Clayton Grayum
About Clayton Grayum
Clayton Grayum is a Licensing Account Manager at Veritone, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in rights and clearances, having held various roles at ViacomCBS and other companies, managing high-profile projects and licensing deals.
Work at Veritone
Clayton Grayum has been employed at Veritone as a Licensing Account Manager since 2022. His role involves managing licensing agreements and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. He operates remotely from either Costa Mesa, California, or Denver, Colorado. His experience in licensing and rights management is instrumental in supporting Veritone's operations.
Previous Experience in Licensing and Legal Affairs
Prior to joining Veritone, Clayton Grayum held multiple positions at ViacomCBS, where he worked for several years in various capacities related to business and legal affairs. His roles included Senior Manager of Business and Legal Affairs, where he managed rights and clearances for notable projects such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and South Park. He also played a key role in licensing deals for major networks including BET and MTV.
Education and Expertise
Clayton Grayum earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Media Communications from Middle Tennessee State University, where he studied from 2002 to 2007. He has also completed Harvard Manage Mentor courses, Essentials of Management, and various courses on Lynda.com, enhancing his knowledge in management and industry practices.
Background in Archive Production and Research
Clayton Grayum has experience in archive production and research, having worked as an Archive Production Consultant at Global ImageWorks LLC and SearchWorks Research. His roles involved managing archive research and clearances, contributing to projects that required meticulous attention to rights management and compliance.
Contributions to Notable Projects
Throughout his career, Clayton Grayum has contributed to significant projects in the entertainment industry. He provided re-clearance support for shows like MTV Unplugged and VH1 Storytellers for PlutoTV. His work also included managing NIL rights for prominent figures and conducting SQL data analysis as part of Viacom Music Library Administration.