Business Affairs Analyst (Platform Distribution)

The Walt Disney Company • Bristol, CT

8d • $70,240 - $101,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise. The Disney Platform Distribution Strategy team is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Analyst to join their Business Affairs team. This role will contribute to the future of video by developing and supporting contractual and business strategies for the Disney Platform Distribution group, aiming to advance media networks, direct-to-consumer, and digital transactional businesses. The Analyst will be crucial in creating essential resources and documents to streamline contractual processes and ensure consistency and compliance across various businesses. Key activities include analyzing distribution contracts, managing contractual and MFN compliance, and evaluating new distribution opportunities. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and communication skills, a strategic mindset, and a collaborative spirit.

Requirements

• 1+ years of related work experience within legal, business affairs, content distribution or a related field.
• Aptitude and enthusiasm for navigating and analyzing contracts and other legal documents to determine detailed contractual ramifications of deal points.
• BA/BS degree in related discipline or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of media industry landscape and current competitive trends.
• Prior experience in media strategy or distribution.
• Knowledge of licensing agreements, contract and general corporate legal concepts.
• Experience with contractual analysis and risk assessment, and drafting contractual language.
• JD or paralegal experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and participate in negotiations with key partners, including: cable, satellite, telco, digital MVPDs and digital platforms (e.g., Comcast, YouTube, Amazon).
• Collaborate with senior members of the Business Affairs team to establish standard terms and deal structures that can be applied across accounts.
• Partner with business and legal colleagues to implement best practices and processes in connection with business needs.
• Create and maintain various contractual analyses and summaries across accounts and services.
• Maintain contractual systems, standards and procedures including MFN analysis and compliance.
• Provide timely and thoughtful contractual advice on potential risks and challenges, and propose practical, responsive solutions.

Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level