Business Affairs Executive
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Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 9/14/2018 11:03:00 PM PST
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SUMMARY
Hulu's Business Affairs team is seeking a Business Affairs Executive who will be an exceptional addition to our growing team. As a member of the Business Affairs team, you will negotiate all manner of deals for Hulu's growing slate of Original productions. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and proven negotiator with a passion for television and technology.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Responsible for the negotiation of complex deals and drafting of terms sheets related to Hulu Originals, including scripted pilot/series, international co-productions, documentaries, specials, ancillary content, etc.
• Partner with the Hulu legal team on drafting contracts and other issues related to IP matters, unions and guilds, etc.
• Act as a business liaison between the company's Content executives and the creative community (i.e., talent agencies, studios and production companies).
• Rigorously analyze deal structures and advise on strategy, costs, talent relations and other information relating to the development, production, and licensing of Original productions.
• Provide general business counsel in a rapidly changing business and tech environment.
WHAT TO BRING
• 7 years overall legal experience (at least 5 years doing television Business Affairs). The ideal candidate is likely currently at Director or Vice President, Business Affairs level at a major studio or network
• J.D. degree from a top tier law school and at least 2 years practicing at a nationally-recognized law firm (or comparable in-house media, legal affairs experience.)
• Superior analytical & strategic ability; proven negotiation and drafting skills.
• Extensive knowledge of television/SVOD transactions including network licensing, development and talent deals, rights/chain-of-title, production costs, contingent compensation structures, and agency package structures.
• Established, strong relationships within the TV/new media industry.
• A strong ability to apply knowledge and business judgement to make independent decisions in a high-volume, fast paced environment.
• High degree of aptitude at drafting and interpreting complex talent, co-production, licensing agreements, etc.
• Passion for collaborating across various internal teams, curiosity, and willingness to take initiative.
NICE-TO-HAVES
• An understanding of production tax incentives and international co-production opportunities.
• High degree of knowledge of key provisions of the entertainment industry unions and guilds.
• Experience with third-party independent financing arrangements, intercreditor agreements, and completion bond structures.
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