Business Affairs Diligence Assistant/Coordinator

Full Time Job
Business Affairs Diligence Assistant/Coordinator
ITV America is the largest independent non-scripted producer in the US. It includes ITV Entertainment, High Noon Entertainment, Thinkfactory Media, Leftfield Pictures, Sirens Media, and Good Caper. ITV America is behind some of the biggest brands on American non-scripted programming. This includes series such as 'Queer Eye', 'Hell's Kitchen,' 'Love Island', 'Fixer Upper', 'Pawn Stars', 'The First 48', 'Alone' and 'Real Housewives of New Jersey.' Across the group, we produce hundreds of hours of successful programming across multiple networks.

This job is located in New York, NY and reports to the Manager, Business Affairs.

PRIMARY DUTIES
• Assist and provide diligence support to the business and legal affairs team
• Facilitate and monitor the processing of background checks for on-camera talent and crew members to ensure progression and completion
• Receive and review a high volume of background checks in a timely manner and effectively track and communicate updates and results to the applicable network executives and various internal departments
• Respond to inquiries regarding background checks from the vendor and/or talent and crew regarding issues that arise. Must be comfortable discussing sensitive results/details with all applicable parties
• Maintain confidentiality of background check information in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in Pre-Employment Screening, a member of HR, a paralegal, Risk Management or general entertainment experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization with discretion, tact, integrity, and diplomacy at all times
• Patience, tolerance, and resilience are key skills
• Ability to handle confidential information and interact professionally with high-level executives, clients, and talent
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask, prioritize projects and requests, and work well under pressure
• Proficient in various business systems, including Apple Mac products (MacbookAir, MacbookPro), PCs, Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, etc.

ITV is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to maintaining a creative and collaborative environment with a diverse workforce.

Temporary Work from Home Disclaimer: While ITV remains committed to creating a flexible work environment, we believe that in person collaboration is key. Requirements for different teams and projects will vary, but all new hires will be expected to return to the office in some capacity when permitted by applicable regulations.