Coordinator, Content Protection

Sony Pictures Entertainment•Culver City, CA

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Content Protection, the Coordinator provides support to Sony Pictures Entertainment (“SPE”) Content Protection Group executives and plays a role in the development, monitoring, and execution of SPE’s content protection efforts on a global level. The individual will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of movies, tv series, and anime to protect SPE’s intellectual property from infringement and digital piracy.

Requirements

0-3 years of experience
Bachelor's degree preferred
Detail-oriented and organized
Ability to multi-task
Familiarity with social media outlets (e.g., Facebook, Twitter/X, TikTok) and user-generated content platforms (e.g., YouTube, DailyMotion)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly collaborative and eager to learn from team members
Ability to communicate effectively cross functionally, with business partners, and with various outside points of contact
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

General understanding of legitimate content distribution methods and platforms as well as the landscape of piracy services, including streaming video, online file hosting, and peer-to-peer sharing
Prior experience with content management systems (e.g., YouTube’s ContentID platform). YouTube’s Digital Rights Management Certification a plus.
Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus
Interest and enthusiasm for films, television series, and anime content helpful
Interest and enthusiasm in content protection/anti-piracy helpful

Responsibilities

Manages day-to-day support of SPE’s global content protection / anti-piracy operations, including comprehensive title management responsibilities (e.g., service commencements with vendors, tracking and monitoring title coverage, adjustments to title coverage to align with objectives, billing, etc.)
Enforces on infringement of SPE content and serves as the initial point of review and action, activates rights and policies for fingerprinting initiatives, and coordinates with points of contact across business partners, online platforms, and vendors
Serves as point of contact for leak notification and referrals of suspected piracy incidents
Tracks global release schedules for SPE content to coordinate protection efforts and make recommendations on risk mitigation and security
Provide feedback and recommendations for technical system enhancements including UGC/Social Media content management systems and SPE’s rights management system
Conducts ad hoc reports related to piracy trends and specific piracy threats