SVP, Business Affairs - Game Show Network
About The Position
The Senior Vice President, Business Affairs & Legal is a key member of the network’s senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing all business and legal affairs functions supporting the network’s programming, production, distribution, and digital initiatives. This role combines strategic business leadership with deep legal expertise to guide deal-making, manage risk, and enable the creative and operational goals of the organization. The SVP partners closely with senior executives across development, creative, production, finance, distribution and marketing to drive business strategy while ensuring compliance with corporate, regulatory, and industry standards.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school; active member of a state bar (California or New York preferred).
- Minimum 15+ years of progressively senior experience in business and legal affairs within the television, cable, or entertainment industry.
- Previous management experience with proven ability to provide specific direction, training and development of direct reports
- Proven success in high-level deal-making, production and talent agreements, rights management, and network operations.
- Excellent understanding of contract language, structure, and interpretation.
- Superior knowledge of entertainment industry practices, specifically in development.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, creative environment.
- Strong business judgment and analytical capabilities.
- Adept at balancing creative, financial, and legal considerations.
- Executive presence and credibility to influence at the highest levels of leadership.
- Integrity, discretion, and sound judgment in managing sensitive business matters.
- Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach with creative and operational partners.
- Passion for storytelling, innovation, and the evolving media landscape.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the chief legal and business affairs advisor for the network and executive leadership.
- Develop and execute business affairs strategies aligned with the company’s content, revenue, and growth objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of attorneys and business affairs executives.
- Drive operational excellence through consistent deal templates, negotiation standards, and process improvement.
- Structure, negotiate, and oversee all major agreements, including talent, production, licensing, co-production, acquisition, and distribution deals across linear, digital, and streaming platforms.
- Lead negotiations with agencies, studios, producers, and creative partners to secure favorable business terms while maintaining strong industry relationships.
- Oversee and approve deal structures, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and alignment with strategic and financial goals.
- Advise on all legal matters affecting the network, including intellectual property, privacy, defamation, rights clearance, and regulatory compliance (including FCC, FTC, and advertising standards).
- Partner with corporate legal and compliance teams to manage litigation, policy, and risk exposure.
- Supervise outside counsel and legal budget management to ensure cost-effective, high-quality representation.
- Work collaboratively with Programming, Production, Distribution, Marketing, Finance, Ad Sales, and Digital teams to structure innovative deals and business models.
- Provide legal and business input on creative and operational decisions to balance business priorities with legal compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
