Business Affairs Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Here you can:
• Handle day-to-day business affairs matters for current programming airing on broadcast, cable, and SVOD networks
• Interface and coordinate with programming, production, ad sales, legal, promotions, public relations, finance, music, distribution, marketing, network operations, affiliate relations, and affiliated platforms, including Peacock and NBC
• Negotiate script development, series licensing, production, writer/producer, performer, and other talent deals related to the development and production of scripted and non-scripted programming for Universal Studio Group, including third-party transactions
• Review budgets and other financial data associated with the development and production of programming
• Draft short-form deal memos, review agreements for accuracy against negotiated terms, and coordinate invoice processing based on contractual payment authorization requirements

Qualifications

Here you'll need:
• 2 years experience in transactional or entertainment matters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Desired Characteristics
• Juris Doctor degree and admission to a state bar
• Prior experience negotiating development and series-related agreements, including license, co-production, and talent agreements
• Solid and effective negotiation and drafting skills
• Detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment
• Demonstrated experience and willingness to perform at a high level as a team player
• Working knowledge of SAG, WGA, and DGA basic agreements and the AFTRA Code
• Network experience is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, in-house environment
• Excellent overall business judgment and self-confidence
• Superior organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Proven ability to execute and follow through
• Exceptional initiative; self-starter and accountable
• Demonstrated ability to assume greater responsibility as circumstances dictate

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.