Image Research & Permissions Specialist (Contract)

A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visitamplify.com.

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized, visually discerning and detail-oriented Image Research & Permissions Associate to support Amplify's design and content teams in sourcing, tracking, and obtaining permissions for visual content. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for design and strong understanding of copyright, visual media, and metadata management, and a passion for education and publishing.

As a member of Amplify's Rights & Permissions team, the associate will collaborate closely with content, legal, design, and production teams to ensure all images used in Amplify's programs are appropriately licensed and align with Amplify's visual standards and educational purpose.

*This is a part-time, contract role.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Research and recommend high-quality, age-appropriate images that align with project-specific art direction, audience needs, and style guides

• Collaborate with design and content teams to ensure visual consistency and adherence to established art direction and style guidelines

• Obtain files from rights holders and stock libraries aligned to production and design requirements

• Liaise with rights holders to negotiate and obtain image permissions

• Obtain appropriate internal approvals and facilitate invoicing process

• Maintain accurate documentation of image usage rights, costs, credits and restrictions using internal tracking systems

• Verify compliance with copyright and trademark laws for all sourced images

• Assist with preparing image permission documentation and metadata for archiving and audit purposes

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Legal and Permissions team

Required Qualifications:

• BA in Art History, Visual Arts, Communications, Publishing, Business, Legal Studies or a related field; or equivalent experience

• Minimum of 5+ years experience with inbound licensing of image assets

• Experience following visual guidelines, editorial art direction, and established style standards

• Experience managing large volumes of digital assets and usage rights

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite and Google Suite

• Proficiency with spreadsheets, file tracking systems, and image databases

• Working knowledge of legal concepts related to licensing

• Excellent communication (written and oral)

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in education publishing, children's media or K-12 education

• Proven visual research experience working to match art direction or style guides

• Basic knowledge of Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Premier, Acrobat)

• Knowledge of Creative Commons licensing, stock image libraries, and public domain sources

• Experience with Digital Asset Management (DAM) tools

Compensation:

The hourly rate range for this role is $30 - $40.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.

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