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  • Oversees the Rights & Clearances team which ensures CNN programming containing third party content is clear for exploitation.
  • Leads the strategic direction and day-to-day operation of the international Rights & Clearances team which operates across time zones.
  • Negotiates, reviews, and drafts related license agreements and other content agreements.

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