Rights Analyst Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the rights analyst position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance in the continued development of the world’s largest active digital entertainment discovery portfolio and implementation of patent strategy and processes.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience working with inter-governmental bodies and international human rights mechanisms and processes is a distinct advantage
• Experience in developing research papers is an advantage
• Paralegal certification or background is ideal
• Understanding of how filmed entertainment is developed and produced
• Knowledge of the types of restrictions and obligations that are frequently tied to the exploitation of acquired rights
• Tech­-savvy, including proficiency with cloud­-based document and database systems
• Capacity to work effectively and collaboratively cross-functionally
• International television distribution experience

I am excited to be applying for the position of rights analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for administrative support for the subsidiary rights department, including but not limited to mailing contracts, creating invoices for payments, and physical mailing of submissions.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Focus will be on acquisition, utilization and redistribution of market data and index content and services
• Partner with Index & Data Solutions (IDS) and Legal teams in the timely and accurate collection, review and validation of contract documents and commercial terms
• Providing standardized and consistent interpretation and methodology on commercial rights management
• Participate in contract rights management reviews of existing and prospective 3rd party data and services vendor agreements to assess rights allowed and share review analysis with and make recommendations to business stakeholders
• Preparation and support of contract and rights reporting providing summary and detailed information
• Assist with due diligence for M&A transactions and with post acquisition integration and review
• Excellent computer skills including a proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products
• At least 3 substantive experience in EVAW area

Please consider me for the rights analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise to businesses and functions on identifying and managing human rights risks (eg advising on specified risks; supporting the development of tools, questionnaires and checklists).

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of foreign policy issues, principles, concepts, and methods is essential
• The job requires sound judgment
• Practical experience relevant to human rights, religious freedom, or related issues
• Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, Relativity and imaging
• Human rights or environmental justice, particularly as it applies to transnational corporations
• Experience working in or around a multi-stakeholder initiative(s) or other governance instruments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ideally with experience contributing to or authoring research or advocacy reports
• Evidence of strong strategic thinking and a commitment to human rights, equality, and the inclusion of under-represented voices in decision-making processes

In response to your job posting for rights analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for substantive input on human rights to new policy developments and strategies analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, national plans and development frameworks, and prepare briefs and inputs for policy dialogue and technical assistance coordination on human rights;.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Willingness to engage with aspects of organizational development and growth, such as funding, finance, human resources
• Legal qualification optional
• Deep understanding of how filmed entertainment is developed and produced
• Understanding of UK/EU copyright, trade mark and defamation law, and its role in evaluating production clearance and/or chain of title
• Familiarity with chain of title in connection with rights acquisitions in the media industry
• Experience negotiating and drafting license agreements for a wide variety of production materials
• Experience managing multiple projects and fast-paced clearance activities with production personnel, clearance firms and licensors of production materials and organizing a high-volume of scripts, research reports, license agreements and other clearance documents
• Primary support and resource to the Index & Data Solutions (IDS) Contract and Rights management function

I am excited to be applying for the position of rights analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and support the project and the country office team to integrate human rights and rights-based approach principles into ongoing and envisaged projects in Ukraine;.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Technical experience in Human Rights,preferably in post conflict countries
• Knowledge of Burundi context is an asset
• Extensive experience in filmed entertainment and the production process, with experience managing film and/or television production personnel, script researchers and outside vendor, and negotiating and drafting license agreements for a wide variety of production materials
• Deep knowledge of IP law in Brazil (and working knowledge of IP law in other LatAm markets), including all issues related to copyright, brand protection, personality rights, and principles of free speech
• Production clearance experience in film and/or television
• Experience with chain of title review, analysis and copyright transactions
• Experience managing heavy workflow independently
• Outstanding communication skills and a bias toward creative thinking