Business Affairs and Legal Assistant

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Business Affairs and Legal Assistant position under Terrace Studios/Access is expected to support the Director of Business and Legal Affairs, as well as the Legal and Clearance Departments with their day-to-day responsibilities on the show.

Essential Responsibilities:

• General Administrative duties include: scheduling, copying, typing, filing, maintaining digital files, updating forms as necessary, and entering and maintaining data bases on multiple projects.
• Coordinate meetings; maintain files and status reports for all aspects of office.
• Maintain and organize license agreements.
• Track and update Rights and Clearances vendor license agreement database.
• Collaborate with Accounting to maintain and improve budget tracking.
• Assist in tracking music usage and maintaining accurate cue sheets.
• Prepare simple contract forms, including but not limited to the coordination and preparation of Materials Releases, Personal Appearance Releases and other production related documents.
• Assist in communication with producers and business contacts.
• Conduct research on request and maintain a general awareness of industry trends, entertainment news and social media, talent and competitive environment.
• Will be a team player and cover for others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting high level Executive in Television Entertainment or commensurate experience.
• Experience working with confidential information and must recognize need to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and DocuSign.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience working in a fast-paced production and/or business & legal affairs environment.
• Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills.
• Flexible, personable, self-starter, and extremely detail-oriented with the ability to interface with all levels of Terrace/Access, NBCU staff and business contacts.
• Ability to work well with others and collaborate across the organization to achieve goals.
• Familiarity and interest in emerging technologies/ social media savvy.
   

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered.
• Willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four 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 perk