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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Expertise in negotiating and drafting talent and rights agreements within the entertainment industry, with a strong understanding of deal structures and guild requirements. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Business And Legal Affairs ExperienceNegotiating And Drafting AgreementsUnderstanding Of Entertainment Industry Deal StructuresJ.D. RequiredExperience With SAG-AFTRA, WGA, And DGA Requirements
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Hard Skills
NegotiationDraftingAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsDeal AnalysisTalent Compensation StructuresContingent CompensationGuild Agreement InterpretationProject Management
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationAbility To Manage Competing Priorities
Certifications & Qualifications
J.D.
Industry Keywords
Entertainment LawMotion Picture DevelopmentProduction AgreementsAbove-The-Line TalentRights AcquisitionsOption AgreementsShopping AgreementsCreative CollaborationLabor Relations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support business affairs activities across Paramount's theatrical motion picture development and production slate
- Structure, negotiate, and administer agreements involving actors, writers, producers, directors, production companies, and other above-the-line talent
- Assist in negotiating rights acquisitions, option agreements, shopping agreements, and other development-related transactions
- Prepare deal analyses and advise on talent compensation, contingent compensation, participation structures, credits, and approvals
- Work with the EVP, Business Affairs and senior business affairs executives on complex negotiations and strategic transactions
- Collaborate with Creative, Production, Legal Affairs, Finance, Labor Relations, and other departments
- Review and interpret guild agreements and industry standards
- Manage multiple projects and negotiations simultaneously while ensuring timely execution of agreements and business objectives
- Maintain relationships with agents, managers, attorneys, producers, and other industry representatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- 7–12 years of Business and Legal Affairs experience at a major motion picture studio, television studio, production company, entertainment law firm, or comparable entertainment organization
- J.D. required
- Demonstrated experience negotiating and drafting talent and rights agreements for film, television, or other entertainment content
- Strong understanding of entertainment industry deal structures, talent compensation, contingent compensation, and guild requirements
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience with SAG-AFTRA, WGA, and DGA requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Disability benefits
- Tuition assistance program
- PTO
- Bonus eligibility
- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
- Generous paid time off
- Opportunities for on-site and virtual engagement events
- Opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community