Manager, Business & Legal Affairs (Contract Admin/Paralegal)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
FOX Entertainment
FOX Entertainment has the power to break through. We seek to pierce pop culture with content that takes big swings, delivers mass appeal and elicits visceral reactions form our audiences. FOX has been the #1 A18-49 rated network for 2 years in a row and we got there through innovation and perseverance, as well as excellent content including shows such as THE MASKED SINGER, 9-1-1, CALL ME KAT and THE GREAT NORTH. FOX Entertainment programming includes a mix of Drama, Comedy, Alternative, Animation and Specials. Also within the Fox family are brands such as TUBI, FOX Alternative Entertainment, FOX SPORTS, FOX NEWS, FOX BET, Bento Box, Blockchain Creative Labs, and Credible.
JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX Entertainment is looking for an organized and detail-oriented paralegal/contract Manager (non-attorney) to support its Business and Legal Affairs team. The Manager, Business & Legal Affairs will oversee the rights and deal management system including, but not limited to, deal input, tracking, and reporting of scripted and unscripted projects.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and analyze a variety of agreements for scripted and unscripted programming and summarize deal information in the deal management and rights-tracking database
• Assist in the design and implementation of systems and reports to track, maintain, and distribute deal and rights information to the appropriate stakeholders
• Track progress of projects in development along with series pick-ups
• Compile information for and draft program license summaries
• Oversee deal entry by others in the department
• Train others on the department's deal management and rights-tracking database
• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Additional special projects, as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree
• Prior experience reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing various agreements related to the production and licensing of scripted and unscripted content, including but not limited to producer, format license, talent, and production services agreements
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills and the ability to efficiently, consistently, and accurately summarize deal information
• Superior grammar, editing, and proofing skills
• Computer literate, comfortable with all computing functions and applications, including, but not limited to, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Slack, Zoom
• Diplomacy, reliability, and initiative, ability to work within a team, strong organizational and follow through skills, ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials in a professional manner
• Able to independently prioritize work assignments and interact with all levels of personnel, etc.

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Experience with Rightsline and/or iManage computer systems
• Experience in the business and/or Legal Affairs department at a media company
• Experience with rights management system implementation and training
• Experience with rights management systems related to content acquisition/production management/distribution/licensing/catalog registration
• Experience managing teams and gathering feedback from end users
• Experience in project planning (e.g., gathering needs, reporting status to internal teams, etc.)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $90,000.00-99,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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