Legal, Fellowship
Complex Networks, United States
Job Description
Complex Networks, formed from the acquisition of Complex Media Inc. through a joint venture by Verizon and Hearst, is a global lifestyle brand and media company and one of the most influential voices in popular culture today. Complex Networks’ digital channels, which include Complex, First We Feast, Pigeons amp; Planes, Sole Collector, and more, is a Top 10 publisher in the U.S. for social engagement on channels like Facebook and YouTube. A diversified and profitable media business with premium distribution partners such as Netflix, Hulu, Pluto TV, Roku, and iFlix. Complex Networks’ original content exemplifies convergence culture, exploring topics that span across popular culture from music to movies, sports to video games, fashion to food.
Complex Networks is looking to bring on a Legal Fellow for Summer 2021 to assist our in-house Business and Legal Affairs department. The Fellow is expected to primarily work remotely during the summer (and possibly in our Manhattan office during the Fall) for approximately 29 hours a week for 3-6 months. This position is paid.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and drafting various media-related agreements under the direction of lawyers on the Complex team;
- Researching and writing internal memos pertaining to Intellectual Property, Rights Clearance, Advertising/FTC, and Privacy issues that a growing digital media company faces on a daily basis;
- Assist in tracking and maintaining DMCA notices, as well as DMCA claim resolutions;
- Review daily video and text-based content to ensure compliance with applicable laws;
- Assist rights and clearances team with the clearance of third party rights;
- General administrative tasks (e.g. maintaining files, creating and maintaining internal forms);
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Located in the NYC area or able to commute to Manhattan;
- Law student (2nd or 3rd year) or recent law school graduate;
- Special interest in media and or digital as evidenced by prior work experience or personal areas of interest;
- Preference for students whose studies have focused on IP related matters;
- Driven and self-motivated, able to work independently as well as under supervised direction;
- Highly organized and able to handle competing priorities and deadlines;
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills;
- Strong research skills.
- Previous experience at a digital media, distribution or content company preferred but not required. However, must be comfortable with top social media platforms/apps and video streaming technology, and generally comfortable with experimenting with these types of platforms.
Benefits
Complex Networks offers an awesome casual work environment with a great team of smart, motivated, innovative and fun people.
About Complex Networks:
Complex Networks develops and distributes original programming for its channels and through output deals with premium distributors. The company cultivates content that reaches the coveted 18-24 year-old male audience. In 2016, the company launched their very first ComplexCon in Long Beach, California, to bring the Internet to Life. The annual event attracts over 200 culture-shifting brands and over 60,000 digitally savvy attendees to the two-day cultural festival.