Jennifer Mullen
West Coast
Summary
Results-driven Rights & Clearances Specialist and Licensing Manager with over a decade of experience supporting top-tier networks such as Disney, NBC, Netflix, and Amazon. Skilled in music licensing, intellectual property parameters, contract drafting, and database management. Recognized for cross-functional collaboration, legal liaison and fair use capabilities, and mentoring production teams in high-pressure environments. Adept at navigating complex rights issues to ensure seamless content distribution across various platforms.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Licensing: Film, Television, Music
Various Major Media Companies
01.2010 - Current
- Managed rights and music clearances for broadcast content across major platforms including Disney, NBC, and Amazon.
- Drafted and reviewed agreements including PSAs, materials releases, and appearance agreements.
- Conducted clearance reviews and ensured risk compliance through legal notes and fair use analysis.
- Maintained and expanded a direct contact database of rights holders in the music, television, film, and social media space.
- Trained and mentored junior clearance team members fostering collaboration to accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Negotiated stock and music licensing deals in alignment with production budgets
- Regularly come in 40-60% under budget for all projects.
- Utilized Pilotware, Filmtrack, Airtable, and Soundmouse for project and rights tracking.
- Advanced knowledge in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel formulas and shortcuts streamlining data management reporting.
Supervising Producer – Film, TV, New Media
Various Major Media Companies
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Led teams of producers, crew, and staff through pre- to post-production phases for television, film, new media, and brand commercials.
- produced projects for various networks including Disney, Netflix, Amazon, Fox, NBC, Discovery/Max, to name a few.
- Directed production teams to deliver high-quality content on schedule.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communications to align project goals and expectations.
- Managed commercial productions for clients such as Red Bull, UFC, and Modelo.
- Oversaw production logistics including schedules, permits, talent contracts, and compliance requirements.
- Created and presented pitch decks for network executives and potential investors.
- Maintained production quality through technical oversight and resolution of on-site challenges.
Education
IP Law & Strategy for Media Professionals
UCLA Extension
Skills
- Rights & Clearances, Film, TV, Music
- Music Licensing & Cue Sheets
- Music Administration & Supervision
- Media Contract & License Negotiation
- Legal Liaison & Fair Use Review
- Archival Research
- Post-Production Management
- Production Budgeting & Scheduling
- Time management and Goal setting
- Complex Problem-solving
- Documentation and reporting
- Project management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Database Management (Excel, Google, Pilotware, Filmtrack, Airtable, Soundmouse)
Accomplishments
- Joined a troubled production three episodes in which were 200% over budget bringing the final overall season cost to 60% under budget.
- Led team building sessions sharing formulas and shortcuts I often use to equip my team with the tools and confidence to streamline their own workload attributing to company-wide success.
- Assessed and resolved rights holder apprehension through knowledge-based and transparent negotiations leading to positive resolutions.
Timeline
Manager, Licensing: Film, Television, Music
Various Major Media Companies
01.2010 - Current
Supervising Producer – Film, TV, New Media
Various Major Media Companies
01.2005 - 01.2015
IP Law & Strategy for Media Professionals
UCLA Extension
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