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Collections Associate

Taos, NM · On-site

$17 - $23.50/hr

... copyright and image permissions, and collections access. This position also assists with acquisitions, conservation projects, collections research, grant-funded initiatives, and institutional ...

Collections Associate

Taos, NM

$17 - $23.50/hr

... copyright and image permissions, and collections access. This position also assists with acquisitions, conservation projects, collections research, grant-funded initiatives, and institutional ...

Work closely with marketing & graphics team to ensure high quality imagery free of copyright and ensuring owners retain copyright permissions * Review content with content owners, advisors to ensure ...

Collections Registrar

Northampton, MA · On-site

$52K - $71K/yr

Manage copyright permissions and image use for SCMA * Update Collections Management System with rights and reproductions information and work with artists and artist representatives to gain copyright ...

Collections Registrar

Northampton, MA · On-site

$52K - $71K/yr

Manage copyright permissions and image use for SCMA * Update Collections Management System with rights and reproductions information and work with artists and artist representatives to gain copyright ...

Manage copyright permissions and image use for SCMA * Update Collections Management System with rights and reproductions information and work with artists and artist representatives to gain copyright ...

Multimedia Developer

Leavenworth, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Locate and evaluate public-domain or licensed media and maintain copyright permissions and source records * Perform quality checks to ensure products are accurate, error-free, properly formatted, and ...

Multimedia Developer

Leavenworth, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Locate and evaluate public-domain or licensed media and maintain copyright permissions and source records * Perform quality checks to ensure products are accurate, error-free, properly formatted, and ...

Medical Editor

West Chester, PA

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Determine and communicate need for copyright permissions to reproduce figures/tables and obtain permissions from publishers; communicate costs to Account Services to ensure communication to clients ...

Collections Associate

Taos, NM · On-site

$3.8K - $4.0K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

Coordinates publicity and publications related to the collection and exhibitions including copyright permissions and images. May supervise museum personnel, volunteers, and/or students. See the ...

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How much do copyright permissions jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for copyright permissions in the United States is $25.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $32.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a copyright permissions job?

A Copyright Permissions job involves managing and granting legal authorization for the use of copyrighted materials, such as text, images, music, or videos. Professionals in this role review requests, negotiate licensing agreements, and ensure compliance with copyright laws. They often interact with authors, publishers, and legal teams to balance intellectual property rights with usage needs. Their work helps protect creators while facilitating legal content distribution.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in copyright permissions?

To thrive in a Copyright Permissions role, you should have a strong understanding of copyright law, licensing procedures, and intellectual property rights, often backed by a relevant degree or legal experience. Familiarity with rights management databases, contract management software, and digital asset systems is highly valuable. Excellent communication, negotiation, and attention to detail are key soft skills that enable effective collaboration and successful rights clearance. These skills ensure that organizations legally use creative works while minimizing risk and securing necessary permissions efficiently.

What are the typical challenges faced by professionals working in copyright permissions?

Professionals in Copyright Permissions often deal with complex copyright laws that vary by jurisdiction and type of content, making it challenging to accurately determine ownership and usage rights. They regularly navigate tight deadlines when securing licenses for time-sensitive projects and must balance the interests of content creators, rights holders, and internal stakeholders. The role may also require resolving disputes and interpreting ambiguous copyright claims, which demands a high level of legal acumen and diplomacy. Overcoming these challenges requires strong research skills and the ability to stay current with evolving copyright regulations.

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Infographic showing various Copyright Permissions job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,775 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

$17 - $23.50/hr

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Posted 12 days ago


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Job description

The Harwood Museum of Art of the University of New Mexico, based off-campus in Taos, New Mexico, seeks a collaborative and detail-oriented Collections Associate.

This key staff member coordinates the stewardship, documentation, preservation, accessibility, and movement of the museum's permanent collection and incoming and outgoing loans in accordance with professional museum standards. Working collaboratively across curatorial, exhibitions, education, and operations, this position supports acquisitions, collections care, conservation, digitization, exhibitions, publications, research, and public access while ensuring the long-term preservation and accurate documentation of the museum's 6,500-object collection.

The Collections Associate manages the museum's collections management database and coordinates all aspects of incoming and outgoing loans, object movement, condition reporting, packing and shipping, copyright and image permissions, and collections access. This position also assists with acquisitions, conservation projects, collections research, grant-funded initiatives, and institutional planning related to collections stewardship while helping maintain the museum's commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards of collections care.

Under general supervision coordinates and oversees a museum's collections items, acquisitions, documentation, use, preservation, disposition, and maintenance. Receives, prepares, and catalogs new materials; coordinates and organizes exhibition-related movement of objects, including packing, shipping, and insurance for collections, exhibitions, and incoming and outgoing loans. Coordinates access to collection for study, teaching, and research. Coordinates and facilitates maintenance activity reports and other database management. Coordinates publicity and publications related to the collection and exhibitions including copyright permissions and images. May supervise museum personnel, volunteers, and/or students.


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