# Licensing Assistant [Authentic](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/authentic.md) · London · United Kingdom · [Business Development & Partnerships](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/business-development-partnerships.md) Authentic is hiring a Licensing Assistant in London. Posted 2026-07-06; applications close 2026-09-04. **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/authenticbrandsgroup/jobs/6109390004 Posted 4d ago. ## Role details ## About Us **Authentic Brands Group (Authentic)** is a leading sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform. As the owner of iconic and beloved intellectual property, Authentic acquires and invests in brands to create long-term value for all stakeholders. A digital-first, asset-light platform, Authentic sits at the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. It brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through storytelling, premium content and unforgettable live experiences. With nearly 2,000 licensing partners across 150 countries and an expansive distribution network, Authentic’s brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide. ## Why Authentic You’ll have access to resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology in a nimble environment. This is not your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands. At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto, Mexico City, London and Shanghai. ## Iconic Images x Authentic If you love working with photographers and have an interest in music, film, fashion and celebrity, especially artists from the 1960s–1970s, Iconic Images holds millions of images from nearly 40 photographers with room for expansion. Iconic Images works with fine-art photographers across all aspects of their art—from fine-art print sales to editorial licensing, licensing, merchandising and publishing. Iconic Images aims to bring photographic archives to the forefront. Iconic Images is owned by Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a brand development, marketing and entertainment company that owns a portfolio of global media, entertainment and lifestyle brands. ## Your Role The Licensing Assistant supports the BD Directors in the growth and development of the department. This is a broad role that involves creatively increasing business opportunities for Iconic Images, whether via traditional image licensing, third-party rights clearance, or the design and manufacture of own-brand products. ## Key Responsibilities ### Business Development - Assist BD Directors in all areas of business development. - Identify new business opportunities and assist BD Directors to reach out and convert. - Manage existing accounts to drive new business and revenue. - Create bespoke lightboxes in response to licensing briefs. - Design decks and pitch to potential licensees. - Continually research new avenues of business for all archives. - Pitch and liaise with Authentic BD teams globally. - Attend weekly BD meetings. - Coordinate Teams calls with potential partners. - Respond to initial inbound requests. ### Marketing - Research and plan monthly marketing campaigns and oversee the design and execution of campaigns via website, Mailchimp and social media. - Design and create bespoke lightboxes in response to licensing briefs and marketing opportunities. - Maintain and update mailing lists. - Attend trade shows and other relevant events to create new licensing opportunities and strengthen Iconic Images’ industry presence. - Liaise with the Social Media Manager to coordinate social coverage with product and deal launches. ### Legal - Work with BD Directors to manage IP policies and address copyright infringements. - Create and submit legal request forms for contracts. - Create and submit CS&EA forms. - Assist BD Directors in the negotiation, review, and development of new contracts with ABG Legal. ### Administrative - Monitor and update Salesforce, PTP, and other internal tracking spreadsheets daily/weekly. - Create and submit Purchase Orders to Finance. - Update internal Licensing finance tracker. ### Third-Party Management - Maintain relationships with key third-party rights holders. - Outreach to new third-party rights holders to bring potential opportunities. - Continually brainstorm ideas for third-party rights images to bring to market. ## Must Haves - A passion for business development and a desire to gain more exposure within the creative industry. - Independent and proactive thinker with a strong interest in photography and/or music/film/fashion. - Ambitious and results-driven, well organized, and a great communicator. - Familiarity with the Adobe Suite and strong Excel skills are preferred. ## Fraud Alert: Unauthorized Job Offers and Impersonations We have been informed of fraudulent job offers and interview requests from individuals falsely claiming to represent Authentic. These scams may come via email, employment websites or social media and may include fake interview requests, offer letters, or attempts to collect personal and financial information. - All legitimate Authentic job postings are found on our official website (authentic.com) or our verified LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareauthentic). - Authentic does not conduct interviews over Teams or Zoom without prior email correspondence from a verified @authentic.com address. - We will never ask for sensitive personal information, payment or banking details as part of the hiring process. If you believe you’ve been contacted by someone impersonating an Authentic team member, please report it immediately by emailing peopleandculture@authentic.com. **_Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status._** **_For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation, please contact_** **_talent@authentic.com_** _**To access Authentic's Privacy Policy, which contains information regarding data collected from job applicants and how we use it, please click here: https://authentic.com/pages/privacy-policy**_ ## Applying to this role This Licensing Assistant role at Authentic runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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