategic, and executable legal & business judgement in challenging situations
Calm approach and strong communication skills
Natural problem solver — no two projects here have a “one size fits all” solution
Familiarity with Apple’s products and services a plus, especially apps & games
Ability to communicate legal concepts and risk with internal partners & colleagues who don’t come from a legal background

Description:

You’ll work cross-functionally across Apple, and externally with app developers, to clear third-party app & game content for global marketing projects viewed by millions around the world
You’ll help solve complex IP & licensing challenges using creativity, risk mitigation, and relationship management
You’ll work directly with third-party rights holders directly to secure permissions and clear rights to content, ranging from software, demo screenshots & videos, icons, logos, gaming accessories, photography, names & likeness, trademarks, copyrighted materials, open source software, etc… for a variety of marketing deliverables including broadcast/TV
You will monitor project production to ensure compliance with procedures & policies, and to ensure faithful usage of third-party IP
You’ll be responsible for identifying and mitigating risk throughout the creative brainstorming, production, and execution phases of marketing projects
You’ll coordinate with the global App Store, Product Marketing, Legal, and Developer Relations teams throughout the lifespan of projects
You’ll handle & traffic digital assets from external partners and inventory them in a digital rights management system for posterity
You’ll work closely with Legal to receive guidance, establish processes, and take ownership of the usage of legal disclaimers in our projects
You’ll work on special projects and will come in contact with emerging technologies like AI, ML, augmented reality, and more

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