Business Affairs Departmental Assistant; TEMP

Business Affairs Departmental Assistant (TEMP)

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Our client is seeking a full-time contractor to support their Entertainment Originals Business Affairs Team. The BA team works with global talent agencies, TV/Film studios, production companies, writers, and celebrities in originating and negotiating deals for original content to be enjoyed by their global audience. As a member of this team, you will perform critical web-based research, assist with data gathering and data entry, and contribute to editorial projects in support of the Team's strategic initiatives.

In this role you will partner closely with the Content and Legal teams, and will interface with external partners including agents, attorneys, and artists.

Duration: 9+ month contract

Location:

Hybrid in Newark, NJ

• Support Head of Business Affairs with daily tasks (e.g., scheduling, expenses, document management, etc.)
• Enter and maintain deal making records for the BA team using Salesforce and Airtable databases to track deal terms, negotiation progress, and approvals
• Track contract payments, request payee changes, content terminations, etc.
• Prepare offer proposals for the engagement of talent and personnel for both stage and audio productions, including, but not limited to, voiceover performers, writers, sound designers, directors, casting directors, etc.
• Assist with high-priority, urgent research projects

• B.A., B.S., or equivalent degree
• Fluency in Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, Salesforce, Airtable, and similar tools
• Experience working with databases and high volumes of information
• Excellent business judgment, detail and accuracy oriented, exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), and a track record of proven success
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities in a calm and efficient manner
• Self-starter attitude and ability to build a strong rapport and trust with resources across multiple functional areas

• 1-3 years of experience in the entertainment industry

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Administrative

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting