Topstep · 20 hours ago
Production & Clearance Coordinator, TopstepTV
Chicago, Illinois
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expTopstepTV is evolving from a trading channel into a digital entertainment brand that combines futures trading and online culture. The Production & Clearance Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that all content is compliant and operationally smooth by managing licensing, permissions, and production coordination.
ConsultingEducationFinancial ServicesStock ExchangesTrading Platform
No H1B
Responsibilities
Secure and manage licensing and permissions for: Music, Archival video, Logos, Talent releases, Location releases, and UGC content
Confirm usage terms, restrictions, fees, and duration — and communicate restrictions to Producers and Editors
Generate and track: Location releases, Clip licenses, Appearance releases, Vendor contracts, Rights certificates
Submit TopstepTV assets and materials to Legal for review; track approvals and revise as needed
Monitor and respond to: DMCA takedown notices, Copyright strikes (YouTube, IG, Facebook, TikTok), Automated Content ID matches, Rights-holder claims
Maintain organized systems documenting rights, terms, expiration dates, and usage windows across all content outputs
Ensure Producers use officially approved messaging (PR, Marketing, Legal) when communicating about Topstep business operations, products, services, or policies on-air or in published media
Support production logistics including schedules, vendor coordination, releases, and daily operational needs
Track and report performance metrics (views, engagement, reach, CPMs, and monetization impact) to the Executive Producer to inform content strategy
Support the Coordinating Producer in managing vendor relationships, contracts, and outside production resources
Assist in managing production calendars, internal deadlines, delivery schedules, and content workflows
Ensure communication flows cleanly between Creative, Production, Digital, Legal, and PR stakeholders
Qualification
Required
5+ years in Clearance, Rights & Licensing, Production Coordination, or a related media operations role
Strong understanding of digital media rights, usage terms, licensing workflows, and compliance standards
Experience securing and managing rights and releases
Familiarity with DMCA, copyright processes, takedown management, and Content ID systems
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and documentation discipline
Strong communication skills — can translate legal/rights language into clear guidance for producers and editors
Experience working in a fast-paced production environment with multiple simultaneous deliverables
Proficiency with project management tools and rights-tracking systems
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across Legal, PR, Production, Creative, and Marketing
Benefits
10 Company paid Holidays and generous Family Leave.
Paid time off is accrued monthly.
Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees.
Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days.
Employee referrals are bonused.
Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.
Company
Topstep
Topstep is a financial organization that enables resource traders to develop and learn in the trading industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Patak
Founder & CEO
Recent News
2026-01-12
2025-10-23
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