Seasonal Rights & Clearances Coordinator

Seasonal Rights & Clearances Coordinator Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States Summary 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. Essential Functions Research, request, and acquire third‑party materials including—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. Required Education and Experience 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. Preferred Education and Experience 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. Key Attributes / Characteristics 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. Flexibility to be on call for occasional weekend work. Comfort working in deadline‑driven environments with shifting priorities. Supervisory Responsibility Assist with training and mentoring interns as needed. Physical Demands Occasional handling of physical archival materials such as footage reels, tapes, newspapers, and photo collections. Travel No regular travel expected. Salary / Pay Range $1,200 - $1,400 USD per week (approx). The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Terms / Expected Hours of Work The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our fan base. Equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Benefits Information For comprehensive benefits information, please visit NFL BENEFITS. Relocation Assistance No relocation assistance will be provided. EEO Statement The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our fan base. Equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr