Business Affairs Executive in TV Production

This is a Full Time Job


The Department

CAA's TV Production department creates global opportunities for the world's leading talent within the non-writing executive producer and broader production space . CAA works closely with established cable and broadcasting networks, digital-first media companies, and more to negotiate employment contracts.

The Role

CAA is seeking a Business Affairs Executive in our TV Production department to be located in our Los Angeles office . The department has an extensive portfolio of clients working at the highest levels of television production in all formats, including line producers, below-the-line department heads, and other non-writing production talent . The position will focus on supporting our Production agents in deal-making for our clients, partnering with our agents to create, negotiate and paper deals with broadcasters and networks. We are seeking candidates with experience in entertainment business affairs .

Responsibilities:
• Negotiate, prepare, and review a wide range of TV Production agreements
• Provide thoughtful guidance to Production Agents on business strategy for transactions of varying complexity
• Articulate sophisticated legal concepts and interpretations to colleagues and clients with limited legal knowledge
• Participate in the deal-making process with Agents across the department, including identifying and tracking precedent, strategizing an drafting counters, and researching and implementing best practices
• Liaise with other Business Affairs executives in other business lines to maintain precedents and best practices, and share critical information
• Foster trusted and positive long-term relationships with colleagues and clients
• Maintain sound judgment in ambiguous situations
• Provide high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment to meet the demands of the organization
• Carry out legal research and monitor legal developments
• Assist in further implementation of effective contract administration and document management processes
• Anticipate and identify potential legal problems and assist in developing strategies to avoid litigation and reduce potential areas of risk

Qualifications:
• BA/BS from an accredited University or College
• JD from an accredited law school strongly preferred
• 3+ years of professional working experience at a network, an entertainment law firm in relevant practice, or an agency
• Understanding of the television production business specifically, including the nature of agreements for line producers, production department heads, and other below-the-line professionals
• Understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to anticipate needs and execute time-sensitive matters in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize efficiently
• Ability to be flexible with work hours
• Strong interpersonal skills; written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be solutions-oriented
• Must be able to thrive in team-oriented and autonomous working environments
• Computer literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel)

Location

This role is based in our Los Angeles office.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $115,000 - $166,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please speak with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the ''Company'') is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee's or their dependent's reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.