Temporary Licensing Coordinator

About Sesame Workshop

Sesame Workshop is the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more. For over 50 years, we have worked at the intersection of education, media, and research, creating joyful experiences that enrich minds and expand hearts, all in service of empowering each generation to build a better world. Our beloved characters, iconic shows, outreach in communities, and more bring playful early learning to families in more than 190 countries and advance our mission to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Learn more atwww.sesame.organd follow Sesame Workshop onInstagram,TikTok, Facebook, and X.

Job Summary

The Temporary Licensing Coordinator will be a member of the Revenue and Philanthropy department and reports to the Senior Director of North America Licensing Hardlines and directly supports this division with all product development, marketing approvals, deal memo execution and as required emerging lines of business for this team. This opportunity will run for 3 months (July 20th - October 2nd, 2026) to cover a temporary leave of absence.

Responsibilities

• This role provides business support, coordination and will attend line reviews and product development meetings with creative resources and licensees on a regular basis
• Responsible for helping with creative management of licenses, process product approval submissions and traffic forms to creative resources, business managers and licensees
• Ensure product development is within contractual rights under management approval and supervision, and develop and maintain licensees' files for all product submissions
• Create and maintain product bibles for all licensees including line lists, product photos and catalogs
• Assist in the maintenance of sample stockroom and inventory for all licensees, including archiving of samples. Includes interfacing with the licensee on current sample requirements
• Assist in requesting, collecting and organizing line lists, sell-in & sell-thru data, retail updates, marketing & merchandising plans, etc.
• Coordinate business reviews, line reviews and product development meetings with licensees and creative resources on a regular basis, and attend when necessary
• Assist in researching potential new partners and staying apprised of competitive and marketplace trends
• Coordinate and gather quarterly forecasts from licensees and organize financial data
• Assists in preparing decks, one-sheets and pitches for various internal and external meetings
• Coordinate materials for trade shows, advertising, events and line reviews
• Assist with business management tasks for additional key licensees, including but not limited to, licensee performance analysis, minute preparation, deal memo preparation, meeting coordination, etc.
• Work closely with internal teams' optimization of the division with Sales Force

Required Qualifications

• B.A/B.S College Degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in licensing - character / entertainment licensing experience preferred
• Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment
• Experience in product development and product orchestration
• Attention to details with great organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once, prioritize and problem solve
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with a strong sense of ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in licensing of educational/entertainment brands

Sesame Workshop Hybrid Work Policy

This position is based at our headquarters office in New York (Manhattan) at 1900 Broadway, New York, NY, and follows a hybrid work model. In-office requirements vary by role and employee group, and currently range from two to five designated in-office days per week.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

As a federal contractor, Sesame Workshop follows Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions as guided by the U.S. Department of Lab

Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE) Statement

Sesame Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy-related condition, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

PSEA Statement

Sesame Workshop is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on the business needs, job requirements & suitability of the candidate. Sesame Workshop strictly follows the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of program participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Sesame Workshop staff, consultants, visitors to the program and partner organization, and the standards of behavior expected from them.