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Starz · 2 days ago

VP, Business Affairs (Original Programming)

Santa Monica, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$220K/yr - $260K/yr

10+ years exp

Starz is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences. The Vice President, Original Programming Business Affairs will oversee business affairs for original television series, negotiating agreements and collaborating with various departments within the company.

Digital EntertainmentFilmMedia and EntertainmentService IndustrySubscription Service

Responsibilities

Serve as day-to-day business affairs executive on behalf of Starz both as network and studio

Negotiating actor, writer, producer, director, and rights acquisition agreements

Handle the administration of deals

Be the go-to person for business affairs related questions from departments across the company

Work closely with the Starz Originals legal team

Interact with internal executives from creative, production, finance, marketing and PR

Stand in for the Senior Vice President and Head, Original Programming Business Affairs

Qualification

JDBusiness affairs experienceCalifornia State Bar membershipTelevision industry knowledgeMulti-taskingInterpersonal communicationVerbal communicationDetail-orientedOrganizational skillsWork independently

Required

JD and minimum of ten years of business affairs experience gained in an entertainment law firm, television network and/or television production company

Must be a member of the California State Bar

Knowledge of television precedents and industry custom

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication

Highly motivated, responsible, extremely detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently and to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced, high pressure

Benefits

Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days

401(k) company matching

Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Company

Starz

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STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television.

Founded in 1991

Englewood, Colorado, USA

501-1000 employees