Coordinator, Business Affairs (20th Television)

Disney Entertainment • Burbank, CA • 2h ago

The 20th Television Studios Business Affairs team is seeking a Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be a recent JD graduate with an understanding of the work, processes and relevant business drivers for a Studio BA team, or a candidate with 1-2 years of prior experience acquired at a studio, production company or entertainment law firm, with an interest in deepening their learning about the business and legal side of television. The role involves supporting a busy business affairs team within scripted television production, emphasizing contract drafting and administration, support with day-to-day management of development and production matters, and administrative duties.

Responsibilities:

Draft initial deal memos/agreements, including above-the-line talent (actors, producers, writers, directors) and underlying rights for streaming and broadcast programming, and support legal affairs in responding to comments to those drafts while they move to execution.

Assist with preparation of legal documents and redlines, drafting letters/emails/correspondence, and facilitate execution and distribution of documents externally and to internal partners.

Accurately update/maintain databases, charts, reports and Document Management systems, and assist in monitoring dates of legal significance (e.g., options and expirations).

Assist with managing numerous projects in active development and production including by coordinating with creative, production, labor, and casting executives regarding budgets, writers rooms, and other matters necessary for the production of TV series and ancillary matters (e.g., licensing, marketing).

Respond to questions from other departments regarding deal terms, the status of negotiations, production-related matters, etc.

Analyze contracts in response to business questions and provide necessary contractual/research information to 20th executives.

Take a first pass at reviewing budgets and credits for accuracy.

Learn and document department policies/procedures, forms and deal terms and serve as a knowledgeable resource for the team and other departments.

May be asked to handle some administrative assistant-@type tasks, including but not limited to answering phones, managing calendars, meetings and conference calls; and managing expense reports.

Basic Qualifications:

Four year college degree or equivalent experience required.

Prior work experience in a fast-paced environment; studio, production company or entertainment law firm preferred.

Familiarity with the structure of television and intellectual property deals.

Must have strong written (including legal drafting) and interpersonal/verbal communication skills.

Must be detail-oriented with the ability to independently prioritize work and handle multiple tasks with set deadlines under pressure, and possess excellent organizational and tracking skills.

Must have strong reasoning skills and be solutions-oriented.

Must be able to complete a high volume of tasks and projects quickly with little guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Adobe Acrobat is required; experience with NetDocs, DocuSign and AirTable is a helpful bonus.

Because of exposure to high level confidential information, a high level of integrity, discretion and professionalism is required.

Honesty, collegiality, and a willingness to dig in and get a job done, vital to success.

Preferred Qualifications:

JD and active member of CA bar preferred.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $59,600 to $79,800 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job ID: 10142125

Location: Burbank,California

Job Posting Company: Disney Entertainment Television

The Walt Disney Company 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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