Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role
CNN’s Legal Department is seeking a Rights and Clearances Senior Manager to join our team on a permanent basis who has a passion for journalism, is curious, innovative, and dynamic, and excels in a fast-paced environment of responsibility and freedom. This role works closely with editorial teams around the world to support various CNN networks and platforms to acquire third party content (video, photos, audio, etc.). This role can be based in Hong Kong, working traditional hours aligned with HKT (Hong Kong Time).

Your Role Accountabilities

Oversee team operations including recruitment, training, daily management, and support.

Manage high-level projects such as handling copyright claims, drafting guidance for content usage, leading team workflows, and conducting educational seminars for producers.

Negotiate, review, and draft license and content agreements. Under CNN media attorneys' guidance, assess risk and document approvals for fair use requests.

Advise on rights and usage terms for third-party materials and support all CNN editorial teams.

Co-manage our internal databases, tracking rights acquisitions, fair use materials, licenses, and invoice filings.

Maintain and update internal sites detailing the rights, uses, and restrictions of all licensed third-party materials.

Qualifications & Experience

10+ years of pertinent experience in rights and clearances or a related field.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Proven ability in team support, management, and leadership.

Excellent multitasking capabilities and quick decision-making.

Strong verbal and written skills with effective interpersonal and organizational abilities.

Demonstrates professional behavior, good judgment, and reliability.

Self-motivated, resourceful, and committed to complete tasks and projects.

Trustworthy with sensitive information.

Skilled in working independently as well as part of a team.

Capable of handling multiple tasks concurrently, resilient under pressure.

Technologically adept with clearance software, internet research, and MS Office, including document editing.

Flexibility to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays to support the continuous news cycle.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.