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FX Business & Legal Affairs Internship, Summer 2022
Job Summary:
Be a part of an innovative team and culture…
We are problem solvers and serve as the bridge between FX’s creative executives and talent. Business and Legal Affairs works closely with FX’s creative and production groups to negotiate and draft contracts for FX talent (writers, actors, producers, rights).
Responsibilities:
A Day in the Life…
Legal/Business Affairs interns for FX will work with business affairs executives and attorneys to draft and redline studio and network agreements for writers, producers, and other talent in connection with our original episodic series; draft guild-related agreements for our original productions such as WGA and DGA episodic deal memos; read scripts and watch upcoming episodes of original series for copyright/trademark clearance; review existing deal memos and contracts to create precedent charts; conduct deal point analysis of attorney negotiations and work on other research projects.
Interns for the Legal and Business Affairs department will be responsible for the following:
- Draft studio and network agreements for writers, producers, and talent
- Draft guild-related agreements for our original productions
- Read scripts and watch upcoming episodes for copyright/trademark clearance
- Review existing deal memos and contracts to create and update precedent/department charts
- Conduct deal point analysis for preparation of attorney negotiations and information gathering
Basic Qualifications:
What we are looking for…
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
- J.D. Applicant
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in drafting and redlining contracts preferred but not required
Required Education
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2nd or 3rd year law student
Additional Information:
- At least 18 years of age
- Unrestricted work authorization
- Candidate must be available full-time 40 hours/week from June 6th through August 19th
- Candidate must be able to provide own relocation, housing and transportation. Position is located in Los Angeles, CA
About FX Networks:
FX Networks is comprised of the networks FX, FXX and FXM, the video on-demand app FXNOW and the commercial-free on-demand service FX+. FX, the flagship general entertainment basic cable channel, launched in June of 1994 and is carried in 88 million homes. The diverse schedule features a growing roster of critically-acclaimed and award-winning hit dramas series including Taboo, Legion, Snowfall, Trust, Pose, Mayans M.C. and the upcoming Y; the critically-acclaimed limited series American Horror Story, Fargo, American Crime Story, FEUD, Fosse/Verdon and the upcoming Devs, ShÅgun and Mrs. America; acclaimed hit comedy series including Atlanta, Baskets, Better Things, What We Do in the Shadows and the upcoming Breeders; the half-hour series Mr Inbetween; and the upcoming docuseries The Weekly with The New York Times. FX is the former home of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning hit drama series The Shield, Nip/Tuck, Rescue Me, Damages, Sons of Anarchy, Justified and The Americans. The network’s library of acquired box-office hit movies is unmatched by any ad-supported television network. FXX, the newest network, launched in September 2013 and is carried in 86 million homes. Geared towards a young adult audience, the schedule features original series, movies, and acquired series. The channel is anchored by the acclaimed hit comedies It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and the Emmy® Award winning comedy series Archer. FXX is also the exclusive cable home to The Simpsons, the longest-running comedy in TV history. FXM (formerly Fox Movie Channel) was launched in October of 1994 and is now carried in 57 million homes. Its schedule features classic films during the day (FXM Retro), contemporary box office hits and acclaimed, award-winning films, and short-form award-winning original programming in the evening.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with FX Networks, LLC, which is part of a business segment we call FX Networks.
FX Networks, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
