Are you interested in shaping the future of movies and streaming video? Do you want to define the next generation of how and what customers are watching? Amazon
MGM Studios has an immediate opening for a Business Affairs Executive interested in working with our Amazon
MGM Film team to help to deliver innovative content.
This role will be responsible for structuring, negotiating, and drafting agreements for feature film projects across development, production, and acquisition. The Film BA Executive will work closely with creative executives, production, legal, and finance teams to execute deals that support Amazon
MGM's content strategy and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong business judgment, and the ability to balance creative and business objectives while maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
This position is located in Culver City, California.
Key job responsibilities
• Structure, negotiate, and draft development, rights acquisition, and talent agreements for feature film projects
• Handle negotiations for writer, director, actor, and producer deals
• Provide strategic guidance on deal terms and industry standards
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Collaborate with production counsel on production-related agreements
• Work cross-functionally with finance, legal, and creative teams
• Monitor and ensure compliance with studio policies and procedures
A day in the life
A typical day for a Film Business Affairs Executive at Amazon
MGM Studios involves juggling multiple high-stakes negotiations and contracts. The morning usually starts with team meetings and reviewing overnight deals. Throughout the day, they'll negotiate with talent agencies over actor or director deals, review rights agreements, and consult with creative executives on deal structures. They'll coordinate with legal and finance teams, and draft deal memos. The role requires constant communication via email, phone, and in-person meetings.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
• Structure, negotiate, and draft development, rights acquisition, and talent agreements for feature film projects
• Handle negotiations for writer, director, actor, and producer deals
• Provide strategic guidance on deal terms and industry standards
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Collaborate with production counsel on production-related agreements
• Work cross-functionally with finance, legal, and creative teams
• Monitor and ensure compliance with studio policies and procedures
A day in the life
A day in the life
A typical day for a Movies Business Affairs Executive at Amazon
MGM Studios involves juggling multiple high-stakes negotiations and contracts. The morning usually starts with team meetings and reviewing overnight deals. Throughout the day, they'll negotiate with talent agencies over actor or director deals, review rights agreements, and consult with creative executives on deal structures. They'll coordinate with legal and finance teams, and draft deal memos. The role requires constant communication via email, phone, and in-person meetings.
About the team
The Film BA team sits at the hub of an innovative and collaborative team of executives creating the next generation of film content to delight both theatrical and streaming audiences.
- 4+ years of studio, production company or television network experience
- 4+ years of entertainment industry deal negotiation experience
- Experience negotiating complex agreements with a firm understanding of legal terminology and reasoning
- Experience working for a production company, studio, or television network
- J.D., or MBA
- Experience in content negotiation, acquisition or business development
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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USA, CA, Culver City - 144,500.00 - 195,500.00 USD annually