NatGeo-LIVE (NGL) is a mission-driven organization propelled by a desire to make a positive impact on the planet. We bring National Geographic stories to life through unique experiences and events - both live and virtual - that create deep emotional connections with consumers.
For more than three decades, Disney Institute (DI) has been helping to advise and train professionals, teams and organizations worldwide based on the business insights and best practices of Disney Parks and Resorts
The **Asset Manager** plays a central role in the organization, accessibility, safe storage and retention, data and privacy compliance, and rights clearance of all media, digital, physical, and other assets for Disney Institute and Nat Geo LIVE. Reporting to the Leader of Business Affairs & Integration, this role ensures the availability of assets for business use, in the safest, most reliable, and most efficient ways possible.
**You Will:**
+ Build, implement, and operate central platforms for data and media asset storage that serve specific internal client needs, within approved budget parameters and while maintaining full compliance with all applicable legal and Company requirements
+ Manage rights clearance process for all creative assets (video, photo, other multimedia) used for DI or NGL content and products, including the creation and delivery of rights advisories
+ Track availability and use of assets against allocated product budgets
+ Build, implement, and maintain internal workflows for asset inventory, use, and approval
+ Establish a framework, methods and policies for the creation, maintenance, and storage of all legal binders
+ Partner and consult with Contracts, legal, and area managers to produce licensing agreements
+ Collaborate with Technology and Information Security partners to ensure the continuous evaluation of most-effective use of asset management technology
+ Monitor for and flag privacy, data safety, and other risks, and pro-actively propose remedies and solutions
+ Support all corporate or segment-specific data, compliance, or record retention initiatives, including audits
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Minimum 5 years of experience in Operations, Logistics, Project Management or Assets
+ Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks at once
+ Attention to detail, and ability to remain calm and resourceful under tight deadlines
+ Experience with budget and vendor management
+ Experience building a network across clients, supporting partners, and operating teams
+ Experience with customer service and a clear service mindset
+ Strong communication skills; can present ideas in a concise, well-organized manner
+ Experience working directly with senior business executives, and other internal and external partners
+ Experience handling sensitive or confidential information with the utmost discretion
+ Problem solving skills and ability to come up with creative solutions
+ Technology needed: Word, Excel (can perform complex functions), PowerPoint, Keynote, Outlook and MAC OS
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ National Geographic and Disney brand and product affinity
+ Experience with a Digital Assessment Management (DAM) system including selecting a new system
+ Experience maintaining a DAM system and physical asset warehouse
+ Compliance or rights and clearance experience
+ Experience handling assets including company IP
+ Experience working with a variety of assets both physical and digital such as media, logos, presentations, videos and audio.
**Required Education:**
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
**Preferred Education:**
Master's Degree
**Our Benefits:** Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
**About Us:**
The Parks, Experiences and Products segment includes Disney's iconic travel and leisure businesses, which include six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia, a top-rated cruise line, a popular vacation ownership program, and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business across toys, apparel, home goods, digital games and apps; the world's largest children's publisher; Disney store locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform.
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Parks, Experiences and Products.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
**Job ID:** 10014576
**Location:** Celebration,Florida
**Job Posting Company:**
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
