Company Overview

WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others.

Warner Bros. has been entertaining audiences for more than 90 years through the world’s most-loved characters and franchises. Warner Bros. employs people all over the world in a wide variety of disciplines. We’re always on the lookout for energetic, creative people to join our team.

Business Unit Overview

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, with an innovative and talent-rich roster boasting some of the most accomplished writers, producers and artists working today. The studio is on the cutting edge of animation technology, and has both CG and traditionally animated projects in current production and development for multiple platforms — including TV, digital and home entertainment — both domestically and internationally.

Warner Bros. Animation Inc. seeks an Assistant Production Manager – Clearance for the WBA Development & Production department.

Reviews outlines, designs, scripts, storyboards and rough cuts, etc., to ensure use of only fictitious names and places; advises on copyrights and legal requirements; researches information; negotiates releases, prepares correspondence; advises executives and production personnel on clearances and other issues.

The Daily:

• Reviews outlines, designs, scripts & storyboards to ensure that names, places, businesses, etc., do not infringe the rights of third parties or are otherwise clear to use. Confirms facts by checking information sources and reviewing third party clearance reports.
• Reviews animatics and rough animation to verify required changes have been made and to check if any further clearances are required.
• Discusses results and questions with executives and production personnel.
• Obtains permission for use of any third-party trademarks/copyrights and other third-party materials for use in WBA’s programs. Analyzes all content for possible infringements.
• Performs clerical duties such as typing, copying, and filing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Essentials

• Previous experience in legal or television production environment.
• Previous script clearance experience required.
• College degree required.
• Strong attention to detail-oriented work.
• Ability to work in deadline driven environment.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication necessary.
• Knowledge of industry practices in the production of animation
• Must understand basic intellectual property concepts (copyright/trademark).
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with executives, creative personnel at all levels on legal-related issues, and outside representatives of agencies and corporations.
• Must have professional demeanor and possess the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to pay close attention to details.
• Must have the ability to organize and handle multiple tasks.
• Must have the ability to work well under time constraints and prioritize assignments.
• Must have excellent follow-through and ability to find and utilize all resources available.
• Must be flexible and able to work hours subject to production needs.

Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.