Business Affairs Manager

This is a Full Time Job

The Manager, Business Affairs will lead the end-to-end Tradeouts process, including negotiating terms with Production Companies, routing approvals, and maintaining consistency across seasons and series. This individual will report to the SVP, Business Affairs.

Responsibilities:

? Partner with Production Companies to negotiate and communicate Tradeout terms, maintaining consistency across series/seasons and aligning with NBCUniversal’s exposure thresholds

? Develop and manage a streamlined Tradeouts approval workflow, including evaluating requests, clarifying deal parameters, and routing for Creative, Legal, Sales, Compliance, and Press/Marketing approvals

? Oversee the creation of a “reference guide” including agreed upon terms, newly formed processes for managing requests, and supporting materials to educate internal stakeholders, as part of the streamlining process

? Negotiate deal terms with production entities and on-air talent in connection with the development and production of content, primarily unscripted, for NBCUniversal’s television and streaming networks and platforms

? Draft initial term sheets and negotiate comments seeing through to completion and signature short form agreements reflecting negotiated deal points

? Maintain internal deal trackers and reporting for leadership

? Participate in updating management systems

? Act as a liaison with all internal and external offices with the ability to solve problems strategically and find solutions, as required

? Manage special projects as designated

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

? 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 tradeout terms

? Solid strategic thinking, problem solving, and communication skills

? Knowledge of FCC Sponsorship Identification rules a plus

? High attention to detail and experience managing time-sensitive requests with a 24-48-hour turnaround

? Prior experience negotiating development and series-related agreements (i.e., license agreements, co-production and talent agreements)

? Solid 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

? Studio experience a plus

? Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

? Ability to work well in a fast-paced, in-house environment

? Good overall business judgment and self-confidence

? Superior organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work

? Demonstrated ability to execute and follow through

? Self-started with demonstrated initiative and accountability

? 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 four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.