Manager, Business Affairs

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

19h • $85,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Business Affairs will lead the end-to-end Tradeouts process, including negotiating terms with Production Companies, routing approvals, and maintaining consistency across seasons and series. This individual will report to the SVP, Business Affairs.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in transaction or entertainment matters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctorate (JD), Bar Admission
• Prior experience negotiating tradeout terms
• Solid strategic thinking, problem solving, and communication skills
• Knowledge of FCC Sponsorship Identification rules a plus
• High attention to detail and experience managing time-sensitive requests with a 24-48-hour turnaround
• Prior experience negotiating development and series-related agreements (i.e., license agreements, co-production and talent agreements)
• Solid and effective negotiating skills and excellent drafting skills
• Detailed-oriented and demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment
• Demonstrated experience and willingness to perform at a high level as a team player
• Working knowledge of the SAG, WGA, and DGA basic agreements and the AFTRA Code
• Studio experience a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, in-house environment
• Good overall business judgment and self-confidence
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Demonstrated ability to execute and follow through
• Self-started with demonstrated initiative and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to assume greater responsibility as circumstances dictate

Responsibilities

• Partner with Production Companies to negotiate and communicate Tradeout terms, maintaining consistency across series/seasons and aligning with NBCUniversal’s exposure thresholds
• Develop and manage a streamlined Tradeouts approval workflow, including evaluating requests, clarifying deal parameters, and routing for Creative, Legal, Sales, Compliance, and Press/Marketing approvals
• Oversee the creation of a “reference guide” including agreed upon terms, newly formed processes for managing requests, and supporting materials to educate internal stakeholders, as part of the streamlining process
• Negotiate deal terms with production entities and on-air talent in connection with the development and production of content, primarily unscripted, for NBCUniversal’s television and streaming networks and platforms
• Draft initial term sheets and negotiate comments seeing through to completion and signature short form agreements reflecting negotiated deal points
• Maintain internal deal trackers and reporting for leadership
• Participate in updating management systems
• Act as a liaison with all internal and external offices with the ability to solve problems strategically and find solutions, as required
• Manage special projects as designated

Benefits

• 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 perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed