Licensing Liaison Associate

Locations: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

• Location: Birmingham
• Country: United Kingdom

Role ID

211470

Worker Type

Temporary - with Benefits (EU & Malaysia)

Studio/Department

EA Sports - Codemasters

Work Model

Hybrid

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

The Licensing Liaison Associate will report to Production and supports the development teams making F1, ensuring all licensed content research is collated. This role also handles brand license clearances, licensing, and marketing approvals with an aim to help our development teams create authentic, and accurate licensed content: cars, tracks, sponsor logos for liveries and hoardings

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role based in our Birmingham, UK studio.

Responsibilities:

• You will focus on securing permissions and negotiating best contract terms for gratis in-game assets
• Coordinate Licensing data transfer & licensing marketing approvals, maintaining accuracy
• Partner with Legal & Business Affairs team to draft agreements/amendments
• Source & build licensing and research contacts network and share with Team.
• Work with game team (especially Design and Production) to present feature integration decks to licensors so they have context on how their properties will be used in game
• Advise game team of main risks to the licensing schedule and possible solutions
• Raise POs following approved budgets against all relevant projects
• Report all important project information & meetings to partners
• Record licensing progress in Content Trackers ensuring it is up to date.
• Collate details of licensors who wish to work with our Marketing Team.
• Maintain first class working relationships with external parties that supply data
• Respond to requests for technical and statistical research information ensuring in all cases the information is delivered within any agreed timescales.
• Gather, organize and store licensing reference information ensuring that it is constantly maintained and kept up to date.
• Compile & complete any appropriate reports for each project.
• Obtain quotations and coordinate freelance work & items to fulfill research requirements.

Qualifications:

• You will have a record of licensing and research skills gained in a similar role in gaming and entertainment
• 3+ years experience in a similar role
• Collaboration skills working across multi discipline teams
• You will be experienced in project management and working across a variety of multi discipline teams

About Electronic Arts

We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.