Manager Business Affairs
Manager Business Affairs
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Job Description
Job Purpose
Manager Business Affairs will be primarily responsible for negotiating script development series writer/producer and other talent related agreements on behalf of Universal Studios Group in connection with scripted programming including but not limited to negotiations related to the following: thirdparty script development agreements; rights acquisitions; license agreements; writer/producer performer and other talent deals; coproductions; product integrations; music and digital media. This individual will report to an VP Business Affairs.
Essential Responsibilities
- Handle the daytoday business affairs issues for current programming on air on broadcast cable and SVOD networks.
- Interface and coordinate with the following departments: programming casting production ad sales legal labor promotions public relations finance music distribution marketing network operations affiliate relations and affiliated platforms (e.g. Peacock USA and SYFY).
- Negotiate development series licensing production writer/producer performer and other talent deals in connection with the development and series production of scripted programming for USG including thirdparty transactions.
- Review budgets and other financial data associated with the development and production of such programming.
- Draft shortform deal memos rights agreements and performer agreements; review reviewing agreements for accuracy of terms negotiated and coordinating the processing of invoices based on required contractual obligations of payment authorizations.
Qualifications :
Basic Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in transaction or entertainment matters
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word Outlook and Excel
Desired Characteristics
- Juris Doctorate (JD) Bar Admission.
- Prior experience negotiating development and series related agreements (i.e. license agreements coproduction and talent agreements).
- Experienced and effective negotiating skills and excellent drafting skills.
- Detailed oriented and demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Demonstrated experience and willingness to perform at a high level as a team player.
- Working knowledge of the SAG WGA and DGA basic agreements and the AFTRA Code.
- Network experience a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well in a fastpaced inhouse environment.
- Ability to communicate with executives at all levels.
- Good overall business judgment and selfconfidence.
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work.
- Demonstrated ability to execute and followthrough.
- Demonstrated initiative; selfstarter and accountable.
- Demonstrated ability to assume greater responsibility as circumstances dictate.
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits including medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) paid leave tuition reimbursement and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $85000 $110000 (bonus eligible).
Additional Information :
As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an inperson interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity or expression age national origin or ancestry citizenship disability sexual orientation marital status pregnancy veteran status membership in the uniformed services genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to .
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
