Job Summary:
Marcom is Apples Global Marketing Communications group. We oversee all of Apples advertising and marketing to ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications. The App Clearance Manager role is responsible for securing the rights and clearances of third-party IP within the context of Apples product marketing. Specifically, this role will focus around… third-party apps & games within Apples marketing.
Key Qualifications:
Minimum 10+ years relevant experience in advertising, entertainment, law, or other content-focused industry
Working knowledge of IP rights including copyright, trademark, & licensing in the area of entertainment or adverting law (emphasis on digital content/technology a plus)
Experience with risk mitigation as it pertains to IP
Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment managing multiple projects at once
Proven ability to exercise sound, strategic, and executable legal & business judgement in challenging situations
Calm approach and strong communication skills
Natural problem solver no two projects here have a one size fits all solution
Familiarity with Apples products and services a plus, especially apps & games
Ability to communicate legal concepts and risk with internal partners & colleagues who dont come from a legal background
Description:
Youll work cross-functionally across Apple, and externally with app developers, to clear third-party app & game content for global marketing projects viewed by millions around the world
Youll help solve complex IP & licensing challenges using creativity, risk mitigation, and relationship management
Youll work directly with third-party rights holders directly to secure permissions and clear rights to content, ranging from software, demo screenshots & videos, icons, logos, gaming accessories, photography, names & likeness, trademarks, copyrighted materials, open source software, etc
for a variety of marketing deliverables including broadcast/TV
You will monitor project production to ensure compliance with procedures & policies, and to ensure faithful usage of third-party IP
Youll be responsible for identifying and mitigating risk throughout the creative brainstorming, production, and execution phases of marketing projects
Youll coordinate with the global App Store, Product Marketing, Legal, and Developer Relations teams throughout the lifespan of projects
Youll handle & traffic digital assets from external partners and inventory them in a digital rights management system for posterity
Youll work closely with Legal to receive guidance, establish processes, and take ownership of the usage of legal disclaimers in our projects
Youll work on special projects and will come in contact with emerging technologies like AI, ML, augmented reality, and more
Education:
BA/BS or related degree required. JD or MBA preferred