Manager, Business Affairs

Company Description

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About Universal Studio Group

Universal Studio Group is the umbrella brand that houses NBCUniversal's four television studios: Universal Television, UCP, Universal Television Alternative Studio and Universal International Studios. Collectively, the four premium studio brands produce over 3,000 hours of programming currently airing or streaming around the globe and own one of the largest libraries in the world with over 130,000 episodes of television. Led by Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe, USG collaborates with some of the industry's most visionary storytellers to champion a diverse slate of ambitious, creative and passionate projects. Current hits include Dick Wolf’s “Law & Order,” “One Chicago” and “FBI”-branded series, Emmy® Award-winning “Hacks,” “The Umbrella Academy,” “The Equalizer,” “Ted,” “Apples Never Fall,” “We Are Lady Parts,” “The Wall” and longtime NBC favorite “Hollywood Game Night.” Universal Studio Group continues to house some of the greatest contemporary shows in television history, including “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Suits,” “The Good Place,” “Will & Grace,” “Law & Order,” “Monk,” “Psych,” “Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood,” “Battlestar Galactica,” “House,” “Mr. Robot” and “Downton Abbey.” Universal Studio Group is a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.

Job Description

Job Purpose

Manager, Business Affairs will be primarily responsible for negotiating script development, series, writer/producer and other talent related agreements on behalf of Universal Studios Group  in connection with scripted programming, including, but not limited to, negotiations related to the following:  third-party script development agreements; rights acquisitions; license agreements; writer/producer, performer and other talent deals; co-productions; product integrations; music and digital media.  This individual will report to an SVP, Business Affairs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Handle the day-to-day business affairs issues for current programming on air on broadcast, cable, and SVOD networks.
• Interface and coordinate with the following departments:  programming, casting, production, ad sales, legal, labor, promotions, public relations, finance, music, distribution, marketing, network operations, affiliate relations, and affiliated platforms (e.g., Peacock, USA and SYFY).
• Negotiate development, series licensing, production, writer/producer, performer and other talent deals in connection with the development and series production of scripted programming for USG, including third-party transactions.
• Review budgets and other financial data associated with the development and production of such programming.
• Draft short-form deal memos, rights agreements, and performer agreements; review, reviewing agreements for accuracy of terms negotiated and coordinating the processing of invoices based on required contractual obligations of payment authorizations.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Must have experience in television Business Affairs.
• Juris Doctorate (JD), Bar Admission.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in transaction or entertainment matters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Desired Characteristics

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