Director of Content Licensing

The Director, Content Licensing drives the growth and success of SMX’s content licensing strategy, including expanding the reach and visibility of SMX short-form, licensable content across all forms of media, around the globe. This is a strategic and operational role that will oversee the newly-launched content licensing unit of Feld Motor Sports’ SMX unit including day-to-day management of all footage, photos and short-form content requests.  As both an internally and externally facing role, this role requires strong relationship management skills, exceptional organizational abilities and significant cross-functional collaboration. This role will supervise the Media Manager, Content Licensing.

Essential Functions

Provide strategic leadership for Content Licensing, encompassing licensing strategy, rights management, as well as cultivating relationships with licensees, content-users and media entities.
Serves as primary contact for all footage and photo licensing needs for SMX.
Manage Formstack/Intellistack enterprise license and systems.
Lead negotiation of license agreements and renewals, ensuring favorable terms for revenue growth and asset protection.
Collaborate with internal departments, such as Operations, Global Partnerships, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, and Legal, to ensure thorough review and effective implementation of all content requests.
Perform appropriate due diligence to identify feasibility and potential risks associated with content requests, licensed materials, and usage parameters.
Manage all compliance and reporting of content usage to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• 5+ years' required experience in media licensing, rights management, or content acquisition, preferably in a sports media environment.
• 5-7 years of experience in a fast-paced media environment, preferably in sports entertainment.
• Strong understanding of IP law, copyright law, and contract negotiation.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to handle a high volume of requests while maintaining attention to detail. Capable of curating strong relationships and connections in the motor sports industry.
• Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must complete safety programs as mandated by Feld Entertainment, Inc. and local/federal rules/laws.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize duties for effective and successful events.
• Availability to work extended hours, holidays and weekends dependent upon business demands.
• Must be dedicated, reliable, and punctual.
• Demonstrate positive and professional behavior towards clients and co-workers at all times.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and be a team player.