Employee Content Production Agreement

EMPLOYEE CONTENT PRODUCTION AGREEMENT

This Employee Content Production Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into effective as of by and between Employer Name: and Employee Name: .

Personal Information

Position Information

Anticipated Start Date:   Annual Salary:

Scope of Content Production

Employee shall produce and deliver content as described below. Content types may include but are not limited to visual media, written materials, audio recordings, and social media posts. Employee shall comply with Employer content standards, editorial direction, and legal requirements.

Video    Written (articles, scripts)    Audio (podcasts)    Photography    Social media posts

Compensation & Expenses

Employee will be compensated as follows. Base salary or wages are set out in Position Information above. Additional fees for specific deliverables or royalty arrangements are described below.

Expenses incurred by Employee in connection with approved content production will be reimbursed subject to Employer policy and prior written authorization. Expense limit (if any):

Ownership, Assignment, and Use Rights

Employee acknowledges and agrees that all content, materials, photographs, video, audio, written works, conceptions, inventions, and deliverables created, developed, or produced by Employee in the scope of employment and under this Agreement (the Works) are "works made for hire" to the extent permitted by law and Employer shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title and interest therein. To the extent any Work is not a work made for hire, Employee hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers and conveys to Employer all right, title and interest in and to such Works, including all copyrights and other intellectual property rights throughout the world.

Employee further agrees to execute and deliver any instruments and do all other acts deemed necessary by Employer to secure, maintain and protect Employer's rights in the Works.

Moral Rights, Releases, and Publicity

Employee hereby irrevocably waives, to the maximum extent permitted by law, any moral rights, droit moral, or similar rights in the Works. Employee grants Employer the perpetual, worldwide right to use Employee's name, likeness, voice and biographical material in connection with the Works and their exploitation.

Publicity/Likeness Release Granted: Yes

Confidentiality

Employee will not disclose or use Confidential Information except as required in the performance of duties. Confidential Information includes but is not limited to Employer business plans, unpublished content, client lists, and unpublished creative concepts. This obligation continues for years following termination of employment.

Warranties, Representations & Indemnity

Employee represents and warrants that the Works will be original, will not infringe third party rights, and will not contain defamatory or unlawful material. Employee shall indemnify and hold Employer harmless from any claims, losses or expenses arising from breach of these representations.

Employee acknowledges and warrants the statements in the paragraph above.

Term and Termination

This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues until terminated. Employer may terminate Employee's production obligations consistent with Employer policies and applicable employment law. Employee may be subject to discipline or termination for breach of this Agreement. Notice period for termination without cause:

Termination for Cause includes material breach, willful misconduct, or violation of Employer content standards.

Employment Policy Statements

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Nothing in this Agreement modifies the at-will nature of the employment relationship unless a separate written instrument signed by Employer expressly provides otherwise.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics and in compliance with applicable law.

Applicant / Employee Acknowledgments & Authorizations

APPLICANT CERTIFICATION: I certify that all information provided to Employer is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements or omissions may result in denial of employment or termination.

AUTHORIZATION: I authorize Employer to contact prior employers and references and to conduct background and credit checks where permitted by law. I release references and Employer from liability for providing or using such information.

I authorize contacts and background checks as described above.

Employment History

Education

References

Miscellaneous Provisions

Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Employer maintains its principal place of business, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings.

Amendment: Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

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