Are you interested in shaping the future of television? Do you want to define the next generation of how and what customers are watching? Amazon MGM Studios has an immediate opening for a Contract Administrator interested in working within our Business Affairs team to help to deliver innovative content.
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, studio or television network; 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 is key. This position is located in Culver City, California.
- High volume deal tracking, including various report and grid maintenance
- Own corporate approval coverage over a significant portion of the development slate
- Work cross-functionally with the finance team 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
- Use GenAI to develop tools for the BA team
- General administrative support to 4 or more Business Affairs execs (i.e., helping to schedule calls, expenses, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 2+ years of studio, production company or television network experience
- Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Creative teams
- Organizational skills and experience tracking numerous high value deals and projects
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Knowledge of entertainment industry trends and players
- Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
- Experience working in fast paced environments, and managing workload even during times of stress, or escalated activity
- Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Basic knowledge of the WGA agreement
- Box, Rightsline, Quip, and/or Airtable knowledge
- Attention to detail and time management skills
