Amazon

Business Affairs Executive, Non-Fiction, Business Affairs

Amazon$144K — $195K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in entertainment industry deal negotiation
  • 6+ years of experience in a studio, production company, or television network
  • Experience with complex agreements for non-fiction programming
  • Strong external stakeholder relationships (e.g., talent law firms, agencies)
  • Strategic mindset with business judgment

Responsibilities

  • Structure, negotiate, and draft agreements for non-fiction programming
  • Partner with production companies on negotiations for talent and key hires
  • Provide strategic guidance on deal terms and industry standards
  • Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
  • Collaborate with finance, legal, and creative teams
  • Ensure compliance with studio policies and procedures

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Mental health support and employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Amazon MGM Studios has an immediate opening for a Business Affairs Executive interested in working with our Non-Fiction BA team to help to deliver innovative non-fiction content (i.e., reality/unscripted programming and documentary series and films).

This role will be responsible for structuring, negotiating, and drafting agreements for non-fiction projects across development and production. The Business Affairs Executive will work closely with creative, 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

1. Structure, negotiate, and draft development and production related agreements for non-fiction programming;

2. Partner with production companies in connection with the negotiations of above the line talent and other key hires for Amazon MGM Studios-commissioned projects;

3. Provide strategic guidance on deal terms and industry standards;

4. Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously;

5. Work cross-functionally with finance, legal and creative teams;

6. Monitor and ensure compliance with studio policies and procedures.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 6+ years of entertainment industry deal negotiation experience

- 6+ years of studio, production company or television network experience

- Experience negotiating complex agreements in connection with the development, production and distribution of non-fiction programming (both reality/unscripted programming and documentaries)

- Strong relationships with key external stakeholders (e.g., talent law firms, agencies, etc.)

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

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