Contract Manager, Business Affairs

Contract Manager

Are you interested in shaping the future of television? Amazon MGM Studios has an immediate opening for a Contract Manager on the Business Affairs team where you will help AMS deliver innovative content. The successful candidate in this role will have a strong working knowledge of deal making and relevant terms in the entertainment industry; prior experience working for an entertainment agency, production company, studio, or television network; possess the ability to complete high volumes of complex tasks and projects quickly with minimal guidance; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround; and collaborate effectively with internal teams. The candidate will also have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. A high level of competence, integrity, and discretion in handling highly confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company are key. This position is located in Culver City, California.

Key job responsibilities:

• High volume deal and option tracking, including various report and grid maintenance.
• Own corporate approval over development and pre-greenlight spend on various series projects.
• Work cross-functionally with internal production and finance teams and with series production staff to delineate terms and ensure talent payments are made in a timely manner.
• Act as an internal and external point of contact for deal related questions and inquiries.