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.
