King Features, a unit of Hearst, is seeking an International Licensing Associate to support the strategic growth and management of its International Licensing business. The role involves agent and licensee management, contract administration, and assisting in new business development.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day communications and relationship management with international agents and direct licensees across assigned territories
- Drive agent meeting cadence, including preparation, documentation, and follow-up on recurring deliverables
- Assist with onboarding, renewals, and contract negotiations
- Draft and process deal memos for new agreements and renewals
- Route and track contracts internally; partner with Legal on documentation and execution
- Provide monthly contract status updates and reporting analysis
- Coordinate quarterly forecasts from agents and licensees; assist in budget tracking and performance analysis
- Support trademark documentation and other licensing compliance needs
- Assist in identifying and evaluating new international licensing opportunities
- Conduct category and territory gap analyses to support growth strategy
- Monitor competitive and marketplace trends
- Support prospecting outreach, pitch preparation, and partner discussions
- Develop presentations for internal meetings, external pitches, trade shows, line reviews, and retail meetings
- Partner with Legal, Creative, Marketing, Social, PR, and Finance teams to support licensing initiatives
- Provide product and licensee updates to inform retail and marketing strategies
- Coordinate creative kickoff meetings with priority partners
- Communicate brand and territory performance updates to internal stakeholders
- Maintain tracking logs, reporting tools, and licensing documentation
- Coordinate meetings with international agents and partners
- Ensure organization and follow-through across multiple licensing initiatives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- 1–3 years of relevant experience (licensing, media, entertainment, consumer products, or related field preferred)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent presentation and organizational skills
- Analytical mindset with the ability to review forecasts and financial data
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Experience with Mediabox, DRM systems, or contract management platforms is a plus
- Foreign language proficiency is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
- Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
- Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
- Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
- Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
- Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
- Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs.
- Helping you along every step of your family journey.
- We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy.
Company Overview
King Features is a premier producer and distributor of the world's most iconic intellectual properties and a leader in classic character licensing and franchise development. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://kingfeatures.com/.