Manager, Business Affairs

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Business Affairs handles day-to-day business affairs for current programming airing on broadcast, cable, and SVOD networks. The role coordinates with teams across programming, production, advertising sales, legal, promotions, public relations, finance, music, distribution, marketing, network operations, affiliate relations, and affiliated platforms, including Peacock and NBC. The position negotiates script development, series licensing, production, writer/producer, performer, and other talent deals for scripted and non-scripted programming for Universal Studio Group, including third-party transactions. It also reviews budgets and other financial data and drafts short-form deal memos, checks agreements against negotiated terms, and coordinates invoice processing according to contractual payment authorization requirements. The position currently follows a hybrid schedule, requiring work from the office at least four days per week. The company may change in-office requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in transactional or entertainment matters.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor degree and admission to a state bar.
Prior experience negotiating development and series-related agreements, including license, co-production, and talent agreements.
Solid and effective negotiation and drafting skills.
Detail-oriented, with the demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment.
Demonstrated experience and willingness to perform at a high level as a team player.
Working knowledge of SAG, WGA, and DGA basic agreements and the AFTRA Code.
Network experience.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, in-house environment.
Excellent overall business judgment and self-confidence.
Superior organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Proven ability to execute and follow through.
Exceptional initiative; self-starter and accountable.
Demonstrated ability to assume greater responsibility as circumstances dictate.

Responsibilities

Handle day-to-day business affairs matters for current programming airing on broadcast, cable, and SVOD networks.
Interface and coordinate with programming, production, ad sales, legal, promotions, public relations, finance, music, distribution, marketing, network operations, affiliate relations, and affiliated platforms, including Peacock and NBC.
Negotiate script development, series licensing, production, writer/producer, performer, and other talent deals for scripted and non-scripted programming for Universal Studio Group, including third-party transactions.
Review budgets and other financial data associated with programming development and production.
Draft short-form deal memos and review agreements for accuracy against negotiated terms.
Coordinate invoice processing based on contractual payment authorization requirements.