SPE is looking for a Vice President of Business Affairsto join the US TV studio. Reporting to the EVP of Business Affairs, the VP willhandle all aspects of day-to-day television production from development through production,delivering myriad projects fromshort and long formscripted (both live action and animated)and unscripted (alternative, game shows & syndication)to 20+ networks/platforms.   

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Structure, negotiate, and draft development and productiondeals forabove the lineagreementsfor scripted (live action,animated),unscripted (alternative, game shows,syndication)anddaytimeprogrammingfor distribution on all television and new media licensees/platforms.   

• Handle development through productionon allpilot/seriesand long form projects and manage the day-to-day issues related thereto, including negotiating allATL deals(pilot directors, line producers, test options,casting directors,staffing, executive producers, etc.).

• Negotiate and oversee drafting and redlining of overalldeals,first look agreements, rights agreements (books,articles,podcasts, etc.). 

• Negotiatescript packager,license and co-production agreements, production services agreements, negative pick up agreements,andacquisition agreements. 

• Interfaceon a day-to-day basis with various internal groups (creative, production,finance,marketing/publicity,contract administration,talent, etc.) and production personnel as needed

• Adviseon anyBA-related matters (including guild/unionissues, integrations, consumer products)both withinternalclients and outside production companies regardingpilots, specials,and seriesetc.for the studio

• Analyze,review,and interpretcontracts;providethoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues

REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates should have a JD andsubstantialexperience(12+ years)working in a television business affairs department, legal affairs department and/or entertainment law firm.

• Extensive experienceinnegotiating anddrafting all manner of contracts for domestic development and production deals for television seriesStrong legal acumen with the ability to demonstrate sound judgment

• Working knowledge of entertainment guildrules &regulations

• Familiarity with production clearance issues and ability to handle copyright and trademark matters

• Exceptional understanding of licensing and coproduction agreements and all otherdistribution-related and/or acquisition agreements

• Excellent communication skills, both written andverbal;

• Collaborative style with proven record of building strong relationships, both internally and externallyat all levels.