Manager, Licencing, Rights & Distribution

89782 | EL1 - Manager, Licencing, Rights & Distribution Posted: 11/04/2024

Closing Date: 05/05/2024

Job Type: Ongoing / Non-ongoing; Full time

Location: Sydney

Job Category: Arts, Culture

About the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia 

NFSA's purpose is to tell the national story in all its rich diversity by collecting, preserving and sharing audiovisual media, via the cultural experience platforms of our time. In 2021, items from the collection were viewed more than 121 million times across the country, making it one of the nation's most vital and utilised cultural resources.

The institution is investing in a comprehensive digital transformation program, during which more of the items in our care will be digitised for preservation and once digitised, become more readily searchable and accessible by all Australians. A core component of the transformation program will be building national audiences for the collection through improved online services and content offerings that will be brought alive through a compelling, relevant and dynamic institutional voice.

About the position

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated person to manage a small team responsible for the reuse, licensing and distribution of the NFSA's collection. The successful applicant will be an experienced manager with extensive experience applying Australian copyright law in a cultural setting ideally with sound knowledge of the Australian and international screen industry and distribution contracting. In addition, you will have strong client service, communication skills and a commitment to producing quality outcomes. 

This position is within the Access section's Rights and Distribution team, located in the Sydney (Pyrmont) office. The position will involve significant interaction with other NFSA teams particularly members of the Access Services, Curatorial and Communication & Marketing teams. 

Job DescriptionUnder limited direction undertake the following duties:

Lead, develop, promote and support the day-to-day functions of the Rights and Distribution team.Manage the NFSA's collective licensing programs.Identify, develop, and manage internal projects that deliver an increase in the access and reuse of the NFSA's collection by internal and external clients. Work with Team Leads to identify ways to streamline internal requests, develop training and support documentation, increase reach of NFSA owned materials and look for relevant commercial opportunities to assist in achieving this.Provide ongoing high level written and oral advice to Senior Manager, Access on issues relating to copyright compliance, risk assessment and verification of complex rights matters. You will also assist with interpreting the latest developments in copyright legislation applicable to the reuse of the national collection.Develop and oversee NFSA staff training to increase knowledge of copyright compliance and NFSA's legal obligations under the Copyright Act.Represent the NFSA and liaise with relevant professional organisations engaged in licensing, distribution and rights management for cultural collections. Selection Criteria 

In relation to the 'Job Details' listed above, concisely demonstrate your skills, experience, and achievements against each of the following areas (around 250-300 words for each):

Ability to motivate, coordinate, lead and supervise the work of a small team responsible for providing timely and effective expert advice to a range of internal clients.High level experience and understanding of licensing practices and rights management of an audiovisual archive and related document and artefact collection in accordance with Australian copyright law.Establishment and management of ongoing productive relationships with peers and stakeholders. Understanding of the commercial environments that facilitate sharing of NFSA owned audiovisual materials.Development, interpretation, implementation and modification of licensing and rights management policies and procedures. Utilisation of effective negotiation, influencing and professional written and oral communication skills to confidently articulate and achieve desired outcomes with strong client focus and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Desired Skills and ExperienceExtensive demonstrated experience in licensing, distribution or rights management for a cultural institution, film production company and or television broadcaster. Tertiary qualifications in a field relevant to the work of the NFSA and/or the position.Eligibility 

To be eligible for this position you must:

Be an Australian citizenSecurity Clearance Requirements: This position requires an Australian Federal Police check to be conducted.Obtain and maintain an Australian Government Baseline Security ClearanceAssessment Process.

The assessment process for this position will include:

A written application of 1000 words addressing the selection criteria. An interview, andReferee checking.NFSA Cultural Values We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds.

At the NFSA we prioritise the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for these principles in theory and practice. 

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