Director, Content Protection

The Opportunity: 

The role of Director Content Protection reports into the Vice President Assistant General Counsel for IP Content & Brands based in El Segundo CA and is responsible for the design development implementation & management of policies procedures related to the protection of highly confidential content (digital and physical form including consumer products) in collaboration with crossfunctional leaders across the organization involved in film & TV production design and development of consumer products & electronic games operations marketing sales and more.  The Director will lead projects and operational activities specific to content protection and management third party management policy management business advisory & incident management and antipiracy. As part of this role travel might be required to regional headquarters and local regional markets.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

The Director is accountable for developing and maintaining a consistent global and regional content protection strategy to protect highly confidential content and assets from unauthorized access at every stage of content creation (from script to screen) as well during all phases of product design development marketing and sales.  The Director will coordinate and collaborate with a council of crossfunctional leaders that will assist in designing and implementing content protection strategies.  More specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Strategic Planning

• Drive and develop the strategies of the content protection program to identify opportunities to improve policies and procedures to prevent unauthorized access leaks of highly sensitive and confidential information DRM circumvention etc.
• Advise and liaise business units on content protection matters to maximize content & asset security while maintaining efficiency in daytoday operations

Program & Project Management

• Accountable for tracking all projects and operational initiatives related to content protection and identifying key deliverables and milestone dates for all regions including North America.

Relationship Management

• Accountable for identifying building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organization including Mattels movie and television teams franchise brands product development manufacturing marketing and sales in addition to other key operational contacts. These relationships will be utilized to collect information relating to the effectiveness of existing policies and procedures and opportunities to improve support to these groups through service enhancement or implementation of additional services within or complementary to a steering committee/governance framework.
• Oversee the relationship with thirdparty associations such as the Motion Picture Association (MPA) the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) The Content Delivery & Security Association (CDSA) Trusted Partner Network (TPN) and other industry partners to foster synergies and standardization of content security best practices.
• Partner and collaborate with global and regional security teams on processes and procedures to maintain physical security and IT Security during various production lifecycles (including product development manufacturing franchise brands as well as movie and television verticals).
• Engage with different levels of law enforcement on open investigations incidents and remediation efforts.

Reporting

• Accountable for providing updates to stakeholders to identify and communicate accomplishments and risks on various levels such as at an activity project pillar or program level as required for weekly monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Accountable for implementing and maintaining resource utilization metrics for both full time and thirdparty resources.
• Drive content for presentation materials used for regular updates with key global & regional stakeholders.
• Support generating monthly regional KPI & reports & create other adhoc reports as needed.

Policy Training & Awareness Management

• Prepare and deliver presentations proposals and handouts for senior executives and business units globally
• Develop and oversee the release deployment and communication of content protection policies in coordination with cross functional partners and Mattels communications team.

Incident Management 

• Ultimately accountable for the investigation and remediation of any incidents related to the unauthorized content access content leaks DRM circumvention in collaboration with cross functional stakeholders & teams including physical security and IT security.
• Maintains incident tracker and memorializing leaks for reusability and documentation.

Third Party Assessment & Training

• Accountable; in collaboration with Mattels IT Security and Physical Security teams for developing site security and application security programs and related efforts of third parties ensuring these assessments are consistent with Mattels content protection policies and standards.
• Accountable for the management of thirdparty vendors and suppliers initial assessments and annual reviews
• Support thirdparty vendors and suppliers training & awareness.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For:

• 8 years of experience with content protection activities at a studio or other entertainment company including strategic planning policy development and assessments in relation to content security protection and incident response.
• 5 years experience successfully managing technical projects from inception through completion leveraging a variety of project management skills and methodologies.
• Digital Rights Management Systems
• Understanding of Media Security (e.g. media encryption various forms of video and audio marking and fingerprinting)
• Digital transfer tools such as Box Kiteworks etc.
• Content platforms and marketplaces social media search and digital intermediaries 
• Media & Entertainment content security best practices 
• Media and Entertainment IT systems including in production and postproductions environments
• Consumer Products (Product Development) IT systems including CAD transfer tools. 
• Feature film production and postproduction industries services and workflows
• Knowledge of consumer products industry services and workflows
• Strategies to protect against unauthorized access and distribution of content
• Forensic and Investigative Analysis: Ability to collect and analyze evidence in a forensically sound manner including detailed forensic analysis of online content 
• Coordinating complex global projects with a keen understanding of how to navigate international legal and regulatory landscapes
• Understanding of copyright protection related to content protection and enforcement on platforms (YouTube Meta TikTok Etc)
• Working with law enforcement in connection with content protection and antipiracy

The salary range for this position will be $180000 $235000 

**This range is indicative of projected hiring range however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidates work location skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs comprehensive benefits and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Additional Information :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performancedriven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing bestinclass outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels FisherPrice American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945 Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

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