OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment 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 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

The Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs for MarVista Content Studio will directly manage all assigned business and legal affairs activities across the development and production of MarVista’s growing slate of cost-effective, targeted programming. This role will include the negotiation of MarVista deals related to development, production, talent, and production services agreements with third parties.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the management of day-to-day production matters, including clearance matters, and liaIse with third-party production counsel
Perform a primary role in negotiations with MarVista creative and production-related business partners, including content owners, external production partners, agencies, talent, etc.
Structure agreements and create form documents required for development and production of films and series, including underlying rights, talent agreements
Negotiate and draft deals related to motion pictures and series, both television and digital, including talent and underlying rights, and deals with external production partners
Oversee the department’s paralegal/ rights management obligations
Collaborate to develop innovative ways to engage talent and production partners, aiming to utilize the MarVista and Fox capabilities as a competitive advantage in building contractual working relationships
Collaborate with Fox labor relations and Fox Entertainment BALA to engage with labor unions
Manage relationships with external production legal counsel
Recommend best practices, including identifying the ideal agreement for each project, building effective compensation structures, optimizing tax credits, defining business models, etc.
Partner with leadership as MarVista / Fox Entertainment strategic initiatives evolve and new opportunities emerge
Identify, hire, manage, and mentor attorneys, paralegals, and related staff

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Juris Doctor degree and member in good standing of the California bar
12+ years of aggregate experience as a practicing entertainment attorney at a law firm or in-house at a network or studio, with extensive industry relationships with agents, talent, networks, and producers
Experience in structuring and drafting agreements for a variety of content types with a focus on television - series and television movies – and able to articulate and defend back-end compensation structures
Proven ability to perform in a high-volume environment, exercise independent judgment, efficiently manage production matters, and lead negotiations with agencies, talent, producers, and other industry partners
Possess extensive knowledge of the entertainment industry including a strong understanding of on-set production matters, television rights licensing agreements, high level talent agreements relating to television development and production, guild/union and non-union labor, and employment law issues relating to productions
Possess excellent negotiating, drafting, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, prioritizing, and time management skills
Possess a working knowledge of intellectual property law, risk management issues, and rights of publicity/privacy issues
Strong management skillset with experience supervising and developing a team; ability to work well with other executives
Understanding of tax incentives and procedures associated with claiming government tax incentives, both domestic and international, with an emphasis on Canada
Strong leadership skills and the ability to build relationships by promoting trust, collaboration, and partnership between departments and key stakeholders

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

Series experience

COMPETENCIES

Entrepreneurship: Resilient and forward thinking when faced with changing priorities and unforeseen challenges. Proactively utilizes appropriate sources of information to seek solutions in making decisions and/or taking action in alignment with organizational goals & initiatives.
Collaboration: Collaborates respectfully and willingly as a team player to achieve goals. Listens effectively and considers alternate points of view and unique challenges of others. Embraces and demonstrates the organization's commitment to a workplace that values civility and inclusion.
Truthfulness: Honors commitments, accepts responsibility for the results of their actions (both successes and mistakes) and learns from them. Effectively provides and receives constructive feedback to resolve issues. Is honest, and speaks up when they foresee a problem and/or need help.
Professionalism: Accountable for their words and actions. Actively listens to colleagues and assumes the most respectful interpretation. Acts consistently and ethically in doing their work. Knows when information is appropriate to share. Is respectful to internal and external parties; is aware that they represent the company at all times.
Gratitude & Passion: Demonstrates gratitude and humility; expresses appreciation for opportunities to learn, improve, make an impact, and develop professionally. Asks thought provoking questions that generate creativity & innovation in alignment with organizational goals & initiatives. Demonstrates enthusiasm and knowledge of company goals.

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. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

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: $200,000.00-250,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 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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