Temporary Licensing Coordinator
About The Position
About Sesame Workshop Sesame Workshop is the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more. For over 50 years, we have worked at the intersection of education, media, and research, creating joyful experiences that enrich minds and expand hearts, all in service of empowering each generation to build a better world. Our beloved characters, iconic shows, outreach in communities, and more bring playful early learning to families in more than 190 countries and advance our mission to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Learn more at www.sesame.org and follow Sesame Workshop on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and X . Job Summary The Temporary Licensing Coordinator will be a member of the Revenue and Philanthropy department and reports to the Senior Director of North America Licensing Hardlines and directly supports this division with all product development, marketing approvals, deal memo execution and as required emerging lines of business for this team. This opportunity will run for 3 months (July 20th - October 2nd, 2026) to cover a temporary leave of absence.
Requirements
- B.A/B.S College Degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in licensing - character / entertainment licensing experience preferred
- Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment
- Experience in product development and product orchestration
- Attention to details with great organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple projects at once, prioritize and problem solve
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with a strong sense of ownership
Nice To Haves
- Experience in licensing of educational/entertainment brands
Responsibilities
- This role provides business support, coordination and will attend line reviews and product development meetings with creative resources and licensees on a regular basis
- Responsible for helping with creative management of licenses, process product approval submissions and traffic forms to creative resources, business managers and licensees
- Ensure product development is within contractual rights under management approval and supervision, and develop and maintain licensees’ files for all product submissions
- Create and maintain product bibles for all licensees including line lists, product photos and catalogs
- Assist in the maintenance of sample stockroom and inventory for all licensees, including archiving of samples. Includes interfacing with the licensee on current sample requirements
- Assist in requesting, collecting and organizing line lists, sell-in & sell-thru data, retail updates, marketing & merchandising plans, etc.
- Coordinate business reviews, line reviews and product development meetings with licensees and creative resources on a regular basis, and attend when necessary
- Assist in researching potential new partners and staying apprised of competitive and marketplace trends
- Coordinate and gather quarterly forecasts from licensees and organize financial data
- Assists in preparing decks, one-sheets and pitches for various internal and external meetings
- Coordinate materials for trade shows, advertising, events and line reviews
- Assist with business management tasks for additional key licensees, including but not limited to, licensee performance analysis, minute preparation, deal memo preparation, meeting coordination, etc.
- Work closely with internal teams’ optimization of the division with Sales Force
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
