TV Production - Business Affairs Executive

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.  Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.  The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities.  Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. 

The Department

CAA’s TV Production department creates global opportunities for the world’s leading talent within the non-writing executive producer and broader production space. CAA works closely with established cable and broadcasting networks, digital-first media companies, and more to negotiate employment contracts.  

The Role

CAA is seeking a Business Affairs Executive in our TV Production department to be located in our Los Angeles office. The department has an extensive portfolio of clients working at the highest levels of television production in all formats, including line producers, below-the-line department heads, and other non-writing production talent. The position will focus on supporting our Production agents in deal-making for our clients, partnering with our agents to create, negotiate and paper deals with broadcasters and networks. We are seeking candidates with experience in entertainment business affairs.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, prepare, and review a wide range of TV Production agreements

• Provide thoughtful guidance to Production Agents on business strategy for transactions of varying complexity

• Articulate sophisticated legal concepts and interpretations to colleagues and clients with limited legal knowledge

• Participate in the deal-making process with Agents across the department, including identifying and tracking precedent, strategizing an drafting counters, and researching and implementing best practices

• Liaise with other Business Affairs executives in other business lines to maintain precedents and best practices, and share critical information

• Foster trusted and positive long-term relationships with colleagues and clients

• Maintain sound judgment in ambiguous situations

• Provide high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment to meet the demands of the organization

• Carry out legal research and monitor legal developments

• Assist in further implementation of effective contract administration and document management processes

• Anticipate and identify potential legal problems and assist in developing strategies to avoid litigation and reduce potential