Seasonal Rights & Clearances Coordinator

The National Football League•Mount Laurel, NJ

3h•$1,200 - $1,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Rights & Clearances Coordinator is responsible for researching, sourcing, and securing third‑party materials for use in NFL Films programming. This role works closely with producers, post‑production, media management, business affairs, and project managers to fulfill content needs while ensuring all material is properly licensed according to deadlines, budgets, and legal requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 2 years dedicated Rights & Clearances or Archival Producing experience.
Foundational understanding of third‑party rights, licensing, and clearances.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills.
Strong problem‑solving ability; resourceful and proactive.
Ability to manage sensitive or confidential information.
Comfort working in deadline‑driven environments with shifting priorities.
Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience in post‑production or within a similar archival/rights/clearances environment.
Experience with AirTable or similar systems.
Experience navigating and interpreting EDLs.
Proven negotiation experience with major archives, stock footage/photo libraries, and independent rights holders

Responsibilities

Research, request, and acquire third‑party materials including—but not limited to—photos, footage, newspaper articles, social media posts, podcasts, and other intellectual property.
Navigate and research archival collections, stock footage libraries, and professional photo agencies to locate hard‑to‑find materials.
Screen down cuts/programs and create detailed clearance logs to document all third‑party material usage.
Secure licenses, permissions, and releases for all third‑party content used in NFL Films programming.
Serve as a resource for production teams regarding rights, usage restrictions, and clearance options at all stages of production.
Track, organize, and maintain accurate records for all research and clearance documentation including agreements, invoices, purchase orders, and correspondence.
Communicate with internal departments to move acquired materials through workflows and deliver them to producers.
Maintain strong administrative procedures and uphold departmental standards.
Learn and use internal rights/clearance tracking systems and screening tools.
Assist with training and mentoring interns as needed.