Coordinator, Business & Legal Affairs

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment, with a legacy spanning more than 35 years, is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and a library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Entertainment is looking for a Coordinator, Business and Legal Affairs! In this exciting position, the Coordinator, Business and Legal Affairs will be an independent thinker who is eager to take ownership of a variety of assigned projects, and someone who is a self-starter who can identify areas of need and propose meaningful solutions for consideration. The Business & Legal Affairs team is leanly staffed and in need of a candidate who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Drafting and administrative experience in a studio environment are also key skills for the top candidate.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, edit/redline, and proofread a wide variety of standard legal documents as directed by the team.
• Assist with internal clearance review process.
• Assist with the management and tracking of contractual terms and obligations, and track option/positioning windows.
• Assist with research, compiling information, and ad hoc projects as needed.
• Summarize key deal terms for internal review and circulation.
• Basic contract administration, including electronic file organization, coordinating the execution, and distribution of executed contracts internally and externally and updating any applicable charts/reports.
• Act as internal and external point of contact for a variety of business and legal affairs questions.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3-5 years of Entertainment business and legal affairs experience.
• Attention to detail and strong organization skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities concurrently, meet tight deadlines and pivot quickly.
• Curiosity and willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise.
• Adaptable and open to new ideas and processes.
• Proficiency in Mac, G-Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and DocuSign.

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Animation experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $22.25-29.50 per hour for California. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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