Job Title: Business Affairs Consultant
Location: Burbank, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 5 months Contract (Possible extension)
Pay Range: $120/hr. – $150/hr. on W2
Job Description:
Responsibilities:

• Structure, negotiate, draft and provide business counsel on all aspects of development, licensing, and production deals for Client’s original series.
• Communicate and summarize key deal terms for internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams.
• Collaborate with the Legal team on the longform agreements and standard terms.
• Help to establish and maintain internal forms and policies, including with respect to approval rights, on-screen credits, talent requirements, deliverables, exclusivity, advertising and marketing restrictions, and press and promotional obligations.
• Coordinate with affiliate and third party studios on the negotiation of key above-the-line agreements, underlying rights agreements, and pilot/series development and production documentation.
• Liaise with Creative and Production teams to review, evaluate, and approve production budgets and strategize to address and resolve production related issues.
• Partner with Finance, Marketing, Creative, Communications, Legal, and Production teams to advise on various issues related to Client’s original series.
• Maintain a strong understanding of emerging legal, technological, and industry developments that impact content creation, production, and distribution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
• Minimum of 8 years of prior experience negotiating deals at a network/platform, studio, production company, or entertainment law firm (or equivalent experience).
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple high priority tasks simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Self starter with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.