Overview: Paramount Pictures is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join its Business Affairs team as Director, Business Affairs. Reporting to the EVP, Business Affairs, this position will support the negotiation, drafting, and administration of agreements across Paramount's theatrical motion picture slate and serve as a key partner to Creative, Production, Legal Affairs, Finance, and other internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Support business affairs activities across Paramount's theatrical motion picture development and production slate.
- Structure, negotiate, and administer agreements involving actors, writers, producers, directors, production companies, and other above-the-line talent.
- Assist in negotiating rights acquisitions, option agreements, shopping agreements, and other development-related transactions.
- Prepare deal analyses and advise on talent compensation, contingent compensation, participation structures, credits, and approvals.
- Work closely with the EVP, Business Affairs and other senior business affairs executives on complex negotiations and strategic transactions.
- Collaborate with Creative, Production, Legal Affairs, Finance, Labor Relations, and other departments to facilitate project development and production.
- Review and interpret guild agreements and industry standards, including SAG-AFTRA, WGA, and DGA requirements.
- Manage multiple projects and negotiations simultaneously while ensuring timely execution of agreements and business objectives.
- Maintain strong relationships with agents, managers, attorneys, producers, and other industry representatives.
Basic Qualifications:- 7-12 years of Business and Legal Affairs experience at a major motion picture studio, television studio, production company, entertainment law firm, or comparable entertainment organization.
- J.D. required.
Additional Qualifications:- Demonstrated experience negotiating and drafting talent and rights agreements for film, television, or other entertainment content.
- Strong understanding of entertainment industry deal structures, talent compensation, contingent compensation, and guild requirements.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Competencies:- Negotiation and Deal Making
- Contract Drafting and Analysis
- Strategic Thinking
- Relationship Management
- Attention to Detail
- Business and Financial Acumen
- Collaboration and Communication
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $135,000.00 - 208,800.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.
What We Offer:- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams.
- Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
- Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
- Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
