Analyst, IP Operations

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

2h•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The IP Operations team within NBCUniversal’s Intellectual Property Analytics, Operations, and Technology (IPAOT) department is seeking an Analyst to support the protection and enforcement of NBCUniversal’s intellectual property rights across digital platforms, with a primary focus on Generative AI-related enforcement. This role will help monitor, investigate, and address unauthorized uses of NBCUniversal content, brands, characters, trademarks, and other intellectual property across Generative AI platforms, tools, services, and related digital ecosystems. The Analyst will play an important role in supporting NBCUniversal’s emerging Generative AI Piracy Program by identifying infringing AI-generated content, supporting enforcement actions, tracking platform and technology developments, and helping develop scalable monitoring and enforcement workflows as the AI landscape continues to evolve. The Analyst will also help support NBCUniversal’s APAC anti-piracy program, including enforcement actions against infringing content found on piracy sites and Asia-specific platforms. They will do this while helping to ensure supporting vendors and staff remain consistent with key APAC partner priorities, concerns, and enforcement needs. Additional responsibilities will include monitoring and enforcement across key mobile application marketplaces and major online marketplaces involving counterfeit home entertainment items, such as DVDs, Blu-rays, and related physical media. The ideal candidate will use strong investigative skills and sound judgment to navigate digital platforms. They will also have an interest in emerging technologies and intellectual property protection efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of equivalent experience in intellectual property protection, online investigations, anti-piracy, brand protection, trust and safety, digital enforcement, or a related field
Experience navigating and researching digital platforms, websites, social media platforms, mobile application ecosystems, online marketplaces, and emerging digital services
Understanding of copyright, trademark infringement, intellectual property rights, digital piracy, brand impersonation, and online enforcement concepts
Basic understanding of how Generative AI tools function, including how AI-generated images, video, audio, text, and other content may be created, modified, distributed, and misused across digital platforms
Solid analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting online investigations involving digital piracy, Generative AI misuse, trademark infringement, impersonation, counterfeit activity, unauthorized commerce, or intellectual property abuse
Familiarity with Generative AI platforms, large language models (LLMs), AI-generated image and video tools, voice/audio generation tools, and the broader AI content ecosystem
Experience supporting anti-piracy, trust and safety, content moderation, brand protection, or intellectual property enforcement programs
Familiarity with APAC digital platforms, piracy sites, regional enforcement challenges, or Asia-specific online ecosystems
Proficiency in both oral and written language skills, specifically Chinese or Korean, is a significant plus
Familiarity with major mobile app marketplaces, e-commerce marketplaces, social media platforms, and digital content platforms
Experience with data analysis, business intelligence tools, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, or similar reporting platforms
Strong project management, process improvement, and collaboration skills, with the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies
Passion for protecting NBCUniversal content, brands, intellectual property, and consumer trust in the digital ecosystem

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations to identify unauthorized use of NBCUniversal content, trademarks, brands, characters, logos, and other intellectual property across Generative AI platforms, tools, services, websites, social media platforms, and related digital properties
Support NBCUniversal’s Generative AI Piracy Program by identifying AI-generated infringement, monitoring emerging platform and technology trends, and helping develop scalable enforcement workflows
Review suspected infringing AI-generated content and determine appropriate enforcement actions in accordance with company policies and legal guidelines
Submit and manage takedown requests, platform complaints, and other enforcement actions across digital platforms, service providers, and relevant online intermediaries
Support NBCUniversal’s APAC anti-piracy program, including enforcement actions against infringing content found on piracy websites, streaming sites, download services, social media platforms, and Asia-specific digital platforms
Coordinate APAC enforcement workflows across internal stakeholders, vendors, and supporting staff to help ensure activity remains aligned with key APAC partner priorities, concerns, and title-level needs
Monitor piracy trends, platform activity, repeat offenders, and high-risk infringement patterns across APAC markets and Asia-specific platforms
Support monitoring and enforcement across key mobile application marketplaces involving unauthorized apps, infringing app listings, brand misuse, and other intellectual property abuse
Monitor major online marketplaces for counterfeit home entertainment items, including DVDs, Blu-rays, and related physical media using NBCUniversal intellectual property without authorization
Partner with IP Counsel, regional stakeholders, business units, external vendors, and internal operations teams to support enforcement initiatives and issue resolution
Assist with reporting, dashboards, metrics, and intelligence products related to Generative AI enforcement, APAC anti-piracy activity, mobile app enforcement, and online marketplace monitoring
Use AI and analytical tools where appropriate to improve investigative workflows, automate repetitive tasks, support analysis, and increase operational efficiency
Identify trends and opportunities based on investigative findings, enforcement activity, platform developments, vendor reporting, and recurring operational issues
Participate in team planning sessions, workflow discussions, continuous improvement initiatives, and additional projects as business needs evolve