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Business Affairs Manager

Los Angeles, CA

$122K/yr

Work with legal team on production legal, litigation, copyright/trademark, music, and rights/clearance matters * Analyze deal opportunities and formulate business strategies with respect to various ...

LHH US

Creditor's Rights Paralegal

Cleveland, OH

$85K - $115K/yr

LHH is recruiting a Creditor's Rights Paralegal for a downtown Cleveland Law Firm. This position ... clearance requirements, including, as applicable: * The California Fair Chance Act * Los Angeles ...

LHH US

Creditor's Rights Paralegal

Cleveland, OH

$85K - $115K/yr

LHH is recruiting a Creditor's Rights Paralegal for a downtown Cleveland Law Firm. This position ... clearance requirements, including, as applicable: * The California Fair Chance Act * Los Angeles ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for rights clearance in the United States is $90,579.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Rights Clearance, you need a solid understanding of intellectual property law, copyright licensing, and contract negotiation, often supported by a degree in law, media, or a related field. Familiarity with rights management databases, digital asset management systems, and legal research tools is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with legal teams, creators, and clients set top performers apart. These competencies are vital to ensure legal compliance, mitigate risks, and secure timely clearances for content use in media and entertainment projects.

What does a rights clearance do?

Professionals in Rights Clearance commonly review scripts, footage, or media assets to identify all third-party elements that require permission, such as music, artwork, or trademarks. They research ownership rights, negotiate and secure licenses, and meticulously document all agreements to ensure proper clearance. Challenges often include strict deadlines, tracking complex rights chains, and navigating negotiations with multiple stakeholders. The role often requires close collaboration with legal teams, producers, and content creators to resolve issues and keep projects on schedule. Attention to detail and proactive communication are essential to prevent potential legal disputes and delays.

What is a rights clearance?

A Rights Clearance job involves securing legal permission to use copyrighted or trademarked material in media projects, such as films, TV shows, advertisements, or publications. Professionals in this role research copyright ownership, negotiate licensing agreements, and ensure compliance with intellectual property laws to avoid legal disputes. They work closely with producers, legal teams, and content creators to obtain necessary rights for music, images, footage, or other creative works.

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Infographic showing various Rights Clearance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,579 per year, or $43.5 per hour.

Senior Counsel, Media Transactions (Remote - Georgia)

The E.W. Scripps Company

Atlanta, GA • On-site, Remote

$134K - $182K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

E.W. Scripps rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 76 rated media

Job description

Are you a seasoned media attorney ready to make an impact across one of America's leading media companies? The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a Sr. Counsel, Media Transactions to support our dynamic media, production, distribution, and content businesses. In this role, you'll provide strategic legal guidance on commercial transactions, original production activities, content licensing, distribution matters, and operational issues-all while partnering closely with business leaders to drive results and manage risk.
This is a remote position offering the flexibility to work from your home office while collaborating with talented colleagues across the company.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Serve as a generalist media/entertainment attorney supporting matters involving distribution, programming, production, licensing, advertising, marketing, operations, and corporate initiatives.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements, including content licensing, production, services, vendor, nondisclosure, release, and other media-related contracts.
  • Support original production and content-rights work, including development, production, clearance, rights, releases, production services, location matters, risk management, acquisition, use, distribution, renewal, sublicensing, exclusivity, windowing, territory, term, and rights-clearance issues.
  • Support distribution-related legal work, including carriage, affiliation, retransmission, platform, and digital distribution arrangements, as needed.
  • Oversee and manage litigation and disputes, including outside counsel strategy, budgets, pleadings and correspondence, discovery, settlement evaluation, pre-litigation disputes, demand letters, claims, subpoenas, investigations, and stakeholder communications.
  • Provide practical advice on negotiation strategy, risk mitigation, contract interpretation, compliance obligations, operational questions, and dispute avoidance; maintain templates, playbooks, approval processes, and best practices; support responsible AI and technology-enabled legal department improvements; monitor relevant legal and industry developments; and support special projects as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in good standing with at least one state bar; OH, NY, or GA preferred
  • Generally, 10+ years experience working in a media and/or television environment with content exploited through linear and non-linear means, including broadcast, cable, streaming, and digital platforms preferred
  • Significant experience practicing law in a law firm, corporate legal department, media company, entertainment company, or comparable business environment, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating media/entertainment-focused agreements preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
  • Practical legal judgment and risk assessment
  • Strong business partnership and client service orientation
  • Contract drafting and negotiation skills
  • Litigation management and dispute resolution
  • Media, production, licensing, and distribution fluency; clear communication and executive presence
  • Project management and prioritization skills
  • Technology fluency, including openness to artificial intelligence and other tools to support efficient, high-quality legal services; and a collaborative, collegial, team-oriented approach

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If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.
SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.
ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: "Give light and the people will find their own way."
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

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