Manager, Business Affairs

About the role

About Universal Television Entertainment

Universal Television Entertainment is responsible for world-class television entertainment. The division programs and markets content across leading entertainment brands Bravo, NBC and Peacock, and produces over 3,000 hours of television annually through Universal Studio Group, the studio business comprised of Universal Television, Universal Global Television and Universal Television Alternative Studio.

Universal Television Entertainment is led by Frances Berwick, Pearlena Igbokwe, Liz Jenkins and Jenny Storms, who report to Donna Langley, Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment. Together, these teams align NBCUniversal's content and production expertise to inspire global audiences with television that entertains and shapes culture.

Here you can

• Handle day-to-day business affairs matters for current programming airing on broadcast, cable, and SVOD networks
• Interface and coordinate with programming, production, ad sales, legal, promotions, public relations, finance, music, distribution, marketing, network operations, affiliate relations, and affiliated platforms, including Peacock and NBC
• Negotiate script development, series licensing, production, writer/producer, performer, and other talent deals related to the development and production of scripted and non-scripted programming for Universal Studio Group, including third-party transactions
• Review budgets and other financial data associated with the development and production of programming
• Draft short-form deal memos, review agreements for accuracy against negotiated terms, and coordinate invoice processing based on contractual payment authorization requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

Here you'll need

• 2+ years experience in transactional or entertainment matters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Desired Characteristics

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to a state bar
• Prior experience negotiating development and series-related agreements, including license, co-production, and talent agreements
• Solid and effective negotiation and drafting skills
• Detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment
• Demonstrated experience and willingness to perform at a high level as a team player
• Working knowledge of SAG, WGA, and DGA basic agreements and the AFTRA Code
• Network experience is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, in-house environment
• Excellent overall business judgment and self-confidence
• Superior organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Proven ability to execute and follow through
• Exceptional initiative; self-starter and accountable
• Demonstrated ability to assume greater responsibility as circumstances dictate

Additional information

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Pay and benefits

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $85,000 - $110,000 (bonus eligible).