Director, Business Affairs

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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Job Description

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate deal terms with production entities and on-air talent in connection with the development and production of content, primarily unscripted, for NBCU’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.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Legal Affairs department and review longform agreements and standard terms for accuracy of terms negotiated and consistency with term sheets.
• Handle day-to-day business affairs issues for projects in development and in production.
• Advise, interface and coordinate with many departments, especially the following: content development; content production; casting; legal affairs; production operations; communications; marketing; finance; and distribution to provide sound business judgment and solution-oriented guidance.
• Manage and liaise with outside counsel to review agreements for accuracy of terms negotiated and verify compliance with NBCU umbrella policies

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience negotiating and drafting development/production deals in a business and/or legal affairs department at a media company and/or entertainment legal practice.
• Juris Doctorate and Bar Admission
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY or Universal City, California

Desired Characteristics:

• Skilled oral and written communicator and negotiator with great attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze situations and implement creative, practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work well in a fast-paced environment. 
• Highly responsible with the ability to convey confidence and sense of collaboration inside and outside the company.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn and ask questions
• Well-versed in current entertainment and new media news and issues

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $155,000 - $180,000 (Bonus Eligible)

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital s