Director, Business Affairs

This is a Full Time Job


The Director, Business Affairs, as part of the Content Business Operations & Strategy team, will perform work directly related to the servicing of the Content Division in structuring, negotiating and advising on a wide variety of business matters, including deals relating to the development, production and acquisition of original programming content and digital media. The position will report to the Vice President, Business Affairs.

Responsibilities:

• This position will be expected to exercise significant independent judgement, discretion, and decision-making authority to directly handle the evaluating, structuring, negotiating and implementing of a wide range of agreements as well as the ongoing supervision of those deals.
• Will work closely with executives within the Content division and across the company (including Legal, Finance, Programming, Marketing and Affiliate Sales) throughout all stages of a deal, including compiling and prioritizing deal points from the various business units, communicate and champion best practices, and at all times to operate in and be a proponent for the best interest of the company.
• Assist in the Business Affairs needs of certain ESPN digital properties (including ESPN.com).
• Manage business aspect of documentaries and tent pole events, such as: distribution rights and clearance issues that may arise in connection with the acquisition and exploitation of content across ESPN's platforms and third party platforms, advising and supporting senior executives on key business issues and rights matters, assisting on global content exploitation deals and strategy.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven years of experience in Legal and/or Business Affairs.
• Experience with structuring, negotiating and implementing complex deals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in structuring, negotiating and implementing entertainment deals (e.g., production, acquisition, distribution, digital, emerging businesses, etc.).
• Experience in the digital media and/or technology space.
• Superior analytical and writing skills and ability, together with strong business and financial acumen.
• Strong negotiation skills, both as an individual and with a team.
• Ability to strategize and think creatively; strong problem solving skills required.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization and time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple, high-priority projects, with a keen attention to detail.
• Knowledge and understanding of digital media initiatives, platforms, products and services (social networks, distribution models and platforms, etc.) and the entertainment industry generally.
• Professional, confident demeanor and a team player.
• Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent, sound judgment.
• Excel in a fast-paced, results-oriented work environment.

Required Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Preferred Education

• MBA preferred

About ESPN:

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call ESPN.

ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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