About the job

Provide support to the Music & Media Licensing team supporting Nickelodeon including Nick Jr, Nick @ Nite, NickToons, TeenNick, Nick .Music and Nick Sports.

Responsibilities

* Administer and track the execution and payment of licenses, secure signatures on license agreements and process payments through the MARKET. Work with third party vendors including obtaining W-9’s and 8Ben’s, and collaborate with Finance and Operations on any payment related issues.
* Research time-sensitive payment information in SAP, attend to client groups and vendors regarding payment inquiries, and coordinate payment issues with Accounting, Production Management, Tax Compliance and Accounts Payable.
* Research copyright information (i.e. record label information, songwriter information, publishing information and film and TV distributors). Track and update programming rights reports and show tracking reports. Assist with end of year accruals, cue sheet reporting and other operational administrative duties as needed.
* Assist with preparing license requests and ensure licenses are executed and paid in a timely manner.
* Maintain contract files. Update, track and input rights and restrictions information into tracking reports including the RAD database.
* Scan all agreements into DM5.
* Schedule meetings, book conference rooms, set up conference calls, handle incoming phone calls, maintain files and update databases. Assist in planning of department events and outings, respond to facility issues, and assist with special projects as needed.
* Build and foster good working relationships within the licensing community.

Basic Qualifications

* Bachelor’s Degree
* 1-2 years experience in an office environment (internship experience accepted), preferably in the television/music/entertainment field, ideally within the capacity of business affairs, rights & clearances, or licensing.
* Expertise in Excel

Additional Qualifications

* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong quantitative skills
* Strong research skills
* Strong written and oral communications skills
* Ability to proactively manage multiple projects