Feld Entertainment, Inc.

Feld Entertainment, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company and a worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment. Its portfolio includes Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Disney On Ice, Monster Energy AMA Supercross and the Super Motocross World Championship. Through more than 3,500 shows annually, Feld Entertainment reaches millions of fans in as many as 80 countries across six continents.

At the heart of the company is its mission: “We create memorable experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit.”

The company’s roots trace to Irvin Feld’s acquisition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey in 1967, and Feld Entertainment continues to build on that legacy through a multigenerational leadership team focused on innovation, operational excellence and global audience growth. Within its motorsports portfolio, Feld Motor Sports and MX Sports Pro Racing established the Super Motocross World Championship to unite Supercross and Pro Motocross under a broader global platform.

As audiences increasingly engage across broadcast, streaming, digital and social channels, Feld Entertainment is expanding the reach and value of its intellectual property through strategic content distribution and licensing. The company is headquartered in Palmetto, Florida.

The Director, Content Licensing drives the growth and success of SMX’s content licensing strategy, including expanding the reach and visibility of SMX short-form, licensable content across all forms of media, around the globe. This is a strategic and operational role that will oversee the newly launched content licensing unit of Feld Motor Sports’ SMX unit including day-to-day management of all footage, photos and short-form content requests.

As both an internally and externally facing role, this role requires strong relationship management skills, exceptional organizational abilities and significant cross-functional collaboration. This role will supervise the Media Manager, Content Licensing.

• Provide strategic leadership for Content Licensing, encompassing licensing strategy, rights management, as well as cultivating relationships with licensees, content-users and media entities.
• Serves as primary contact for all footage and photo licensing needs for SMX.
• Manage Formstack/Intellistack enterprise license and systems.
• Lead negotiation of license agreements and renewals, ensuring favorable terms for revenue growth and asset protection.
• Collaborate with internal departments, such as Operations, Global Partnerships, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, and Legal, to ensure thorough review and effective implementation of all content requests.
• Perform appropriate due diligence to identify feasibility and potential risks associated with content requests, licensed materials, and usage parameters.
• Manage all compliance and reporting of content usage to internal stakeholders.

• 5+ years' required experience in media licensing, rights management, or content acquisition, preferably in a sports media environment.
• 5-7 years of experience in a fast-paced media environment, preferably in sports entertainment.
• Strong understanding of IP law, copyright law, and contract negotiation.
• Ability to handle a high volume of requests while maintaining attention to detail.
• Capable of curating strong relationships and connections in the motor sports industry.
• Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must complete safety programs as mandated by Feld Entertainment, Inc. and local/federal rules/laws.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize duties for effective and successful events.
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