Administrative Associate, Business Affairs

Who We Are

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

The Administrative Associate will manage the day-to-day operations of the US Networks Business Affairs team. This role plays a key part in keeping deals, meetings, documents, and workflow organized and on track.

• Draft and administer talent option pickup letters.
• Assist in the preparation, proofreading, and review of various types of documents including but not limited to development, production, talent, licensing, partnership, ad sales, marketing, and other miscellaneous programming and content-related offers.
• Maintain organized files and update status reports, essential databases and tracking spreadsheets for background checks, contracts, amendments, and talent and production option tracking for multiple WBD networks, ensuring all documents and information are up to date and easily accessible.
• Liaise with internal teams (Legal Affairs, Production Management, Finance, Programming, etc.) to facilitate the flow of information and ensure timely deal closure and management.
• Maintain and manage team calendars, including room and technical equipment reservations.
• Provide administrative support to members of the Business Affairs team (e.g., managing calendars, coordinating and booking travel arrangements, submitting expense reports).
• Improve systems, processes, and workflows to keep the department running efficiently.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Media Studies/Communications, or a related field required. A paralegal certificate is a plus.
• Minimum of 1-3+ years of work experience, preferably at an entertainment department of a law firm or in the business/legal affairs department of a television company.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Tech-savvy; high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office; additional experience working within databases and Smartsheet desirable.
• Able to prioritize projects on a daily basis in a fast paced environment with frequent deadlines and heavy workload.
• Working knowledge of media, entertainment, television programming and/or other content-related issues is highly desirable.
• Flexibility and ability to work with a team to accomplish multiple tasks.
• Able to manage sensitive and proprietary information with discretion and confidentiality.

This last bit is probably the most important. Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

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