Christopher Amaya

Experience

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  Crossover Media

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Intern

  • Edit audio of interviews for artists of different music labels.• Work in the communications department setting up projects aimed at forwarding business objectives.

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  Viacom

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2020

  • Developed media clearance strategies and fee structures for Nickelodeon tentpole programming. • Oversaw and managed show related documents and weekly deliverable obligations to the network and music royalty societies for quarterly reports.• Worked as a liaison between BALA, outside counsel to support legal guidelines for programming.• Negotiate and finalize costs for use of third party media in Nickelodeon programming.• Compile annual spending reports catered to developing financial strategies for ongoing client groups.• Oversee administrative duties for legal department, compiled fiscal reports and processed invoices across department programming. Show less • Reviewed scripts and proofed episodic programming to ensure all third material featured in writing or concept material was cleared.• Oversaw scheduling, phone calls, and daily assistant for VP of Music & Media Licensing for Nickelodeon.• Managed production accounting for all costs related to use and licensing of third-party material and worked.• Managed license payment processing and tracking for the department including compiling annual spending reports for all third-party media. • Oversaw third-party vendor account management and access to requested media for internal creative teams.• Assisted with music research for all requested and tentative music on an ongoing basis. Show less

  • Senior Licensing Coordinator

    Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Licensing Coordinator

    Apr 2016 - Nov 2018

  • Licensing Assistant

    Jul 2013 - Apr 2016
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  Chocolate Bunny (Multiplex NY Monthly Showcase)

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2016

  Producer

  • Developed, shot and delivered the production of a short story concept for a monthly showcase entitled "Multiplex NY."• Managed scheduling, financial reporting, budgeting, and location management.

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  Rish Films

  Mar 2016 - Jan 2020

  Producer

  • Oversee financing, scheduling, budgeting, location management and development of optioned scripts and projects.• Establish partnerships with outside talent and creatives to create a network of developing talent for future projects.• Secured through crowdfunding up to $10K for the initial production and shooting of our first feature and short films.• Responsible for scheduling, financial reporting, budgeting, and location management.• Design promotional campaign to raise additional money for festival circuit and applications. Show less

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  Rock Road Media

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2017

  Assistant Director ("The Stay" Feature Film)

  • Managed shooting schedule, production board, and call sheets during pre-production and production. • Resolved daily shooting issues and compiled scheduling reports to keep the production on track.

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  Letters to Strangers + Aida

  Feb 2018 - Feb 2018

  Assistant Director (Short Form PSA Campaign)

  • Worked closely with Directors and Producers on developing shooting schedule and preparing daily call sheets.• Assisted in developing direction of a campaign designed to raise awareness for a therapeutic mental health platform.• Supervised on site workflow and movement of the crew and talent during shooting days.

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  Scott Rudin Productions

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

  Documents Assistant

  • Provided 24/7 professional and personal assistance to Mr. Scott Rudin.• Organized, prepared and appropriately handled time-sensitive information and documents related to development and production operations across all theatre and film productions.• Engaged in extensive research to provide research resources for various projects in development.

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  Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

  Aug 2020 - now

  • Manage all aspects of legal and business affairs for the Emmy Award-winning series “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”• Advise network departments and show producers on clearance guidelines, risk assessments, contractual terms, licensing issues while ensuring all third-party content is cleared/vetted in preparation for show taping.• Responsible for vetting scripts and treatments, assessing risk, and addressing claims, rights restrictions, fair use calls, and Union/Guild issues.• Draft and negotiate agreements for third-party content usage, talent appearances, and production services. Show less

  • Director of Business Affairs

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Business Affairs Manager

    Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

  • Rights & Clearances Manager

    Aug 2020 - Jan 2023