Are you interested in shaping the future of movies and streaming video? Do you want to define the next generation of how and what customers are watching? Amazon MGM Studios has an immediate opening for a Business Affairs Executive interested in working with our Amazon MGM Film team to help to deliver innovative content.
This role will be responsible for structuring, negotiating, and drafting agreements for feature film projects across development, production, and acquisition. The Film BA Executive will work closely with creative executives, production, legal, and finance teams to execute deals that support Amazon MGM's content strategy and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong business judgment, and the ability to balance creative and business objectives while maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
This position is located in Culver City, California.
Key job responsibilities
• Structure, negotiate, and draft development, rights acquisition, and talent agreements for feature film projects
• Handle negotiations for writer, director, actor, and producer deals
• Provide strategic guidance on deal terms and industry standards
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Collaborate with production counsel on production-related agreements
• Work cross-functionally with finance, legal, and creative teams
• Monitor and ensure compliance with studio policies and procedures
A day in the life
A typical day for a Film Business Affairs Executive at Amazon MGM Studios involves juggling multiple high-stakes negotiations and contracts. The morning usually starts with team meetings and reviewing overnight deals. Throughout the day, they'll negotiate with talent agencies over actor or director deals, review rights agreements, and consult with creative executives on deal structures. They'll coordinate with legal and finance teams, and draft deal memos. The role requires constant communication via email, phone, and in-person meetings.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
• Structure, negotiate, and draft development, rights acquisition, and talent agreements for feature film projects
• Handle negotiations for writer, director, actor, and producer deals
• Provide strategic guidance on deal terms and industry standards
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Collaborate with production counsel on production-related agreements
• Work cross-functionally with finance, legal, and creative teams
• Monitor and ensure compliance with studio policies and procedures
A day in the life
A day in the life
A typical day for a Movies Business Affairs Executive at Amazon MGM Studios involves juggling multiple high-stakes negotiations and contracts. The morning usually starts with team meetings and reviewing overnight deals. Throughout the day, they'll negotiate with talent agencies over actor or director deals, review rights agreements, and consult with creative executives on deal structures. They'll coordinate with legal and finance teams, and draft deal memos. The role requires constant communication via email, phone, and in-person meetings.
About the team
The Film BA team sits at the hub of an innovative and collaborative team of executives creating the next generation of film content to delight both theatrical and streaming audiences.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of studio, production company or television network experience
- 4+ years of entertainment industry deal negotiation experience
- Experience negotiating complex agreements with a firm understanding of legal terminology and reasoning
- Experience working for a production company, studio, or television network
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- J.D., or MBA
- Experience in content negotiation, acquisition or business development
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Culver City - 144,500.00 - 195,500.00 USD annually
