Director, Business Affairs

The Director, Business Affairs will be primarily responsible for negotiating deals related to the development and production of scripted programming for the NBC broadcast network and Peacock streaming service. The role will include, but not be limited to, working with the internal NBCU studios, negotiating deals with third party studios, and handling various aspects of scripted programming from the perspective of the buying platform.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Negotiate all aspects of scripted programming deals for NBC and Peacock with both in-house and third-party studios, serving as the point person on assigned projects for the Business Affairs team.

• Draft initial term sheets and negotiate comments seeing through to completion and signature short form agreements reflecting negotiated deal points.

• Coordinate with Legal Affairs department and review longform agreements and standard terms for accuracy of terms negotiated and consistency with term sheets.

• Advise creative team, production executives, casting, marketing, communications, finance and similar departments with respect to various issues.

• Handle day-to-day business affairs issues for projects in development and in production, including opining on above-the-line talent deals, advising on production issues, and handling product integrations, custom content, and other advertiser material associated with programming.

• Help to maintain library of forms and policies.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in transactional or entertainment matters
• Prior experience negotiating development and series-related agreements, preferably at a television studio and/or an entertainment network or platform.

Desired Characteristics:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) & Bar Admission
• Prior experience negotiating deals on behalf of scripted television studios, broadcast and/or cable networks and streaming platforms.
• Meaningful knowledge of the television industry.
• Solid and effective negotiating skills and excellent drafting skills.
• Detail-oriented and demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Demonstrated experience and willingness to perform at a high level as a team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced in-house environment.
• Good overall business judgment and self-confidence.
• Superior organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize work and handle heavy workload under tight time frames.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-starter and accountable.
• Demonstrated ability to assume greater responsibility as circumstances dictate.

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

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: $125,000 - $165,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].