Intern, Business Affairs
About The Position
Interns will participate in the business affairs department’s daily operations. Interns will work on department-specific research projects, perform administrative duties, and support business affairs executives with ad-hoc daily tasks. There will be opportunity for the right candidates to engage in substantive and meaningful work relating to deal negotiations for the agency’s clients. The ideal candidate has a strong legal acumen, some familiarity with entertainment contracts and an insatiable desire to learn more. Deals that you will be working on include reviewing and summarizing key deal points on contracts, researching legal and intellectual property issues, and providing general support where needed. Exact scope of responsibility will depend on the candidate’s demonstrated capabilities. This is a unique opportunity for anyone interested in learning about business affairs at a major global talent agency. Interns may be asked to complete an end of summer assignment (either individually or in assigned teams) utilizing the knowledge they have acquired over the course of the summer.
Requirements
- Must be detail-oriented and able to handle complex instructions with care and follow-through.
- Must be an excellent multi-tasker and have proven problem-solving abilities.
- Must have a friendly, open demeanor with ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Must be able to adapt to changes and work in a fast paced, demanding environment.
- Must be dependable and proactive.
- Must be able to prioritize the workload and use time efficiently.
- Must have a basic understanding of and strong desire to build a career in the entertainment industry.
- This role is intended for current JD students.
Nice To Haves
- The ideal candidate has a strong legal acumen, some familiarity with entertainment contracts and an insatiable desire to learn more.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the business affairs department’s daily operations.
- Work on department-specific research projects.
- Perform administrative duties.
- Support business affairs executives with ad-hoc daily tasks.
- Engage in substantive and meaningful work relating to deal negotiations for the agency’s clients.
- Reviewing and summarizing key deal points on contracts.
- Researching legal and intellectual property issues.
- Providing general support where needed.
- Complete an end of summer assignment (either individually or in assigned teams) utilizing the knowledge they have acquired over the course of the summer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
