Amazon

Contract Manager, Business Affairs

Amazon$70K — $101K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of deal making and industry terms in entertainment.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience with production companies or related fields.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational background.
  • Ability to manage a high volume of tasks and competing deadlines effectively.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Track high volume deals and options, maintaining various reports and grids.
  • Manage corporate approvals for development and pre-greenlight spending.
  • Collaborate with production and finance teams to ensure timely talent payments.
  • Serve as the point of contact for deal-related inquiries, both internal and external.
  • React swiftly to urgent situations or requests requiring immediate attention.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) matching for retirement savings.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • Access to Mental Health Support and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts available to help manage healthcare costs.
Full Job Description
The successful candidate in this role will have a strong working knowledge of deal making and relevant terms in the entertainment industry; prior experience working for an entertainment agency, production company, entertainment law firm or film studio; possess the ability to complete high volumes of complex tasks and projects quickly with minimal guidance; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround; and collaborate effectively with internal teams. The candidate will also have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. A high level of competence, integrity, and discretion in handling highly confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company are key. This position is located in Culver City, California.

Key job responsibilities
• High volume deal and option tracking, including various report and grid maintenance.
• Own corporate approval over development and pre-greenlight spend on various film projects.
• Work cross-functionally with internal production and finance teams and with film production staff to delineate terms and ensure talent payments are made in a timely manner.
• Act as an internal and external point of contact for deal related questions and inquiries.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of the ethical considerations surrounding AI in the legal context, such as confidentiality, accuracy, and bias prevention

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

- Can manage a high volume of requests and competing deadlines

- Can manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

- 3+ years of equivalent experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Can use AI for legal research, contract analysis, or document review

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 - 70,400.00 - 101,800.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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Amazon Careers

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