Manager, Creative Content Protection Operations

Job description

Responsibilities

Role Purpose

NBCUniversal's Creative Content Protection department supports NBCUniversal's content globally with four key areas: (1) developing more secure and scalable frameworks for Internet-based video distribution, (2) improving security technologies and processes in content production and distribution, (3) addressing voluminous copyright infringements on websites, apps and protocols, and (4) analyzing data to measure and understand the drivers of unlicensed video consumption on the Internet.

The Manager, Creative Content Protection Operations is focused on monitoring NBCUniversal's intellectual property across the Internet. The Manager leads a team of operators, developers and contractors in 24/7 online infringement detection and takedown activities.

Responsibilities
·  Manage 24/7 online infringement monitoring & takedown operations team
·  Manage vendors, in-house personnel, and tools to optimize title copyright protection at scale for film and TV studio assets across multiple platforms:
·  Search engines
·  Stream and download cyberlocker sites
·  App stores
·  Online marketplaces
·  Peer-to-peer notice sending programs
·  Rogue piracy distributors
·  Oversee development of in-house monitoring tools to cost effectively discover NBCU content on infringing digital platforms and engage in available takedown or notice procedures
·  Manage creative content protection databases, data sources, and reporting systems
·  Support international businesses and licensing teams with localized monitoring programs and vendors
·  Track operational health to fine tune workflows and processes
·  Assess emerging piracy threats
·  Track changes in technology and operations of websites providing access to authorized and unauthorized content
·  Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with legal teams through regular communications, high regard for compliance measures, and the pursuit of shared knowledge

Job Number

38722BR
Posting Category

Technology/Engineering
Country

United States
Sub-Business

Corporate Legal
About Us

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It's what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.
State/Province

California
Career Level

Experienced
Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications

·  Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in

·  Leading and developing staff

·  Project management

·  Internet/computer or content industries, preferably in Content Protection efforts

·  Managing system/technical development, including familiarity of software development lifecycles

·  Experience with MS Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint

Eligibility Requirements

·  Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

·  Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA

·  Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics

·  Knowledge of intellectual property, relevant technologies, and terminologies

·  Effective project management and/or operations experience

·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·  Expertise with content distribution websites, apps, live streaming, peer-to-peer file sharing protocols, search engines, and cyberlockers/cloud storage sites

·  Experience with digital media formats (e.g. transcoding concepts) and workflows (e.g. video publishing, file transport)

·  Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce measurable and meaningful metrics that drive and/or demonstrate ongoing improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and business impact

·  Strong communication skills with ability to present and interact with all levels of management; must be able to communicate at a deep technical level with technical professionals and also be able to communicate complex technical concepts, operations, and metrics to non-technical executive management

·  An active interest in TV/Film, and the global aspect of the media industry
City

Universal City
Notices

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.