Manager, Business Affairs

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role...

The US Networks Business Affairs department is responsible for the negotiation and oversight of development, production, and acquisition of WBD’s US Networks unscripted content. More specifically, this group structures and negotiates the terms of commission, co-production, acquisition, and talent agreements, and provides advice to the US Networks on production and talent related issues. WBD is seeking a bright, highly motivated individual to join the Business Affairs team.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Negotiate and draft development, production, talent, licensing, partnership, ad sales, marketing, and other miscellaneous content-related deals for various WBD networks.

• Collaborate with Legal Affairs to ensure closed deal terms are accurately incorporated into longform agreements and timely executed.

• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including contract request forms, talent deal memos, talent option letters, and other documents related to Business Affairs. 

• Review agreements and other relevant documents to summarize deal terms and track talent options and deadlines.

• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders supporting WBD’s US Networks, including Production Management, Legal Affairs, Ad Sales, finance, Talent Management, Communications, and Marketing to ensure alignment on production timelines and issues, contractual obligations, and business unit needs.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including producers, talent, and their respective representatives.

• Identify opportunities for process enhancements within the Business Affairs team to improve efficiency and streamline operations.

• Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding contract-related inquiries, ensuring clear and timely communication.

Qualifications and Experience...

• Minimum of 3 years working in-house in the business affairs or legal department of a cable or broadcast television network or studio, or commensurate experience in the entertainment/media division of a law firm.

• Excellent writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent business judgment, including the ability to take initiative, make firm decisions, manage projects in a fast-paced environment, and offer a high level of customer service.

• Excellent people skills and ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external partners.

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and friendly team player who has the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Curiosity and willingness to tackle matters outside areas of expertise.

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school preferred.

• Must have the legal right to work in the United States

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qu