Manager Rights & Permissions at Ascend Learning, Inc. in Burlington, Massachusetts

Job Description:

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture 

Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. 

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. 

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more. 

Ascend Learning leads the way in innovation and solution creation to improve outcomes and deliver results for students, educators, and healthcare workers in the ever-changing field of healthcare. We offer advanced resources that drive nursing success, empower front-line certified allied health workers, help physicians pass boards and stay current, and provide education management tools for medical education programs. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO  

As a Rights and Permissions Manager, you will lead a centralized team of Intellectual Property (IP) Specialists in executing rights clearance processes for print, digital, and supplemental products. Your role will ensure that a consistent and scalable system is used to support the intellectual property procurement and management needs across all Ascend brands. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining legal compliance and protecting the company's interests across product lines. 

WHERE YOU’LL WORK  

This position will work hybrid out of our Burlington, MA office.  Remote candidates will be considered. 

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME 

• Strategically select and foster relationships with media, rights clearance, and stock photo vendors, including negotiating contracts and managing performance. 


• Assess team workload to ensure efficient allocation of resources for project completion within budget and time constraints. 


• Serve as the primary advisor on rights and permissions, offering guidance and best practices to internal stakeholders. 


• Stay updated on intellectual property trends and adapt team policies to maintain legal compliance and industry standards. 


• Collaborate with the Legal department for risk assessments and provide support for merger and acquisitions activities. 


• Review and enhance rights and permissions processes, maintaining accurate documentation and optimizing asset management tools. 


• Lead initiatives to integrate new technologies that streamline workflows, improve schedules, and realize cost savings. 


• Mentor and develop the R&P team, ensuring adherence to processes, setting goals in line with company objectives, and providing professional growth opportunities. 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required 


• Copyright law degree is a strong plus 


• 7+ years of related work experience demonstrating knowledge in intellectual property clearance, photo research, and multi-media copyright 


• 3+ years of managing direct reports 


• Demonstrated success in vendor procurement and management relationships, inclusive of RFP process, and contract negotiation 


• Resource management experience: capable of strategic prioritization and making decisions based upon resource availability and project scope 


• Familiarity with digital asset management systems such as FileMaker Pro, metadata tagging, alt text creation norms 


• Demonstrated strong communication skills and emotional intelligence 


• Expert with both Mac and PC platforms and on most major desktop publishing applications, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Cloud 


• Strong understanding of copyright law and how to guide the authors and constituents within it 


• Demonstrated understanding of AI capabilities, benefits, and risks 


• Experience with online learning management system platforms a plus 

BENEFITS 

• Flexible and generous paid time off  


• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance  


• 401(k) employer matching program 


• Parental leave 


• Wellness resources 


• Charitable matching program 


• Hybrid work  


• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington) 


• Community outreach groups 


• Tuition reimbursement 

Fostering A Sense of Belonging 

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.  

About Ascend Learning 

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. 

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. 

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