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Museum of Fine Arts

Editor, Publications

Boston, MA · On-site

Obtain images from internal and external sources, oversee the review and approval process for all photography credits, rights clearance, and donor credit lines, for all assigned projects.

Red Bull

Producer / Editor

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$68K - $102K/yr

... rights clearance, delivery standards, metadata, production schedules, budgets, etc.) Manage day-to-day production activities, including scheduling, location scouting, talent coordination, and ...

Aquent

Social Media Specialist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$26.44 - $31.25/hr

Identify user-generated content opportunities, flagging strong content, community moments, or organic advocacy for evaluation and rights clearance. * Surface potential influencer and brand ambassador ...

Red Bull

Producer / Editor

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$68K - $102K/yr

... rights clearance, delivery standards, metadata, production schedules, budgets, etc.) Manage day-to-day production activities, including scheduling, location scouting, talent coordination, and ...

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How much do rights clearance jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 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.

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.

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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the rights clearance position, and why are they important?

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.

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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.

Subsidiary Rights Assistant

Columbia University

New York, NY • On-site

$47K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

  • Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • Standard Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9-5
  • Building: Off campus near Lincoln Center
  • Salary Range: 47,792.00-47,792.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Assist the Director of Rights and Contracts in the administration of the Rights and Contracts department.
Responsibilities
  • Communicate with authors, subagents, licensees, and publishers.
  • Field, draft, and process all permissions and licensing requests, including but not limited to collecting signatures and sending agreements via DocuSign. Licensing includes but is not limited to translation, reprint, audio rights, and permissions requests for all Columbia University Press material.
  • Invoice and process all permissions and Sub-rights income in the database and liaise with Finance and Royalty departments.
  • Track and maintain all permissions and licensing activity, including income in the internal database.
  • Assist in drafting amendments and contract revision letters for authors and licensees.
  • Register copyrights with and send books to the Library of Congress.
  • Field copyright questions from authors and the Library of Congress.
  • Fulfill alternate-format disability requests.
  • Maintain internal permission inbox and the press's Copyright Clearance Center account.
  • Send licensed editions to authors.
  • Coordinate and prepare materials for the annual book fairs.
  • Work closely with the subagents, including sending tax forms.
  • Confirm copyright information is correct on forthcoming Columbia University Press titles.
  • Distribute quarterly updates to Columbia Encyclopedia licensees.
  • Field and direct queries to the appropriate parties (editorial, marketing, production, royalties).
  • Assist with Subrights income projections.
  • Prepare quarterly income reports.
  • Pursue expired licenses.
  • Collect outstanding licensing fees.
  • Develop strategies to pitch titles to a wide cast of publishers.
  • Develop strategies to acquire a larger portion of permission requests.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Six months of experience, High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Highly motivated, detail-oriented, with the ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills.
  • The ability to successfully prioritize, multitask, and work independently as well as maintain discretion and anticipate needs.
  • Ability to initiate and manage projects, respond to a changing business environment, and achieve results.
  • Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive applications).
  • Basic accounting knowledge.

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