Licensing Operations Specialist

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world.

TED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. On TED.com, we're building a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers — and a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other, both online and at TED and TEDx events around the world, all year long.

In fact, everything we do — from our Conferences to our TED Talks to the projects sparked by The Audacious Project, from the global TEDx and TED Translators communities to the TED-Ed lesson series — is driven by this goal: How can we best spread great ideas?

TED is owned by a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation. Our agenda is to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation.

TED is seeking an experienced professional to join its Global Business Development team based in New York. The Licensing Operations Specialist supports ground-breaking partnerships that bring TED content to audiences around the world. Reporting to the Content Distribution Manager, the Licensing Operations Specialist helps prepare and deliver TED video and audio assets to our global media partners consistent with contractual obligations, partner’s deadlines, and technical specifications.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive growth for the world’s leading media and conference organization, all with the aim of bringing great ideas to every corner of the globe. We look forward to hearing from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare video, audio, subtitles, images, and metadata assets according to partner specs and strict delivery schedules. (Note: This position is not a video editing, encoding or post-production position.)
• Refine the asset preparation and delivery workflow, helping to build scale while developing new efficiencies.
• Perform QC on audio and video content, and conduct content audits for TED’s television, FAST, AVOD, and OTT channels.
• Provide customer service to clients including television broadcasters, audio networks, satellite providers, CTV services, streaming companies, and digital platforms.
• Assist partners troubleshoot issues with delivered assets or delivery technologies (e.g., FTP, MRSS, embed codes).
• Coordinate with internal teams to create new assets, including video production, audio, TED-Ed, translation, editorial, design, and tech teams.
• Create and maintain complex data spreadsheets and systems.
• Collect data and report analytics to senior management, finance, and other stakeholders monthly or quarterly.
• Maintain and refine internal systems that facilitate and track assets delivery.
• Help manage IP rights matters on TED’s YouTube channels.
• Support other internal teams and initiatives to drive overall value for TED and its mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years’ experience in media and entertainment industries, either at a content company, video or audio platform, digital distribution company or successful start-up.
• Knowledge of video/audio formats, content management systems, and media distribution platforms.
• Experience writing SQL queries to pull data from a relational database. A test will be given during the interview.
• Expert level skill in Excel or Google Sheets, having used functions extensively. A test will be given during the interview.
• Excellent organizational skills, good at setting priorities, and successfully managing multiple deadlines. It isn't in your nature to leave a question unanswered or a task half-finished.
• Enthusiastic attention to details.
• Curious about technology, media, and finding ways to be more efficient.
• A self-starter mentality and comfort working both independently and collaboratively across multiple departments and disciplines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

SALARY: $65,000 - $75,000

TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their cover letter (no more than one page) and resume.