Sony Pictures Entertainment · 1 week ago
SVP, Business Affairs - Game Show Network
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$320K/yr - $350K/yr
15+ years expSony Pictures Entertainment is seeking a Senior Vice President of Business Affairs & Legal for the Game Show Network. This role oversees all business and legal affairs functions, guiding deal-making and ensuring compliance while partnering with senior executives to drive business strategy.
ContentFilm DistributionFilm ProductionMedia and EntertainmentTV Production
Responsibilities
Serve as the chief legal and business affairs advisor for the network and executive leadership
Develop and execute business affairs strategies aligned with the company’s content, revenue, and growth objectives
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of attorneys and business affairs executives
Drive operational excellence through consistent deal templates, negotiation standards, and process improvement
Deal Negotiation & Management
Structure, negotiate, and oversee all major agreements, including talent, production, licensing, co-production, acquisition, and distribution deals across linear, digital, and streaming platforms
Lead negotiations with agencies, studios, producers, and creative partners to secure favorable business terms while maintaining strong industry relationships
Oversee and approve deal structures, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and alignment with strategic and financial goals
Advise on all legal matters affecting the network, including intellectual property, privacy, defamation, rights clearance, and regulatory compliance (including FCC, FTC, and advertising standards)
Partner with corporate legal and compliance teams to manage litigation, policy, and risk exposure
Supervise outside counsel and legal budget management to ensure cost-effective, high-quality representation
Work collaboratively with Programming, Production, Distribution, Marketing, Finance, Ad Sales, and Digital teams to structure innovative deals and business models
Provide legal and business input on creative and operational decisions to balance business priorities with legal compliance
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited law school; active member of a state bar (California or New York preferred)
Minimum 15+ years of progressively senior experience in business and legal affairs within the television, cable, or entertainment industry
Previous management experience with proven ability to provide specific direction, training and development of direct reports
Proven success in high-level deal-making, production and talent agreements, rights management, and network operations
Excellent understanding of contract language, structure, and interpretation
Superior knowledge of entertainment industry practices, specifically in development
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, creative environment
Strong business judgment and analytical capabilities
Adept at balancing creative, financial, and legal considerations
Executive presence and credibility to influence at the highest levels of leadership
Integrity, discretion, and sound judgment in managing sensitive business matters
Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach with creative and operational partners
Passion for storytelling, innovation, and the evolving media landscape
Benefits
Annual incentive
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. It is a sub-organization of Sony.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1M2000-11-07Series A· $1M
Leadership Team
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Tom Bernard
Co-President and Co-Founder of Sony Pictures Classics
Jake Zim
Senior Vice President Virtual Reality
Recent News
2026-01-18
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